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  • 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 14 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 15 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 15 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 17 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 18 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 18 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 days ago Read More
  • Woman holding a cup of coffee

    The Keurig Mistake That's Ruining The Flavor Of Your Coffee (And How To Avoid It)

    Keurig coffee machines are obviously convenient, but that convenience can lead to a subpar cup of joe if you don't know how to use the settings properly.

    By Maria Scinto 30 days ago Read More
  • A scoop of green powdered matcha for a Japanese tea ceremony

    Ceremonial Grade Matcha Doesn't Mean Anything – Here's How To Actually Pick The Best Tea

    With the demand for matcha on the rise, the market has been flooded with poorly regulated copycats. Look out for meaningless buzzwords like ceremonial grade.

    By Mariana Zapata 1 month ago Read More
  • Two cans of Four Loko.

    Why Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks Are Banned In America

    The Food and Drug Administration put regulations on certain types of drinks that combined caffeine ad alcohol, for several reasons that make good sense.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • Ina Garten in gray and black scarf smiles at event

    The Over 100-Year Old Coffee Brand Ina Garten Depends On

    Ina Garten is a lover of high-quality foods and coffee is no different. This is the 100-year old brand of coffee she's been enjoying for years now.

    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago Read More
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