A Fresh Start to Morning Mornings with Fresh Lemon
A glass of warm lemon water is a simple habit worth keeping, especially once summer heat settles over Malta. A few small, practical kitchen pieces make it easier to stick with every single morning.
Getting the most out of your lemon
Squeezing a lemon by hand can be messy, and half the juice often ends up on the worktop rather than in your glass. IKEA's UPPFYLLD lemon squeezer is designed to make the job quick and tidy, and it rinses clean in seconds, which matters when you are trying to build a habit rather than add another chore to the morning.
Pair it with the UPPFYLLD paring knife for cutting the lemon in half neatly, then pour your water into a POKAL glass. It is a sturdy, simple glass that suits everyday use, whether you are drinking it at the kitchen table or carrying it out to a balcony to catch the morning air before the heat sets in. Keep any extra slices covered with an ÖVERMÄTT food cover to stop fruit flies finding them first.
POKAL glass, clear glass, 35 cl
ÖVERMÄTT food cover, set of 3, silicone multicolour
UPPFYLLD lemon squeezer, bright yellow/bright green, 15 cm
IKEA 365+ coaster, cork, 10 cm, 2 pack
UPPFYLLD paring knife, set of 3, mixed colours
LÄMPLIG chopping board, bamboo, 53x46 cm
Small kitchen tools that pull their weight
A morning ritual works best when the tools involved are easy to grab and just as easy to put away, which matters in a compact Maltese kitchen where counter space is often at a premium. The UPPFYLLD lemon squeezer and UPPFYLLD paring knife take up very little room in a drawer, yet they are there whenever you need them.
If you prefer to prepare a jug the night before, a KORKEN bottle with stopper keeps lemon water fresh in the fridge, ready to pour into a POKAL glass first thing. For entertaining or simply keeping a larger batch on hand, an IKEA 365+ carafe with stopper does the job well. Cover any sliced fruit left out on the counter with an ÖVERMÄTT food cover, a small habit that keeps things hygienic during Malta's warmer months.
UPPFYLLD lemon squeezer, bright yellow/bright green, 15 cmUPPFYLLD paring knife, set of 3, mixed colours
KORKEN bottle with stopper, clear glass, 1 lPOKAL glass, clear glass, 35 clÖVERMÄTT food cover, set of 3, silicone multicolour
IKEA 365+ carafe with stopper, clear glass/cork, 1 l
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These small, practical pieces are available through Maltashopper and can be ordered for your home in Malta or Gozo, making a daily ritual that bit easier to keep.