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  • A customer browses the wine section at Costco

    The Luxury Wine Costco Sells For A Steal

    You could be poppin' luxury bottles for hot dog-n-soda money. Snag a case of the fine wine Costco sells at a discount, and sip your way to the high life.

    By Ellery Weil 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 7 months ago Read More
  • Two glasses of cola with ice

    This Discontinued Coca-Cola Flavor Still Haunts Our Nightmares

    It looked like Coke, but it wasn't Coke, and then we woke up. Coca-Cola's biggest flop became America's worst nightmare, and we can't get it out of our heads.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 months 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 7 months ago Read More
  • Cored pineapples with pineapple rings on the rim

    How To Use A Pineapple Corer The Right Way

    You could be drinking everything out of a pineapple, but you're not using a pineapple corer the right way. Time to remove those tasty insides, and get snacking.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 7 months ago Read More
  • Woman refusing to drink a beer that disgusts her

    Old-School Beers We Don't See People Drink Anymore

    These beers have been around for decades, in some cases, over a century. For various reasons, however, these brews lost their appeal with mainstream beer fans.

    By Billy Francis 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 months 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 months ago Read More
  • Musician Bruce Springsteen performing on stage.

    Bruce Springsteen Won't Drink This American-Born Beer On Tour

    Tour riders give us a peek into the inner workings of their favorite musicians. What does Bruce Springsteein's concert rider tell us? He's not a Budweiser fan.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 months 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 7 months ago Read More
  • A man opening a bottle of wine

    What Should You Be Paying For Corkage Fees At A Restaurant, And Why Do They Have Them Anyway?

    Most restaurants that offer a wine menu will charge you a corkage fee if you want to bring your own. How much should you expect to pay and why?

    By Erica Martinez 7 months 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 7 months ago Read More
  • A hand turns the controls on a blender mixing a yellow liquid in a kitchen setting

    The Blender's Original Purpose Was Deliciously Wholesome

    The blender is an all-purpose kitchen tool, useful for everything from margaritas to pesto. But it was originally intended for an old-fashioned sweet treat.

    By Kat Olvera 7 months ago Read More
  • Classic margarita on a table with limes

    Why You Should Avoid Ordering Virgin Margaritas At Mexican Restaurants

    For those who avoid alcohol, a virgin margarita might seem tempting, but trust us: There are better nonalcoholic Mexican beverages out there.

    By Paige Hughes 7 months 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 7 months ago Read More
  • group of people toasting beer at a restaurant

    Is It Rude To Order Another Round From A Food Runner At A Restaurant?

    Some sit-down restaurants will hire food runners to bring things to your table as opposed to your server. Is it rude to ask these runners for more drinks?

    By Maria Scinto 7 months ago Read More
  • Lemonade in mason jars and lemons sitting on a table outside

    Lemonade Parties Are The Perfect Summer Tea Party Alternative

    If a hot summer day sounds like a bad time to drink hot tea, you're not alone. That's why so many are choosing to put together lemonade parties instead.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 7 months ago Read More
  • A can and glass of Coca-Cola on ice

    Coca-Cola Is About To Make A Major Change To Its Ingredients, According To Trump

    Coca-Cola may be switching up its U.S. recipe by going back to its roots. Here's the scoop on the possible big change in store for your next can of Coke.

    By Rolland Judd 7 months ago Read More
  • pitcher of orange juice on counter

    There's One Grocery Store Orange Juice Brand That'll Always Have A Spot In Our Fridge

    We reviewed orange juice brands, and there was a clear winner that tasted fresh and sweet, as if it was straight from the orchard and squeezed into a glass.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 7 months ago Read More
  • A pitcher and glasses filled with electric lemonade.

    This Boozy Blue Lemonade Is So Refreshing You'll Want To Sip It All Summer

    This lemonade is bright blue, but the hue doesn't come from blueberries. Find out how to make this refreshing cocktail and you'll be the star of every BBQ.

    By Paige Hughes 7 months ago Read More
  • A glass of whiskey with clear ice cubes

    Why Slow-Frozen Ice Cubes Make The Best Drinks

    Ice may seem like a straightforward cocktail ingredient, but slow-frozen ice cubes make the best drinks. Here's why the ice you're using behind the bar matters.

    By Willow Roberts 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months ago Read More
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