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…