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  • coffee pot on fire at Civil War reenactment

    How Coffee Divided The North And South During The Civil War

    During the U.S. Civil War, the two opposing sides had at least one thing in common -- a love for coffee. However, the North and South did not have equal access.

    By Maria Scinto 2 hours ago Read More
  • Male and female baristas pose with Starbucks drinks.

    Order Your Starbucks Drink Like This And The Baristas Will Thank You

    Starbucks drinks come with seemingly endless possible modifications, and if you want to make things easy on your barista, order them in this sequence.

    By Allison Beussink 3 days ago Read More
  • A glass cup of cold brew coffee with foam on top.

    How Much More Caffeine Does Cold Brew Have Than Iced Coffee?

    Cold brew and iced coffee are very different cold coffees. Find out how much caffeine these drinks have and why one is so much more caffeinated than the other.

    By Dylan Murray 5 days ago Read More
  • Hot egg coffee with golden spoon sits on old wooden table overlooking rice field

    10 Vietnamese Coffee Drinks You Can Easily Make At Home

    Coffee culture is a big deal in several countries around the world, and Vietnam's take is unique. Try making these coffee drinks at home for a novel sip.

    By Cheryl Kochenderfer 6 days ago Read More
  • cup of coffee on top of whole coffee beans

    How Long Unopened Coffee Stays Fresh For

    Coffee won't spoil or rot, but that doesn't mean it will be tasty forever. Here's how long that bag of coffee beans or grounds is actually good for.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 8 days ago Read More
  • A barista holds a nitro cold brew in a glass with a straw

    Why Canned Cold Brew Can Never Compete With Fresh

    Does canned cold brew really taste different than fresh? Find out what goes into canned cold brew, and why it doesn't taste the same as a fresh-brewed cup.

    By Haley McNamara 9 days ago Read More
  • A hand grabbing a drink from a vending machine.

    The Once-Popular Old School Type Of Vending Machine That's Still Going Strong In Japan

    When it comes to grabbing a drink on the go in Japan, vending machines certainly come to mind. One beverage in particular remains notably popular.

    By Kristen Pizzo 9 days ago Read More
  • Top view of a white mug with coffee stains

    Why Coffee Stains Your Mugs And How To Make Them Look Good As New

    If your favorite coffee cup is ringed with yellow and brown stains that no amount of soapy scrubbing seems to remove, here's how you should clean it.

    By Kat Olvera 10 days ago Read More
  • Coffee pours into a mug next to a bowl of coffee pods

    How Much Coffee Does A Pod Really Make?

    The perfect cup of coffee can be an espresso or a five-shot venti iced mocha. But how much brew you should get per coffee pod depends on the brand of your brew.

    By Maria Scinto 11 days ago Read More
  • Nespresso coffee, pods, and machine

    Why Your Nespresso Tastes Burnt And How You Can Fix It

    Nespresso machines are helpful for easy coffee in the morning, but machines can and do break down over time. If your coffee tastes burnt, here's how to fix it.

    By Maria Scinto 13 days ago Read More
  • A woman lifts a warm cup of coffee to her mouth

    Make Your Coffee Taste Like A Warm Hug With An Unexpected Spice

    The PS part of the PSL gets all the likes, but this unexpected spice transforms your coffee into the warm hug you didn't know you needed (but really did).

    By Kat Olvera 14 days ago Read More
  • A person holds a McDonald's cold cup with a straw

    The Type Of Tea You Need To Make The Best Copycat McDonald's Sweet Tea

    There's no better drive-thru porch-sipper than McDonald's Sweet Tea, but you can brew a copycat version with plenty of sugar and Mickey D's go-to tea blend.

    By Cassie Womack 14 days ago Read More
  • Coffee lemonade with pastry

    Add Lemonade To Your Cold Brew For The Perfect Summer Sip

    Bennifer, Brangelina, and TomKat might be a distant memory, but smooth cold brew and sweet lemonade make a perfect summer mashup that will last forever.

    By Jonathan Kesh 18 days ago Read More
  • Overhead view of coffee beans in a grinder near loose beans, a wooden spoon, and placemat or dish towel

    Are You Grinding Your Coffee Beans Correctly? Here's The Right Way To Get The Best Brew

    Freshly ground coffee just tastes better. But how you grind your coffee can also impact your morning cup of joe. Our expert provides java do's and don'ts.

    By Maria Scinto 18 days ago Read More
  • A variety of instant coffees

    14 Store-Bought Instant Coffee Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

    Bad instant coffee is easy to find, but good instant coffee is worth hunting down. These are the best brands to seek out for a better-tasting beverage.

    By Fletcher Huntley 19 days ago Read More
  • A barista grinds coffee by hand

    How Grind Size Impacts The Flavor Of Your Coffee (For Better Or Worse)

    Unless you're buying pre-ground coffee, you need to grind the beans yourself. How fine or coarse coffee beans are ground will affect the end result. Here's how.

    By Jonathan Kesh 19 days ago Read More
  • Person making pour over coffee at home

    How Unfiltered Water Can Ruin Even The Best Coffee Beans

    Filtered water is a great way to take high mineral content out of tap water and that's important when making coffee. Here's how unfiltered water ruins java.

    By Mariana Zapata 20 days ago Read More
  • tahini latte with tahini paste and a crumpled beige napkin

    Tahini In My Latte? It's More Delicious Than You Think

    Social media is awash with all kinds of strange additives for coffee, but tahini is one that you shouldn't ignore. It may sound odd, but it's delicious.

    By Maria Scinto 20 days ago Read More
  • Person pouring coffee into black cup from French press

    The Simple Mistake That's Stopping Your French Press Coffee From Reaching Its Full Potential

    The French press is a surprisingly easy method of coffee preparation to mess up. This simple mistake is one that could be costing you flavor.

    By Rolland Judd 21 days ago Read More
  • A glass of cold brew coffee with ice on a dark surface near coffee beans

    The Best Store-Bought Cold Brew Is From A Familiar Brand

    When The Takeout conducted a taste test of 11 store-bought cold brew brands, guess which one came out on top? It's a brand you know very, very well.

    By Dennis Lee 21 days ago Read More
  • Pouring coffee from French press into mug

    How To Turn Leftover Coffee Into The Perfect Ice Cream Topping

    Coffee and ice cream go hand-in-hand, especially when you take the time to transform what's left of your cup of joe into a delicious topping.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 23 days ago Read More
  • Multiple rows of Starbucks gift cards

    The Staggering Amount Of Unspent Money Left On Starbucks Gift Cards

    Starbucks isn't just a coffeehouse titan. Its business model includes some sneaky ways to profit from the staggering amount of unspent money on gift cards.

    By Kat Olvera 24 days ago Read More
  • A person in a car receives drinks at a McDonald's drive-thru window from an employee, with the interior of the car and the restaurant in view

    Is McDonald's Iced Tea Brewed Fresh?

    Love it (it's delicious!) or hate it (it's too sweet!), McDonald's sweet tea remains one of the fast food chain's most popular drinks. But is it made fresh?

    By David Stringer 24 days ago Read More
  • various cans and bottles of cold brew coffee

    Store-Bought Cold-Brew, Ranked Worst To Best

    We tried a variety of popular cold brew brands to see how they stacked up against each other, and then ranked them all from worst to best.

    By Brian Boone 29 days ago Read More
  • Coffee jelly with cream on a wooden tray with a spoon

    The Refreshing Japanese Jelly Dessert That Coffee Lovers Need

    If only every snack could jiggle its way into the zeitgeist. Tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing buzz from this super popular Japanese jelly dessert.

    By Laura Christine Allan 29 days ago Read More
  • Two cups of to-go coffee on a wooden surface

    The Healthiest Way To Drink Your Morning Cup Of Coffee

    Coffee is shown to have health benefits, as long as you don't add cream or sugar. If a cup of black coffee leaves you cold, learn how to spruce up that joe.

    By Kat Olvera 29 days ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Dutch Bros coffee stand with cars at the drive-thru window

    Why Is Everyone At Dutch Bros So Happy?

    The Dutch Bros experience takes "service with a smile" to new heights thanks to its upbeat broistas. What makes them so perky? Hint: It's more than the coffee.

    By Kat Olvera 29 days ago Read More
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