Coffee / Tea: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Easy Egg Nog
Egg nog is a pretty simple drink to make. This is the perfect recipe for egg nog novices.
Egg nog is a pretty simple drink to make. This is the perfect recipe for egg nog novices.
Caffeine Content of Coffee, Tea, Chocolate
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Caffeine content of coffee, tea, and chocolate: caffeine content coffee caffeine content of coffee double espresso coffee tea instant coffee
Coffee Grinders
For ultimate freshness, grind your own coffee beans. These coffee grinders will make the job easier.
For ultimate freshness, grind your own coffee beans. These coffee grinders will make the job easier.
Top Hot Chocolate Recipes
Top Hot Chocolate Recipes
Top Hot Chocolate Recipes
Tea Kettles
Top Tea Kettles
Top Tea Kettles
Unusual Coffee Gifts
Top Unusual Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Top Unusual Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Caffeine Symptoms
Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal and excessive caffeine
Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal and excessive caffeine
Old-Fashioned Egg Nog
A Super rich eggnog with cream and milk, with a bit of a kick from brandy and rum.
A Super rich eggnog with cream and milk, with a bit of a kick from brandy and rum.
Blade or Burr?
What are the differences between blade and burr coffee griders?
What are the differences between blade and burr coffee griders?
Cooked Egg Nog
If you are worried about raw eggs, make a cooked egg nog instead.
If you are worried about raw eggs, make a cooked egg nog instead.
The Joy of Soy
Soy milk is a very healthy alternative to regular dairy milk
Soy milk is a very healthy alternative to regular dairy milk
Caffeine & Pregnancy
The effects of drinking coffee or tea during pregnancy
The effects of drinking coffee or tea during pregnancy
Coffee / Espresso Combos
Top Coffee / Espresso Combo Machines
Top Coffee / Espresso Combo Machines
White Tea
What is white tea, and how is it different from green or black tea?
What is white tea, and how is it different from green or black tea?
Tassimo by Bosch
Review of the Tassimo beverage system, made by Bosch
Review of the Tassimo beverage system, made by Bosch
Growing Tea at Home
Grow tea at home and have the ultimate fresh brew.
Grow tea at home and have the ultimate fresh brew.
Brewing in a Drip Coffee Maker
Brewing Coffee in a Drip Coffee Maker
Brewing Coffee in a Drip Coffee Maker
Home Water Carbonation
How to carbonate your own seltzer water, for all those sparkling tea or coffee drinks.
How to carbonate your own seltzer water, for all those sparkling tea or coffee drinks.
Percolators
Top Coffee Percolators
Top Coffee Percolators
President's Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate that's good enough for the White House, with both milk and light cream.
Hot chocolate that's good enough for the White House, with both milk and light cream.
An Introduction to Green Tea
An introduction to green tea.
An introduction to green tea.
Coffee Storage
The proper way to store your coffee so it stays fresh as long as possible.
The proper way to store your coffee so it stays fresh as long as possible.
Small Drip Coffee Makers
Top Small Drip Coffee Makers
Top Small Drip Coffee Makers
Espresso Machines under \$100
Top Espresso Machines under $100
Top Espresso Machines under $100
Long Island Iced Tea
Long Island Iced Tea
Long Island Iced Tea
Top Blenders
Top Blenders for Smoothies
Top Blenders for Smoothies
Caffeine Facts
Facts and trivia about caffeine and coffee
Facts and trivia about caffeine and coffee
Buying a Coffee Grinder
Things to know before buying a coffee grinder for your home use.
Things to know before buying a coffee grinder for your home use.
Chicory
Chicory has been used to replace coffee for decades, and is still used in coffee blends.
Chicory has been used to replace coffee for decades, and is still used in coffee blends.
White Chocolate Mousse
It's such a simple dish to make, and it's melt-in-your-mouth light. You could use regular chocolate if you prefer.
It's such a simple dish to make, and it's melt-in-your-mouth light. You could use regular chocolate if you prefer.
High Tea vs. Afternoon Tea
These terms are used interchangably, but traditional High Tea is not the same thing as Afternoon Tea.
These terms are used interchangably, but traditional High Tea is not the same thing as Afternoon Tea.
Home Espresso Machines
The differences between the types of home espresso machines, and their pros and cons. Pump, steam, piston or lever and moka pots.
The differences between the types of home espresso machines, and their pros and cons. Pump, steam, piston or lever and moka pots.
Iced Tea Makers
These iced tea makers used to be a rare oddity in the kitchen gagdet world, but more and more companies are making them now. Brewing iced tea is now even easier.
These iced tea makers used to be a rare oddity in the kitchen gagdet world, but more and more companies are making them now. Brewing iced tea is now even easier.
Top Single-Serve Coffee Makers
Top Single-Serve Coffee Makers
Top Single-Serve Coffee Makers
Top Egg Nog Recipes
Top Egg Nog Recipes
Top Egg Nog Recipes
Loose or Bagged?
Which brews a better cup of tea? Loose tea or tea bags?
Which brews a better cup of tea? Loose tea or tea bags?
Top Water Filter Bottles
Top portable filtered water bottles.
Top portable filtered water bottles.
Coffee Roasters
Top Home Coffee Roasters - roast your coffee beans at home
Top Home Coffee Roasters - roast your coffee beans at home
Basic Banana Smoothie
An easy recipe for the beginner smoothie maker.
An easy recipe for the beginner smoothie maker.
Spirits & Coffee
Top spirits or liqueurs that go well with coffee
Top spirits or liqueurs that go well with coffee
Chocolate Eggnog
An eggnog with a double-hit of chocolate, with Kahlua and chocolate milk
An eggnog with a double-hit of chocolate, with Kahlua and chocolate milk
No-Egg Nog
If you don't want to use eggs in your eggnog, pudding mix will do the trick.
If you don't want to use eggs in your eggnog, pudding mix will do the trick.
Automatic Espresso Machines
Top Automatic Espresso Machines
Top Automatic Espresso Machines
Hot Chocolate for Adults
Don't bother chopping up chocolate, this recipe calls for chocolate chips (as well as rum!). A hot chocolate recipe.
Don't bother chopping up chocolate, this recipe calls for chocolate chips (as well as rum!). A hot chocolate recipe.
Espresso Machines \$100-\$500
Top Espresso Machines $100-$500
Top Espresso Machines $100-$500
Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
Two different ways to make a sweet treat, chocolate-covered coffee beans (sometimes referred to as chocolate-covered espresso beans)
Two different ways to make a sweet treat, chocolate-covered coffee beans (sometimes referred to as chocolate-covered espresso beans)
Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Just like the name says: a biscotti recipe with chocolate and almonds.
Just like the name says: a biscotti recipe with chocolate and almonds.
Health Benefits of Herbal Teas
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Health Benefits of Herbal Teas: herbal tea benefits tea health benefits st john s wort health qualities herbal teas
Aztec Chili Hot Chocolate
A spicy hot chocolate with chili, just like the Aztecs used to make.
A spicy hot chocolate with chili, just like the Aztecs used to make.
Coffee Grinding Guide
A chart of coffee grinds, and which brewing style they suit best.
A chart of coffee grinds, and which brewing style they suit best.
Special Hot Chocolate
It's special because it's so simple. A hot chocolate recipe.
It's special because it's so simple. A hot chocolate recipe.
Kopi Luwak
Kopi Luwak coffee is one of the strangest beverages in the world, and perhaps one of the most expensive.
Kopi Luwak coffee is one of the strangest beverages in the world, and perhaps one of the most expensive.
Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
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Hot Chocolate Recipe - Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix: hot cocoa mix gourmet hot cocoa hot cocoa mix recipe non dairy creamer cocoa mix recipe
Coffee Liqueurs
How to make your own coffee liqueurs, and recipes
How to make your own coffee liqueurs, and recipes
Basic Chocolate Milkshake
A simple chocolate milkshake.
A simple chocolate milkshake.
Eggnog Dessert Recipes
Enjoy more eggnog this Christmas season by making up a few desserts. Here are some great dessert recipes that use eggnog.
Enjoy more eggnog this Christmas season by making up a few desserts. Here are some great dessert recipes that use eggnog.
Top Chai Recipes
Top Chai Recipes
Top Chai Recipes
Dolce Gusto Coffee Maker
Review of the Nescafe and Krups Dolce Gusto coffee maker
Review of the Nescafe and Krups Dolce Gusto coffee maker
Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey tea is one of the most popular flavored tea blends in the world
Earl Grey tea is one of the most popular flavored tea blends in the world
Triple Chocolate Biscotti
You can never have too much chocolate. Chocolate chips and cocoa in the biscotti, and a drizzle of semi-sweet on top.
You can never have too much chocolate. Chocolate chips and cocoa in the biscotti, and a drizzle of semi-sweet on top.
Make Coffee in a Percolator
How to brew coffee in a percolator
How to brew coffee in a percolator
Cucumber Sandwiches
A very simple recipe for these tasty little sandwiches. Very traditional.
A very simple recipe for these tasty little sandwiches. Very traditional.
Classic Tuscan Biscotti
An easy biscotti recipe that won't overpower your coffee, or tea.
An easy biscotti recipe that won't overpower your coffee, or tea.
Cinnamon Scones
A basic scone recipe, with a hint of cinnamon.
A basic scone recipe, with a hint of cinnamon.
Decadent Hot Chocolate
This hot chocolate recipe calls for two different kinds of chocolate, and it's whipped frothy.
This hot chocolate recipe calls for two different kinds of chocolate, and it's whipped frothy.
Tassimo Discs
Reviews of the different discs that are available for the Tassimo coffee maker and beverage system.
Reviews of the different discs that are available for the Tassimo coffee maker and beverage system.
Chocolate Kiev
Hot cocoa with a sweet touch of vanilla vodka. A hot chocolate recipe.
Hot cocoa with a sweet touch of vanilla vodka. A hot chocolate recipe.
Iced Coffee Tips
Ideas to help you make the best possible iced coffee this summer
Ideas to help you make the best possible iced coffee this summer
Diabetes
Effects of Coffee and Tea on Diabetes
Effects of Coffee and Tea on Diabetes
Tea Brewing Temperature
What temperature is best for brewing different kinds of tea.
What temperature is best for brewing different kinds of tea.
Kentucky Spike
A blend of spices and alcohol that you use to spike plain egg nog.
A blend of spices and alcohol that you use to spike plain egg nog.
Top Coffee Cocktails
The best and most popular coffee cocktail and alcoholic drink recipes, for both hot or iced drinks.
The best and most popular coffee cocktail and alcoholic drink recipes, for both hot or iced drinks.
Chocolate Caliente
A rich hot chocolate recipe, made with real chocolate and vanilla.
A rich hot chocolate recipe, made with real chocolate and vanilla.
Knowing Coffee Roasts
Learn the basics of the different coffee bean roasts
Learn the basics of the different coffee bean roasts
Parisan Warm Chocolate
Downright decadent. This hot chocolate recipe calls for heavy cream and whole milk.
Downright decadent. This hot chocolate recipe calls for heavy cream and whole milk.
Weight Loss with Tea and Co...
If you're trying to lose some weight, why not add some tea or coffee into your weight loss plan.
If you're trying to lose some weight, why not add some tea or coffee into your weight loss plan.
Egg Nog Latte
How could I resist an egg nog recipe with coffee? Use store bought egg nog for this recipe.
How could I resist an egg nog recipe with coffee? Use store bought egg nog for this recipe.
History of the Coffee House
How the serving of coffee in public places has changed and spread, over the past several hundred years.
How the serving of coffee in public places has changed and spread, over the past several hundred years.
Green Teas
Top Green Teas
Top Green Teas
Vegan Egg Nog
You can even make eggnog without eggs! A bit of tofu and soymilk work just as well. An eggnog recipe.
You can even make eggnog without eggs! A bit of tofu and soymilk work just as well. An eggnog recipe.
Grand Marnier Hot Chocolate
Rich with cream, real chocolate, Grand Marnier and a hint of orange zest.
Rich with cream, real chocolate, Grand Marnier and a hint of orange zest.
Brown Sugar Hot Cocoa
Lots of brown sugar makes this cocoa recipe extra sweet. A hot chocolate recipe.
Lots of brown sugar makes this cocoa recipe extra sweet. A hot chocolate recipe.
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Basic egg salad. Goes well at tea, or for a summer picnic.
Basic egg salad. Goes well at tea, or for a summer picnic.
Pitcher Water Filters
Top Jug / Pitcher Water Filters
Top Jug / Pitcher Water Filters
Age Paper with Tea
How to age paper for crafts with tea
How to age paper for crafts with tea
Chocolate Truffle Cake
A very light and fluffy chocolate delight.
A very light and fluffy chocolate delight.
Top Thermoses
Top Thermoses and Thermal Bottles
Top Thermoses and Thermal Bottles
Basic Espresso Recipes
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Basic Espresso Recipes: shot espresso espresso coffee coffee terminology espresso cappuccino foamed milk
Irish Coffee
A coffee cocktail. A classic recipe for hot coffee and whisky
A coffee cocktail. A classic recipe for hot coffee and whisky
Rosehip Tea
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A look at rosehip tea.: fruit pod rosehip tea health tea table cellpadding tea brewing
Honey
Honey is a fantastic sweetener for either tea or coffee
Honey is a fantastic sweetener for either tea or coffee
Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is a very old and unusual form of Chinese tea
Pu-erh tea is a very old and unusual form of Chinese tea
Baltimore Egg Nog
Don't know if they serve this eggnog in Baltimore or not. The peach brandy gives this egg nog a unique taste.
Don't know if they serve this eggnog in Baltimore or not. The peach brandy gives this egg nog a unique taste.
Quick Coffee
All you ever wanted to know about instant coffee.
All you ever wanted to know about instant coffee.
Red Rooibos Tea
Rooibos herbal tea is tasty and healthy.
Rooibos herbal tea is tasty and healthy.
Make Coffee in a French Press
How to Make Coffee in a French Press, or a Plunger Pot
How to Make Coffee in a French Press, or a Plunger Pot
Top Flavored Syrups
Top Flavored Syrups for coffee and tea
Top Flavored Syrups for coffee and tea
Gingerbread Biscotti
Just like old fashioned ginger bread, except this biscotti is crisp rather than soft.
Just like old fashioned ginger bread, except this biscotti is crisp rather than soft.
Classic Lemonade
Lemons, sugar and water. A very simple lemonade recipe, and yet so refreshing.
Lemons, sugar and water. A very simple lemonade recipe, and yet so refreshing.
The History of Hot Chocolate
The History of Hot Chocolate
The History of Hot Chocolate
Coffee Latte Shake
Coffee Latte Shake - an iced coffee recipe
Coffee Latte Shake - an iced coffee recipe
Making Espresso in a Moka Pot
Making Espresso in a Moka Pot
Making Espresso in a Moka Pot
Coffee Filters
Top Coffee Filters
Top Coffee Filters
Sugar Syrup Recipe
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Sugar Syrup Recipe: sugar syrup recipe tea drinks heat sugar cool store saucepan
Buy Water Filters
Details on the different sizes of home water filtering systems.
Details on the different sizes of home water filtering systems.
Masala Chai Tea
A hot tea recipe. One of my own favorite recipes for spiced tea, or chai.
A hot tea recipe. One of my own favorite recipes for spiced tea, or chai.
Cook Tapioca Pearls
How to cook tapioca pearls for bubble tea
How to cook tapioca pearls for bubble tea
Black Forest Coffee
Like drinking a cup of cake.
Like drinking a cup of cake.
Hot Chocolate Techniques
Unlike its powdery cousin (hot cocoa), rich and creamy hot chocolate (a.k.a. "drinking chocolate" or "sipping chocolate") takes genuine effort to make. However, when done well, it’s worth all the work. Here are some insider tips to help you get from a block of chocolate to steaming hot, divinely delicious cups of drinking chocolate.
Unlike its powdery cousin (hot cocoa), rich and creamy hot chocolate (a.k.a. "drinking chocolate" or "sipping chocolate") takes genuine effort to make. However, when done well, it’s worth all the work. Here are some insider tips to help you get from a block of chocolate to steaming hot, divinely delicious cups of drinking chocolate.
Kinds of Chocolate and Chocolate terms
Chocolate definitions: sweet milk chocolate cocoa solids chocolate liquor natural acidity cocoa butter
Chocolate definitions: sweet milk chocolate cocoa solids chocolate liquor natural acidity cocoa butter
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Do peanut butter and chocolate really go together? You decide with this hot chocolate recipe.
Do peanut butter and chocolate really go together? You decide with this hot chocolate recipe.
Top Coffee Recipes
The most popular coffee recipes
The most popular coffee recipes
Biscotti de Prato
A fairly basic biscotti, with almonds.
A fairly basic biscotti, with almonds.
Kashmiri Tea
A chai tea recipe with powdered almonds.
A chai tea recipe with powdered almonds.
Biscotti all'Anise
A simple recipe, but even just a little anise will give it that distinctive licorice flavour.
A simple recipe, but even just a little anise will give it that distinctive licorice flavour.
Bubble Tea
Bubble tea is an unusual drink from Taiwan that has gained great popularity in North America.
Bubble tea is an unusual drink from Taiwan that has gained great popularity in North America.
Jamaican Coffee
Get a taste of the islands with this creamy coffee, mixed with rum.
Get a taste of the islands with this creamy coffee, mixed with rum.
Senseo Review
A review of the Senseo coffee maker.
A review of the Senseo coffee maker.
Fat Content in Milk and Cream
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Fat content of milk and cream: milk fat content coffee tea heavy cream whipping cream condensed milk
New Coffee Maker
The Senseo uses a whole new kind of process for making coffee. Could standard drip coffee makers be on their way out?
The Senseo uses a whole new kind of process for making coffee. Could standard drip coffee makers be on their way out?
Smoothie Making
Tips and suggestions for making excellent summer smoothies
Tips and suggestions for making excellent summer smoothies
Apple Biscotti
Just like an apple pie, in crispy biscotti form.
Just like an apple pie, in crispy biscotti form.
White Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Even the whipped cream topping is minty. Hot chocolate made with lots of milk and white chocolate.
Even the whipped cream topping is minty. Hot chocolate made with lots of milk and white chocolate.
Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee
A hot coffee recipe. An elegant beverage, served in a warm wine glass.
A hot coffee recipe. An elegant beverage, served in a warm wine glass.
Nicotine in Tim's Coffee
There's an urban legend about why Tim Horton's coffee is so popular: nicotine.
There's an urban legend about why Tim Horton's coffee is so popular: nicotine.
Basic Coffee Cocktail Recipes
This collection of easy-to-make coffee cocktails includes classics (like Irish Coffee) and new drinks (like The Shakes). Each recipe is brimming with flavor, caffeine and alcohol.
This collection of easy-to-make coffee cocktails includes classics (like Irish Coffee) and new drinks (like The Shakes). Each recipe is brimming with flavor, caffeine and alcohol.
White Chocolate Coffee
You don't always have to use dark chocolate when making cocoa.
You don't always have to use dark chocolate when making cocoa.
Instant Iced Cappuccino
A frothy, iced cappuccino style drink, using instant coffee cyrstals.
A frothy, iced cappuccino style drink, using instant coffee cyrstals.
Mexican Egg Nog
Also known as rompope. Almonds add a unique flavour to this easy egg nog recipe.
Also known as rompope. Almonds add a unique flavour to this easy egg nog recipe.
Hypatia's Egg Nog
A recipe for extremely rich and thick egg nog, though I'm not sure who or what Hypatia is.
A recipe for extremely rich and thick egg nog, though I'm not sure who or what Hypatia is.
Flavored Coffee
How do they make flavored coffee, and is it really that good?
How do they make flavored coffee, and is it really that good?
Ways of Brewing Coffee
An outline of the many different ways you can brew coffee
An outline of the many different ways you can brew coffee
Lemon Almond Biscotti
The lemon flavour makes this a good biscotti to go along side some sweet green tea.
The lemon flavour makes this a good biscotti to go along side some sweet green tea.
Irish Tea
A recipe for an alcoholic hot tea drink. There's Irish coffee, so why not Irish tea?
A recipe for an alcoholic hot tea drink. There's Irish coffee, so why not Irish tea?
Black Gold
Five different spirits in this coffee drink really give it a rich taste, and quite a kick.
Five different spirits in this coffee drink really give it a rich taste, and quite a kick.
Cinnamon Caramel Coffee
Add the cinnamon before brewing for a spicy touch, not to mention the heavy dose of caramel syrup.
Add the cinnamon before brewing for a spicy touch, not to mention the heavy dose of caramel syrup.
Types of Tea
An illustrated look at the different varieties of tea
An illustrated look at the different varieties of tea
Thai Iced Tea
A creamy iced tea, with some spicy hints. An iced tea recipe for all chai fans.
A creamy iced tea, with some spicy hints. An iced tea recipe for all chai fans.
Making Sun Tea
How to Make Sun Tea
How to Make Sun Tea
Brugo Travel Mug
Review of the Brugo Travel Mug
Review of the Brugo Travel Mug
Peach Iced Tea
An iced tea recipe. Peach juice is so nice in the heat of the summer.
An iced tea recipe. Peach juice is so nice in the heat of the summer.
Mexican Coffee
Hot coffee with chocolate and brown sugar.
Hot coffee with chocolate and brown sugar.
Roasted Chicory
Review of roasted chicory, as a coffee substitute
Review of roasted chicory, as a coffee substitute
Camping Coffee Equipment
Things you might use to make coffee while camping.
Things you might use to make coffee while camping.
Tea Strainers
If you are brewing with loose tea leaves, you can choose from a number of ways to strain out your tea.
If you are brewing with loose tea leaves, you can choose from a number of ways to strain out your tea.
Kombucha Tea
Kombucha tea is actually a fermented tea beverage, that you grow at home with starter culture and tea. It's supposed to be a wonderfully healthy drink.
Kombucha tea is actually a fermented tea beverage, that you grow at home with starter culture and tea. It's supposed to be a wonderfully healthy drink.
Hard Water
What is hard water, and how does it effect your coffee and tea?
What is hard water, and how does it effect your coffee and tea?
Playboy's Women of Starbucks
New Playboy special issue, the women of Starbucks (tm)
New Playboy special issue, the women of Starbucks (tm)
Coffee Coke Float
Double the caffeine!
Double the caffeine!
Quick Coffee Cake
A simple coffee cake recipe that bakes up in only 20 minutes.
A simple coffee cake recipe that bakes up in only 20 minutes.