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Coffee / Tea: Most Popular Articles

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How Much Caffeine is in Coffee, Tea, Cola & Other Drinks?
Find out how much caffeine is in coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cola, energy drinks and more with this guide to caffeine levels. Bonus: Check out additional articles on factors influencing caffeine levels in coffee and tea, basic facts about caffeine, caffeine levels in Starbucks drinks, and more.
Starbucks Caffeine Contents
Starbucks coffees contain varying amounts of caffeine. Learn how much caffeine is in different Starbucks drinks, including Frappuccinos, espressos and coffees.
Too Much Caffeine Symptoms
Learn how much caffeine is too much, what kinds of symptoms are associated with caffeine sensitivity and which caffeine overdose warning signs and symptoms to watch for.
High Tea vs. Afternoon Tea
Outside of the United Kingdom, many people refer to afternoon tea as 'high tea.' Although the idea that
Pu-erh Tea
Learn about pu-erh tea's health benefits, flavor profiles, history and more with this guide to pu-erh tea.
Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms
Caffeine withdrawal symptoms occur in 50 percent of people who are reducing or eliminating caffeine from their diet. Learn when caffeine withdrawal symptoms occur, which caffeine withdrawal symptoms are most common and how to reduce caffeine withdrawal symptoms.
Is Soy Milk Really Healthy or Not?
Learn about the health benefits of soy milk compared to dairy milk, plus check out soy milk recipes, with this guide to soy milk.
Chicory
Chicory is a popular substitute for coffee, as well as a central ingredient in 'chicory coffee' recipes. Learn what chicory is, find chicory recipes, and more with this guide to chicory.
Coffee Storage
Coffee storage is rife with misconceptions and poor practices. Here are the fast facts on how to store coffee beans and ground coffee correctly for maximum freshness and flavor.
Caffeine Headaches
Caffeine headaches are a common side effect of caffeine withdrawal and caffeine overdose. In addition to causing headaches, caffeine can also help cure headaches. Learn more about caffeine and headaches.
Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey tea is one of the most popular types of tea in the West. Learn more about Earl Grey's history, caffeine level, flavor and steeping methods.
How Much Caffeine is in Green Tea?
: How Much Caffeine is in Green Tea? I heard that green tea is caffeine free, but it always gives me
Mint Tea Recipe
Learn how to make mint tea with this easy recipe, which can be made with fresh peppermint, spearmint, sweet mint or other types of mint.
Tea Party Menus
Learn to plan a tea party menu and find afternoon tea recipes with this guide to tea party menus. It includes tips for selecting the best teas for afternoon tea, ideas for planning your tea party menu around a theme, and more.
Growing Tea at Home
Grow tea at home and have the ultimate fresh brew.
Tea Sandwich Recipes
Tea sandwiches (also known as " finger sandwiches ") are small, crustless sandwiches that can be consumed
Wet or Dry cappuccino
What's the difference between a wet and a dry cappuccino?
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Recipe
English cucumbers and white wine vinegar give this easy cucumber sandwich recipe a distinctive flavor.
Hot Chocolate Recipes
Learn how to make hot chocolate, homemade hot cocoa mix, frozen hot chocolate, Mexican hot chocolate and more with this collection of hot chocolate recipes.
Traditional English Tea Sandwiches
Learn to make traditional finger sandwiches with this collection of English tea sandwich recipes. It includes cucumber tea sandwiches, salmon finger sandwiches and more.
Scone Recipes
This collection of scone recipes includes savory scones, fruit scones, basic scones tutorials and more.
Tea Brewing Temperature
What temperature is best for brewing different kinds of tea.
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
This collection of cucumber tea sandwich recipes includes easy cucumber tea sandwiches, cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches, cucumber-dill finger sandwiches, salmon-cucumber tea sandwiches and more.
Dirty Chai Definition
Dirty Chai is a popular type of coffeeshop drink. Learn more about Dirty Chai on About.com.
Coffee Grinding Guide
A chart of coffee grinds, and which brewing style they suit best.
Best 10 Iced Tea Recipes
Check out the Best 10 Iced Tea Recipes on About Coffee / Tea, including a Thai iced tea recipe, a peach iced tea recipe, a ginger iced tea recipe and more.
What is Green Tea?
Have you ever wondered what green tea is? Learn all about green tea with this intro to green tea article, which includes types of green tea, the differences between green tea and black tea, green tea recipes, what green tea tastes like and more.
Thai Iced Tea Recipe
Learn to make Thai iced tea from scratch with this easy recipe.
Top 10 Green Tea Recipes
Explore top green tea recipes, such as matcha smoothies, Moroccan Mint green tea, tea rice soup and green tea chocolate truffles.
Knowing Coffee Roasts
Learn the basics of the different coffee bean roasts
Giving Up Caffeine
Caffeine consumption can be habit forming, and caffeine withdrawal is very difficult to combat. Learn to give up or reduce caffeine in your diet with the minimal amount of discomfort with this guide to caffeine reduction.
Cinnamon Scones Recipe
This Cinnamon Scone Recipe is one of the most popular recipes on About Coffee / Tea. Like many spiced scones, cinnamon scones are delicious with black tea or bold coffee.
Hong Kong Milk Tea
Hong Kong milk tea is also known as “pantyhose tea” or “silk stocking tea” because it is often brewed in a large tea sock that resembles pantyhose. It has a smooth, creamy texture and beguilingly sweet, full flavor.
White Tea
White tea is not as popular as green tea or black tea, but it is an interesting alternative to other tea types.
How to Brew Tea: Water Temperatures
There is much debate over how to brew tea and what the "best" water temperature is for each tea . Ultimately,
Blade or Burr?
What are the differences between blade and burr coffee griders?
Jasmine Tea
Learn all about jasmine tea, including the different types of jasmine tea, the health benefits and health warnings associated with jasmine tea, how jasmine tea is made, and more.
How to Make Cappuccinos
Light, foamy cappuccinos are a favorite drink for many a coffee lover. With a few barista skills, you can learn to make cappuccinos yourself.
Basic Chocolate Milkshake
A simple chocolate milkshake.
Best Detox Teas
Detox teas are teas and / or herbal infusions geared toward detoxifying the liver, kidneys and other organs. This list includes the most popular and best pre-blended detox teas, including Yogi Tea's DeTox Tea, Traditional Medicinals' EveryDay Detox and more.
How Much Caffeine is in Coffee?
Caffeine can be found in all coffee drinks (even decaf), but the amounts of caffeine in different coffee drinks vary widely. Find out how much caffeine is in your favorite coffee drinks and espresso drinks with this guide to coffee caffeine levels.
Is There Nicotine in Tea?
: Is There Nicotine in Tea? I read that there is nicotine in tea and in certain foods. As a former smoker,
Coffee Grinders
For ultimate freshness, grind your own coffee beans. These coffee grinders will make the job easier.
Top Ten Teas for Afternoon Tea
Wondering which teas to serve or order at afternoon tea? Look no further than this list of top ten teas for afternoon tea.
Cold-Brewed Coffee
Great cold-brewed coffee begins with one cup whole coffee beans and one quart (four cups) cold or room-temperature filtered water.
How to Make Scones
Afternoon tea cookbook author Amy Lawrence shares her tips for how to make the best scones every time.
How Much is Starbucks Coffee?
Wondering how much a Starbucks coffee habit will set you back? Get prices for various Starbucks coffee drinks (including brewed coffees, mochas, lattes, Frappuccinos and macchiattos) in the USA, the UK, Japan and elsewhere with this listing of Starbucks drink prices.
Can Hot Tea Really Cool You...
An explanation of the myth about hot tea to cool off.
How to Say Coffee in 60+ Languages
Have you ever wondered how to say " coffee " in different languages or needed to know how to order coffee
Caffeine & Pregnancy
The effects of drinking coffee or tea during pregnancy
Cucumber & Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches Recipe
Cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches are a classic afternoon tea sandwich. This easy recipe is great for kids or adults.
Espresso Drinks
If you're new to espresso, the abundance of options and jargon on your local coffeehouse menu may be overwhelming. This guide will help you place espresso drink orders with confidence and explore the exciting world of espresso-based coffee drinks.
What Does 'Tea Drunk' Mean?
Although tea does not naturally contain any alcohol, it is sometimes said to induce a state called 'tea drunkenness.' Learn what it means to be 'tea drunk,' as well as what it feels like to get tea drunk.
Tea Kettles
Top Tea Kettles
More Starbucks Caffeine Contents
Coffee isn't the only Starbucks drink with caffeine! Find caffeine levels for Starbucks smoothies, hot chocolate drinks and Tazo teas with this list of Starbucks caffeine levels.
Caffeine Facts
Facts and trivia about caffeine and coffee
Small Drip Coffee Makers
Top Small Drip Coffee Makers
High Tea Recipes
High tea as most Americans think of it (a dainty meal of tea , scones, finger sandwiches and sweets)
Espresso Machines under \$100
Top Espresso Machines under $100
Ginger
Learn about different types of ginger root, explore the health benefits of ginger, find out how to make ginger tea, check out ginger recipes, and more, with this guide to ginger.
Sage Tea Recipe
Learn to make basic sage tea and sage tea with lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar with these easy recipes.
Afternoon Tea Sandwiches
From smoked salmon to sliced cucumber, these  tea sandwich recipes  are some of the most popular types
Vegan Scone Recipes
Most scone recipes include butter, milk and eggs, but there are also some great vegan scone recipes for those who are vegan or who adhere to dairy-free or egg-free diets. See this collection of vegan scone recipes, including vegan chocolate chip scones, vegan coconut scones and more.
Kopi Luwak
Kopi Luwak coffee is one of the strangest beverages in the world, and perhaps one of the most expensive.
Summertime Drinks
Top cold drinks for summer
Iced Green Tea Recipes
Learn to make iced green teas of all sorts, including berry iced green tea, mint iced green tea, iced green tea punch, green tea martinis and more, with this collection of iced green tea recipes.
How to Make Espresso Macchiatos
Once you know how to pull espresso shots and froth milk, you can easily learn how to make Espresso Macchiatos.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a popular herb with many health benefits and uses. Learn to use chamomile for health benefits, how to grown and harvest chamomile, and more.
Coffee Pairings
Coffee is a delicious drink to sip with food. If you'd like to take your enjoyment of coffee to a new level, check out these coffee pairing recommendations, including how to pair coffee with breakfast and dessert.
Tea Storage
Proper tea storage is imperative to the shelf life, quality and flavor of your tea. Learn how to keep your tea fresh and delicious with these easy tea storage tips.
Milk Tea Recipes
From the kitchens of the United Kingdom to the street vendors of Malaysia and India to the chic cafes of Japan, milk tea is a popular type of tea around the world.
Percolators
Top Coffee Percolators
Loose or Bagged?
Which brews a better cup of tea? Loose tea or tea bags?
Cucumber & Mint Tea Sandwiches Recipe
Cucumber and mint make a refreshing afternoon tea sandwich in this easy finger sandwich recipe.
Kinds of Sugar
What are the differences between the kinds of sugar you can use to sweeten your coffee or tea.
Quick Coffee
All you ever wanted to know about instant coffee.
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.
Brewing in the Great Outdoors
You can brew coffee and tea when you're out camping, hiking or backpacking.
Factors Influencing Caffeine Levels in Tea
There are many factors that influence the caffeine levels of tea. Learn how varietal, tea type, brewing method and other factors influence tea's caffeine levels.
Spirits & Coffee
Top spirits or liqueurs that go well with coffee
Should I Store Coffee in the Freezer?
Should you store coffee in the freezer? Find out why storing coffee in the freezer isn't ideal and where you should store coffee instead, plus check out some of the science on freezer burn and freezing coffee.
Tisane / Herbal Infusion Basics
Herbal teas are a major part of the tea world, even though they're not technically teas. Learn about the difference between a 'tisane' (herbal tea) and a tea, how tisanes are categorized and how to make them at home.
Coffee / Espresso Combos
Top Coffee / Espresso Combo Machines
Factors Influencing Caffeine Levels in Coffee
There are many factors that influence the caffeine levels of coffee drinks. Learn how coffee bean type, coffee roast, brewing method and other factors influence caffeine levels in coffee.
What is Red Tea?
: The term "red tea " has two very different meanings. This dual meaning sometimes causes confusion amongst
Tea Types
There are thousands of types of tea in the world. Each of these tea types has processing methods, aromas and flavors that set it apart from the rest. Here's what makes each tea type unique.
Coffee Roasters
Top Home Coffee Roasters - roast your coffee beans at home
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.
Coffee Ordering Terms
Coffee ordering terms like "solo" and "skinny" are useful for placing espresso and coffee orders, but
Diabetes
Effects of Coffee and Tea on Diabetes
Latte Recipe
The recipe for lattes varies from shop to shop and country to country. This caffe latte recipe is more of an American-style latte recipe, which means it has more steamed milk and can be flavored.
Teabags vs. Loose Leaf Tea
There’s a lot of talk about why leaf teas (such as “loose-leaf tea” and “whole-leaf tea”) are better than teabags. While some of it is true, most of it is made up of broad generalizations, like “Loose-leaf tea is always better than teabags.” Learn what differentiates teabags from leaf teas, why leaf tea is usually better than teabags and how to make the switch from teabags to loose-leaf tea.
Tea & Health
Learn about the health benefits of tea (including white tea, green tea and more) in this Q&A with Douglas Balentine, Director of Nutrition and Health at the world's largest tea company.
Best Black Tea Types
Get unbiased reviews and opinions on which black teas to try, including the best black teas for new tea drinkers, the best rare black teas and more.
Foam Milk on Your Stovetop
How to foam milk on your stovetop
Thai Tea Recipe
Thai Tea is a blend of black tea, spices, sugar, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Learn to make Thai Tea from scratch with this easy recipe.
Iced Chai Latte Recipe
This easy Iced Chai Latte recipe is made with instant chai concentrate. It can be served on ice or it can be blended into a smooth, frosty chai drink.
Detox Teas
Tea s and ' herbal tea s' (a.k.a. ' tisanes ') have been associated with health across many cultures
Making Sun Tea
How to Make Sun Tea
Growing Herbal Tea
How to grow your own herbs for tea
Dirty Chai Lattes
Learn all about Dirty Chai Lattes, including what they are, what's in them and how to make your own Dirty Chai Lattes at home, with this article and recipe collection.
Coffee Definition
Get the definition for coffee on About Coffee / Tea.
Basic Banana Smoothie
An easy recipe for the beginner smoothie maker.
Red Rooibos Tea
Rooibos herbal tea is tasty and healthy.
Top Blenders
Top Blenders for Smoothies
Using the Dolce Gusto
Using the Dolce Gusto coffee maker
Buying a Coffee Grinder
Things to know before buying a coffee grinder for your home use.
What is Caffeine?
You may know that caffeine is found in coffee and tea, but do you really know what caffeine is? Learn more about caffeine, including its chemical structure, how it works, where it's found, and more, with this guide to caffeine.
Best Chai Recipes
Also known as " chai tea ," masala chai is a blend of spices, tea, sugar and milk from India. Popular
History of the Coffee House
How the serving of coffee in public places has changed and spread, over the past several hundred years.
Top Tea Smoothie Recipes
Tea is a healthy and flavorful way to add variety to your smoothies. With About.com's top tea smoothie
Top Ten Tea Samplers
Whether you're looking to try more teas or check out a brand, or you're looking for a gift for a tea over, there's probably a great tea sampler out there for you. Check out ten of the best tea sample sets on the market, including premium loose-leaf tea from In Pursuit of Tea and Samovar Tea Lounge, as well as tea sachet samplers from Mighty Leaf Tea and flowering teas from Numi Tea.
Home Water Carbonation
How to carbonate your own seltzer water, for all those sparkling tea or coffee drinks.
Classic Lemonade
Lemons, sugar and water. A very simple lemonade recipe, and yet so refreshing.
Traditional Medicinals EveryDay Detox Tea Review
Traditional Medicinals EveryDay Detox is one of my most highly recommended detox teas. Find out why in this review.
Coffee / Tea Sweeteners
For a sweeter cuppa, most people simply add sugar, but there are lots of alternative sweeteners for coffee and tea, such as honey, agave nectar, molasses, simple syrup and artificial sweeteners.
Milk Tea Definition
Milk tea is consumed in many forms around the world. Learn more about this popular tea type.
How to Pull Espresso Shots
Learn to grind coffee beans for making espresso shots in this step-by-step guide.
Age Paper with Tea
How to age paper for crafts with tea
Sakura Matcha Kit Kat Review
Sakura Matcha Kit Kats are generally only available during springtime in Japan. If you love cherry blossom, green tea and white chocolate, and you ever have access to these rare treats, you should definitely try them out!
Watercress Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches Recipe
This watercress egg salad tea sandwich recipe is similar to the recipe used for afternoon tea at Harrods in London.
Nicotine in Tim's Coffee
There's an urban legend about why Tim Horton's coffee is so popular: nicotine.
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is an important part of Ethiopian culture. It involves roasting coffee beans and preparing boiled coffee in a vessel akin to the ibriks used to make Turkish coffee.
Tassimo by Bosch
Review of the Tassimo beverage system, made by Bosch
Iced Tea Cocktail Recipes
Learn to make iced tea cocktails with this collection of iced tea cocktail recipes, including a green tea martini video recipe, iced black tea cocktail recipes and more.
Coffee Ice Cream Recipes
This collection of coffee ice cream recipes includes Kahlua ice cream, mocha ice cream, coffee gelato and ice-cream-maker-free coffee ice cream.
Barista Basics Quiz
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India Teas
The major varieties of tea that come from India
Words for Tea Around the World
Have you ever wondered how to say " tea " in different languages, or found yourself traveling abroad
Breville One-Touch Tea Maker
Breville's One-Touch Tea Maker features a German-made glass kettle, a stainless steel body and easily customizable settings for instant, programmed tea brewing.
Hot Milk Drink Recipes
From hot chocolate to milk tea to lattes, there are lots of great drinks made with hot milk. Drinks like Hong Kong Milk Tea, Holiday Eggnog and Ginger-Orange Hot Cocoa are all included in this list of top hot milk drink recipes.
Decaf Definition
Learn the difference between decaf and caffeine free with the definition of decaffeination.
Full Tea
Full tea is a type of afternoon tea meal. Learn what makes it heavier than light tea, plus what kinds of foods are typically served at full tea.
How to Make Chai
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.
Japanese Green Tea Rice Recipe
Also known as "ochazuke," Japanese Green Tea Rice is a classic Japanese recipe that combines sencha green
Mocha Recipes
Learn to make mocha lattes, iced caffe mochas, coffee chocolates, mocha cake and more with this collection of mocha recipes.
How to Froth Milk
Foamed milk or frothed milk is used in many espresso drinks and other hot beverages. Here's how to froth milk.
Simple Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches Recipe
This simple egg salad recipe includes a bit of Dijon mustard, parsley and dill for flavor, but is very easy to make and has an unobtrusive, mellow flavor that's easy for everyone to like.
Flaming Spanish Coffee Recipe
There are many variations on Spanish Coffee, but the most famous style of Spanish Coffee is also the
Matcha Green Tea Smooothie Recipe
This healthy Matcha Green Tea Smoothie recipe is quick and easy to make thanks to matcha powdered green tea. It can be prepared as a vegan tea smoothie and it's a great way to use over-ripe bananas.
Green Tea Vodka Recipe
This green tea vodka recipe can be used to make sipping vodka, green tea liqueurs, green tea martinis and other green tea cocktails. It's incredibly easy to make -- simply infuse green tealeaves in vodka and add simple syrup to taste.
Masala Chai Spices
Masala chai , or “ spiced tea ,” is known for its abundance of warming spices. There are many chai spice
Tea Tasting Guide
Like savoring fine wine, tasting premium tea is a joy. With a few simple steps you can elevate your tea tasting experience from “ho-hum” to “whoa!” Over time, you can use these steps to develop your tea palate and appreciate the many nuances that quality teas have to offer.
What is Greek Coffee?
Greek coffee is a popular style of coffee consumed in Greece and elsewhere in the Mediterranean. Learn how to make Greek coffee, find out how Greek coffee relates to Turkish coffee, and more with this guide to Greek coffee.
Unusual Coffee Gifts
Top Unusual Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Watermelon Iced Tea
Watermelon Iced Tea combines the ideas of Southern sweet tea and watermelon agua fresca into one delicious drink. Start making this recipe by brewing good quality, loose-leaf black tea, preferably from Nilgiri or Sri Lanka.
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Cooking with Tea
If you’re trying to increase your tea consumption, you can do more than just drink tea – you can also cook with tea! Learn to pick the right teas for your favorite foods, find tips for cooking with tea and explore tea-food recipes with this guide to cooking with tea.
Teabags on Eyes
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