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  • 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 22 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 22 days 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 23 days 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 24 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of coffee K-Cups for Keurig

    Putting K-Cups In Your Machine Like This Is A Disaster Waiting To Happen

    Everyone knows that coffee pods are easy and convenient, but if you've been slotting in K-Cups haphazardly you should know there's a right way to do it.

    By Rolland Judd 25 days ago Read More
  • hand pushing plunger on French press

    What To Consider Before Buying Your First French Press

    The French press is a classic for beginner brewers. It's relatively affordable, it's easy to use, and it's hard to mess up. Here's what to consider when buying.

    By Maria Scinto 26 days ago Read More
  • Matcha latte alongside matcha powder and whisk

    How Much Caffeine Is In A Cup Of Matcha?

    Matcha definitely still gives you a buzz, but how much caffeine is in this bright green beverage? Spoiler alert: It probably has more than you think.

    By Ben Hillin 28 days ago Read More
  • A shot of espresso being prepared

    How Many Espresso Shots Is Too Many In One Day?

    Espresso has concentrated amounts of caffeine, so knowing how much you can consume in a day compared to regular coffee is important.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 28 days ago Read More
  • Coffee spilling out of a burlap bag

    How Many Cups Of Coffee You Can Get From An Average Bag Of Beans

    If you're stocking up on coffee beans but not sure how much to buy, this is the guide you need. Here's how many cups you'll get from each bag.

    By Ben Hillin 30 days ago Read More
  • close-up of Addison Rae at a red carpet event.

    Here's Addison Rae's Favorite Starbucks Order

    Influencer and popstar Addison Rae has a specific order at Starbucks that she tailors to her preferences, and it sounds delicious.

    By Dylan Murray 1 month ago Read More
  • Various items from the Dunkin' summer menu

    Dunkin's New Summer 2025 Menu Review: From Sweet To Savory, This Lineup Doesn't Disappoint

    Dunkin' has rolled out its summer menu with wraps, donuts, and of course, coffee drinks. We ordered it all to see what slaps and what falls flat.

    By Jenn Carnevale 1 month ago Read More
  • Steak with coffee rub

    Baste Grilled Meat With This Breakfast Staple For Unforgettable Flavor

    A nice baste can really bring your grilled meat to another level, and there's one particular breakfast staple that can bring an unforgettable flavor.

    By Jonathan Kesh 1 month ago Read More
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