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How to Make Kombucha

Making kombucha tea is easy with this step-by=step kombucha-making tutorial. It covers how to get a kombucha mother (a.k.a. a SCOBY or kombucha culture), how to ferment kombucha and how to bottle kombucha safely.

Watermelon Iced Tea

Watermelon Iced Tea combines the ideas of Southern sweet tea and watermelon agua fresca into one delicious drink. It's perfect for summer, when watermelons are in season.

How to Pull Espresso Shots

These step-by-step instructions for pulling espresso shots will help you sharpen your espresso-pulling skills and pull great shots.

Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

This spiced apple cider features extra spices for a warming, wintery flavor. It's an easy recipe for an annual holiday favorite.

How to Make a Summer Green Tea Latte

An invigorating, healthy recipe for an iced, blended matcha green tea latte. It's a cool summer treat that's great with breakfast or for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Flaming Spanish Coffee Recipe

Flaming Spanish Coffee is a dramatic cocktail that's perfect for chilly nights. Its preparation includes fire and sparks, and its flavor is warming, bold, creamy and spicy.

How to Whisk Matcha

With some basic knowledge, you can whisk matcha powder into a deliciously smooth green tea.

How to Make Masala Chai (a.k.a. "Chai Tea")

Powders, syrups and teabags can never compare to freshly brewed masala chai (a.k.a. “chai tea”). Making it from scratch takes more time, but is infinitely more rewarding. This recipe is a bare bones, basic version of masala chai.

Strawberry Basil Yerba Mate

Strawberry Basil Yerba Mate is a blend of refreshing agua fresca with bittersweet flavored yerba mate tea. Its inspiration came from summer salads with bittersweet baby greens and sliced strawberries.

Strawberry Sencha Fresca

Strawberry Sencha Fresca is a blend of refreshing agua fresca with antioxidant-rich Japanese sencha green tea. It's a healthy and flavorful drink that's perfect for warm weather.

How to Pull Espresso Shots

Every espresso machine is different and there's quite a bit of controversy over the "best" way to pull a shot. However, there are some basics that can help you sharpen your espresso-pulling skills and pull great shots.

Cold-Brewed Coffee

Ease of preparation and a smooth flavor make Cold-Brewed Coffee a hot-weather hit. Brew overnight in a large batch. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks, but I can't promise it will last you very long!