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Zojirushi Unbreakable Stainless Steel Vacuum Bottle Review 21 Aug 2013 | 02:16 pm
One of my favorite pieces of teaware for travel is Zojirushi's unbreakable stainless steel vacuum bottle, the Tuff Slim. From its unbreakable, lightweight body to its ease of use and ... Read Full Po...
Black Tea Benefits 19 Aug 2013 | 03:52 pm
Although green tea is often touted as the healthiest tea, black tea may actually be healthier for you. Learn how a few cups of black tea a day can benefit ... Read Full Post
Foaming Milk: An Essential Barista Skill 14 Aug 2013 | 03:02 pm
So, you bought an espresso machine and started making your own espresso drinks. But something's amiss! It's most likely one of two things. Either you haven't mastered pulling espresso shots ... Read ...
Dirty Chai 12 Aug 2013 | 03:53 pm
A small heads up--I recently updated the definition of dirty chai, adding a few more notes and a tip for ordering dirty chai at Starbucks. Also, if you'd like ... Read Full Post
Tea Benefits 9 Aug 2013 | 03:38 pm
Both tea and herbal 'teas' have long histories of use as home remedies, soothing agents and physical / mental / spiritual healers. They offer an enormous range of potential benefits, ... Read Full Po...
Cold-Brewing Coffee 7 Aug 2013 | 04:21 pm
One of my favorite summertime drinks is cold-brewed coffee. It's super-easy to make, it requires no heat and it can be made in large batches... plus it has a naturally ... Read Full Post
Green Tea Side Effects 5 Aug 2013 | 03:38 pm
Green tea is famed for its many health benefits. In fact, the primary reason I hear Westerners give for drinking tea is the health benefit it offers. However, many people ... Read Full Post
Coffee Benefits 2 Aug 2013 | 03:31 pm
Sometimes, coffee gets a bad rap. This is largely due to coffee's potential side effects and the reactions people have to too much caffeine and caffeine withdrawal. However, there's a much ... Read ...
New Glossary Entries 1 Aug 2013 | 03:22 pm
I recently added three new terms to the About Coffee / Tea Glossary. Two are colorful and the third's an oxymoron. They are: Green Tea Latte Blueberry Coffee Iced Hot Chocolate You can check ... ...
How to Make an Espresso Macchiato 26 Jul 2013 | 03:51 pm
The often-overlooked espresso macchiato (or "caffe macchiato") is a fantastic little espresso drink. It's a compact shot of espresso "marked" or "stained" with a bit of texturized milk. And with ... ...
