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Brewing coffee for a group? Top tips to get the most delicious 12 cups

Brewing a large batch of coffee is quite different than brewing coffee only for yourself. Here's what to know about how much coffee to make 12 cups of joe.
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Is ButcherBox worth it? What I learned from trying this meat delivery service

Are you considering ordering from Butcherbox? Here's what I experienced with my box -- from meat selection to packaging to quality.
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The best cities to splurge on a luxury dinner this New Year’s Eve

Looking to ring in the new year with a luxurious dining experience? A recent study by Cabo Villa Vegas Dave analyzed five-star fine-dining restaurants in the 50 most populated U.S. cities, just a week before New Year’s Eve. one luxury restaurant every 1.8 square miles. This Florida city contains 20 five-star fine-dining restaurants spread across […]
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The 7 best instant coffees for quick, delicious coffee

Instant coffee has improved exponentially over the years. Here's the best instant coffees on the market, for quick, delicious coffee.
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Highland Park’s Martin Markvardsen talks whisky, passion, and tradition

Chatting up Highland Park's senior brand ambassador on boxing, whisky, and the brand's latest release.
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The best things this drinks writer tasted this year, from wines to NA brews

Breaking down the best of what filled our cup in 2024.
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Strike a celebratory note with these New Year’s Champagne alternatives

Prepping for New Year's Eve celebrations doesn't only have to mean Champagne -- it can be a great excuse for cocktails too!
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Why dark roast isn’t always the best: Understanding the different coffee roasts

From light roast to extra dark roasts, explore this guide to help you classify various coffee roasts.
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An inside look at a premium wagyu butcher shop in NYC

To learn more about wagyu and butchery, we spoke to the wagyu experts at THE HYUN Premium Butcher Shop in New York City.
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Throw an elegant holiday party with these gin cocktails

Key to incredible holiday party cocktails is creating drinks which not only taste good, but which look festive and spectacular too.
No Normal Coffee

How a Swiss hiking trip sparked the creation of the world’s first coffee in a tube

Just one tube of No Normal Coffee can make 20 cups of coffee, enough to carry you through your entire adventure
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The best decaf coffee beans to buy

The reasons for going decaf are many, from not wanting the jitters to avoiding anxiety. Here are the best decaf coffee beans for a delicious cup, every time.
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Don’t panic! We’ve got last minute easy holiday cocktail recipes

If you’re hosting friends or family today and you haven’t prepared your drinks yet, don’t worry! We’ve got a set of dead easy and delicious cocktails from bourbon brand Jim Beam that you can whip up in a snap — including a , our favorite easy way to provide cocktails for a crowd. Jim Beam […]
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The best medium roast coffee beans for a perfectly balanced cup

Start your day with a full-bodied, medium roast cup of coffee with these best medium roast coffee beans.
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Starbucks workers around the nation go on strike on Christmas Eve

According to Starbucks Workers United, nearly 300 Starbucks stores nationwide were impacted by this strike across 47 states.
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What is vodka made from? Why it’s more than just a flavorless mixer

If you break it down into the most simplified version, vodka is simple water and ethanol.
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Celebrate Noche Buena with these striking tequila cocktails

Depending on where you are in the world, the big party for Christmas might be held on December 25 — or it might be on December 24, as people get together to slide into Christmas together. That’s true here in Germany, and it’s the case for many Latinx people too who get together to celebrate […]
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Spanish Coffee recipe: Combine rum and coffee for the perfect after-dinner drink

Here's a super-simple Spanish Coffee recipe that makes for the perfect after-dinner drink or anytime "treat yourself" cocktail.
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Does drinking coffee and tea lower your cancer risk? New study explores

In a new scientific meta-analysis of more than a dozen studies published today, researchers suggest that coffee and tea consumption could lower the risk of developing certain kinds of cancers.
Coquito cocktails

Learn how to master the Coquito cocktail with these great recipes

A classic Puerto Rican cocktail for the holidays, the Coquito is your new favorite drink this winter. Here's how to make great versions of the drink.
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What is cask strength bourbon and why should you try it?

If you didn’t know it already, your favorite whiskey doesn’t come out of the barrel at a smooth, easily sippable 80-proof.
Jack Daniel’s

Jack Daniel’s launches High Toast Maple Barrel Tennessee Rye Whiskey

The newest addition to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys is a Tennessee straight rye whiskey finished in high toast maple barrels.
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Mix your best mezcal into these holiday cocktails

Known for its rich and deep flavors, mezcal can add a depth and interest to many cocktails but it can be a little intimidating to mix with.
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Why does coffee make me sleepy? How caffeine can leave you feeling tired

If you've felt that random wave of tiredness hit you after consuming caffeine, you might have asked yourself why this happens.
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Want a cocktail that surprises? Try these Middle Eastern-inspired winter drinks

Looking at three new winter cocktails from the Middle Eastern-minded restaurant Sifr in Chicago.
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Brew the perfect cup: 8 best coffees for French press lovers

New to the world of french press brewing? Explore these options for the best coffee for french press makers.
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Canadian whisky deserves a spot in your home bar (and these are our favorites)

There are many noteworthy whiskies from our friendly neighbors to the north that are absolutely worth adding to your home bar cart.
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Can you make great coffee in a single serve? Klatch Coffee’s answer

We interviewed Klatch Coffee's expert roaster, Heather Perry, to learn more about the specialty roaster's approach to single-serve coffee.
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Gather (most of) a pour-over coffee system for $116 at Amazon

Amazon has some great discounts on your starter package for designing a pour-over system at home. Here's what coffee lovers need.
World Whiskey Society

World Whiskey Society is releasing 20-Year-Old Family Reserve Whiskey

Distilled at a well-known (but unnamed) Kentucky distillery, it begins with a mash bill of 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley.
Log Still Distillery

Log Still Distillery and The Archdiocese of Louisville collaborated on a bourbon

It’s called Faithfully Crafted: The Trinity Blend Bourbon and it was crafted to highlight the faith and community prevalent in the Kentucky bourbon world.
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We can’t wait to make these gorgeous tequila holiday cocktails

While many people opt to mix tequila with light, fruity flavors, this versatile spirit can work equally well with wintery flavors like pumpkin and amaros.
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Get dark and moody with these spiced rum holiday cocktails

Spiced rums are one of those spirits which are enormously popular in simple mixed drinks like a rum and coke, but can be a bit of a challenge to mix cocktails with.
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Toast to the season with these holiday bourbon cocktails

Winter is the season for sitting by the fire, for cozy sweaters and wool mittens, for the festive holiday time — and also for bourbon.
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Brownie

Treat yourself to LEXINGTON BAKES’ limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Espresso Brownies while you still can

The newest Pumpkin Spice Espresso Brownies are made with 100% organic and fair trade ingredients.
Laws Whiskey House

Laws Whiskey House is opening a new “Whiskey Sanctuary”

This 4,000-square-foot, two-story facility will be home to a "whiskey church," tasting rooms, and a full bar.
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Need a last-minute gift idea? This wine gift set is just $50

Delight the wine lover in your life with this rechargeable gadget for opening your wine and keeping it fresh. It's on sale at Amazon.
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This automated home brewer deal is perfect for any beer lover

The F1 Automated Home Brewer is a great way to get into making your own beer. It's on sale now at a huge discount at Amazon. Here's why you need it.
Laird Maca Instant Latte

Laird Superfood launches new latte for enhanced energy and vitality

Just in time to support New Year's resolutions, functional coffee brand Laird Superfood has launched a new product: the Maca Instant Latte.
Homemade eggnog

How to make eggnog and mix into 6 cocktail recipes

We've rounded up the six best spiked eggnog recipes, ones that emphasize everything from cognac to mezcal.
Town Branch

Town Branch is releasing the oldest bottled-in-bond American single malt whiskey ever

Matured for fifteen years in ex-bourbon barrels, this 100-proof, bottled-in-bond, single-barrel barrel, non-chill filtered whiskey is truly special.
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Toast the year’s end with these luxury tequila cocktails

While some end of year cocktails are bubbly, there's always a place for a well made drink, in a traditional formulation, using high quality ingredients.
Cafe Grumpy Peppermint Mocha

How Café Grumpy crafts festive coffee blends — and how you can do it at home

We've learned that brewing festive coffee flavors at home starts with understanding what makes a good cup of coffee: quality sourcing and expert brewing.
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Throw a winning bash with these easy holiday punch recipes to share

When it comes to hosting for a crowd, we’re big fans of in advance. If you’re hosting more than five or six guests, then trying to make everyone individual cocktails will be very challenging and you’ll be at the bar all night rather than having the chance to socialize — and it’s even more challenging […]
Podium Coffee Club

Podium Coffee Club launches first-of-its kind coffee subscription service

This first-of-its-kind coffee subscription service is designed for coffee lovers who want the highest quality, freshness, and flavor delivered to their doorstep.
The Kōloa Rum Company

Kōloa Rum launches The Raiders 65th Anniversary Spice Rum

This is the second Raiders release of the year with the first being the Rum Rusher Hawaiian Rum Cocktail in May.
Minus Beanless Coffee

Tired of energy crashes? Here’s a Beanless coffee worth trying

To solve this frustrating problem, better-for-you-brand Minus Coffee has crafted the Minus Instant Vanilla Oat Milk Latte, an instant, beanless coffee with no caffeine crashes.
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Welcome the new year in style with these classy gin cocktails

These recipes from Silent Pool Gin feature the gin's smooth profile and delicately floral flavor.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Traeger Grills announce a holiday partnership

Recently, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Traeger Grills announced a holiday partnership.
Whisky

Southern Distilling is the first brand to offer contract distilled American single malt whiskey

North Carolina-based Southern Distilling Company is the first contract distiller to offer bulk American single malt whiskey.