Do you love tea? Drinking tea is wonderful as you have many varieties to choose from. If you are a tea lover, you may be tempted to brew a large quantity of tea and store some for future use. But is brewing tea in large batches a good idea? Can brewed tea get moldy or…
Green tea is popular in Asia and all parts of the world due to its aromatic smell and bittersweet taste. For those who do not like coffee, this is a good alternative. However, if you are a fan of tea but are also having problems taking in acidic foods, you need to know if green…
I have a very vivid memory as a kid of amber-colored mason jars sitting out in the sunlight on the harshest days of summer. The goal was to let the tea steep in the afternoon sun and avoid the house getting any hotter by boiling up a pot of tea in the kitchen. Nowadays, this…
As one of the most widely consumed and popular alcoholic drinks consumed by adults globally, beer is synonymous with a relaxing lifestyle, whether at family gatherings or catching up with our friends and colleagues on the weekend. In fact, this beverage has become a part of social traditions and cultures in many nations, such as…
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages globally, and triple-brewed coffee is another hidden gem in the coffee world. Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee, but not all coffee is created equal. Some love a double brewed espresso, cappuccino, latte, or a black with sugar, and baristas take precise…
Brewing beer dates as far back as 4,000 B.C. in the early colonies of Mesopotamia, and the formula has evolved and been varied over the many years since. Thankfully for us, the methods and instructions have become quite a bit clearer since the dawn of civilization. Perhaps you have decided you wanna throw your hat…
Sometimes our circumstances make us resort to less than optimal circumstances to do what we need or desire to do. Maybe you’re a college student, the budget is low, and all you have to work with is a plastic container to make tea. Maybe you’re on the road in an RV, and all you have…
If the strength of your tea varies each time you brew it, you may have wondered if the brewing time affects caffeine levels. Well, let’s find out. Does brewing tea longer increase caffeine content? Brewing tea longer does increase caffeine. When you steep tea for longer, the water extracts caffeine extensively from the leaves. So,…
Have you tried a cold coffee brew at your favorite coffee chain and wished you could make a similar cup at home? Cold brewed coffee has grown to be one of the biggest trends in the coffee scene. The best part is that you don’t need to be a seasoned barista or have special equipment…
For something so simple as a pot of coffee, you can really burn a hole in your wallet. Ways to get your fix can range from the barebones ten-dollar generic coffeemaker to espresso machines that will rack up a cool fifteen-hundred dollars. Coffee grinders can also run up to two-hundred dollars with little regard for…