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Mulled Apple Cider

Mulled apple cider is thought to have originated in Germanic countries with a drink called "Wassail." Wassail started as a mulled form of mead, wine or beer, but later grew to include apple cider mulled with spices such as ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. Today, mulled apple cider remains...

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About.co...ee / Tea — Before yesterday

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What are Your Favorite Spices for Hot Drinks?

It's no wonder that spices were once worth their weight in gold! From classics like Spiced Turkish Coffee and Masala Chai to more contemporary drinks like Orange Ginger Hot Cocoa, spices can have a major impact on the drinks we love. Some spices work better than others when it comes to parti...

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About.co...ee / Tea — 7 days ago

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Tisanes vs. "Herbal Teas"

Although people commonly refer to chamomile, mint and ginger as "herbal teas," they are technically not tea at all. Whereas "herbal teas" come from many plants, "true teas" (such as white, green, oolong and black) come from the camellia Sinensis (or "Chinese c...

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About.co...ee / Tea — November 03

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Name This Leaf

How well do you know your tealeaves? Can you identify them by only the appearance and aroma? Test your skills and, if you're right, win bragging rights on Coffee / Tea and with your friends and family! Let's begin... This leaf doesn't look very leafy. Hmm... It smells roasty and a little bit...

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About.co...ee / Tea — November 02

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"Third Wave Coffee"

GQ Magazine recently published an online slide show about "third wave coffee," the current trend toward super-premium coffees, such as small batch roasts, artfully crafted espresso drinks and direct-from-origin beans. It profiles a handful of top-notch coffee purveyors across America ...

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About.co...ee / Tea — October 28

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How to Store Coffee & Tea

Do you know how to properly store your coffee and tea? (Hint: "In the freezer" isn't the right answer.) No matter how fresh your coffee and tea are when you buy them, all the flavor and benefits of freshness are lost when they are improperly stored. Whether you're fuzzy on the deta...

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About.co...ee / Tea — October 26