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  • A close-up of a white mug being filled with espresso

    Why Cafe Espresso Tastes Better Than What You Make At Home

    Espresso is a whole different beast compared to drip coffee. If you're getting frustrated that your homemade espresso isn't as good as the cafe's, here's why.

    By Dylan Murray 10 hours ago Read More
  • A skilled barista pouring a rosetta in a cappuccino

    The Wartime Legend Surrounding The Origins Of Cappuccinos

    The origin of cappuccino includes a 17th-century wartime legend, but the beloved coffee drink really owes its existence to 20th century technology.

    By Ben Hillin 11 hours ago Read More
  • Steaming to-go cup of coffee cup surrounded by whole beans

    This Gas Station's Coffee Is Hands Down The Best We Tried

    Just because you're getting your morning coffee from a gas station, doesn't mean it should taste bad. Here's the brew we'd choose every time.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 4 days ago Read More
  • Flight attendant pushing airline beverage cart

    The Airplane Drink Myth You Have To Stop Believing

    Don't let unnecessary worries make airline travel more stressful than it is. The Takeout spoke to a flight attendant who debunked this common drink myth.

    By Maria Scinto 5 days ago Read More
  • Two cups of to-go coffee on a table.

    12 Gas Station Coffees, Ranked From Worst To Best, According To Reviews

    Gas station coffee is a necessity for road trips? But which cup of joe is worthy of your cup holder? We ranked the biggest brands based on customer feedback.

    By Kylie Werner 6 days ago Read More
  • 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 7 days 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 10 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 12 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 13 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 15 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 16 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 20 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 21 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 21 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 25 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 25 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 26 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 26 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 27 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 27 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 28 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 28 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 1 month 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 1 month ago Read More
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