Drinks & Cocktails

Coffee presses, also called a french press, are a quick and easy way to make a superb cup of coffee. When using coffee presses, the coffee seems to have a fuller flavor which just cannot be...

Are you tired of Parties where there is only unhealthy soda pops or floaty mineral ice water to chose from? Here is a fruit sugar based alternative!

Here is an article on how to make great southern sweet tea. If you want to know how to make great southern sweet tea, then read this article to find out.

If you are wanting to know how to make cold green tea, read this article to find out. You will make enough for the whole family.

I love to drink hot green tea. Here is an article about how to make a cup of hot green tea.

Water is the most important thing that we consume; having access to high-quality water is a necessity not only for survival, but to help maintain the pH balance of the body. Our bodies naturally...

Brewing rich, flavorful espresso or making a comforting, creamy latte has never been easier; however, creating stimulating coffee drinks is still an art form all its own. Perfect your own barista...

Hooking up espresso machines in a portable cart is a bit challenging, but with the right foreknowledge and proper tools, it can be accomplished with ease. Before you begin, know the type of...

Many people including myself love the new McDonald's Sweet tea for $1. However being in tough times I figured out a way to make a very good copycat of the drink for far less than $1/gallon! Try...

Quenching your thirst with a refreshing pure glass of water is the advantage of having a Pur water filter mounted to your faucet. With a flip of the switch, fresh filtered water is readily...

Water quality is of the utmost importance for brewing quality beer. However, it can be difficult to make sense of water analysis reports, and even more so to figure out exactly which data in the...

Bacteria found in spring water varies in form, and the effects of drinking contaminated water can vary. Coliform bacteria, commonly found in the environment, can be ingested in drinking water but...

We've all been there, work or class tomorrow, but the night is young and the booze is goin' down smooth. You dread going to bed because you know when you wake up tomorrow you are going to feel...

I remember when I was a kid and my mom would make Kool Aid for my sisters and me. I loved it! I watched everything she did. She bought the packets of Kool Aid, used a 1 gallon pitcher, a wooden...

Sugar water, also commonly referred to as simple syrup, is a natural way to sweeten drinks, especially alcoholic cocktails and iced tea. You can purchase bottled sugar water at the grocery store,...

The effect of salt on ice is known to most. It is less widey known that sugar melts ice. Why? Sugar, like salt, lowers the freezing point of water. Consequently, adding sugar to ice--like adding...

This is an old fashion root beer recipe I came across and would like to share it with you. If you do it right, it turns out great.

There are a million ways to improve your coffee online. Unfortunately most of them involve buying expensive coffee makers and French presses. With a quick lesson in improving coffee you can enjoy...

Making a great cup of coffee requires quality filtered water, high-quality coffee beans and a clean coffee pot. Coffee leaves an oily and dirty residue behind after each time it's brewed. A dirty...

A standard three piece cocktail shaker consists of a body, strainer and cap. Occasionally, the strainer will become stuck to the cup making it difficult if not impossible to remove. There are...

Whether working out or just taking a drink to work in a sports bottle, nobody likes the plastic taste a new sports bottle has. After 10 to 20 uses the plastic taste will begin to fade as the...

The art of brewing coffee is a delicate process. It requires patience and a dedicated adherence to a specific set of instructions. Follow these steps, however, and you will discover the limitless...

Kona Kava comes from the islands of Hawaii, Samoa and Fiji primarily. It is commonly referred to as Kava or Kava Kava. This popular drink is used both in special ceremonies and as a soothing...

There is nothing as refreshing on a hot summer's day than a glass of cold lemonade.With this lemon syrup, you are not just tied to the summer. You can add honey and hot water and make a soothing...

After a wonderful dinner there is nothing better than a nice cup of coffee. This is a great dessert coffee, so unique and delicious you will want to drink it all of the time. You don’t need any...

Clove tea is a flavorful drink that has many uses. Over the course of history, cloves have been used to treat digestive disorders, coughs, toothaches, infertility, hypertension, hepatitis, thyroid...

Next to oil, coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world. According to a report by the Specialty Coffee Association, consumers in the United States alone spend upwards of 17 billion...

Caffeine has been proven safe for most people when consumed in moderation, but for health or personal reasons many individuals prefer drinking decaffeinated beverages. Although decaffeinated teas...

Willow bark tea is commonly thought to be both a pain reliever and fever reducer. The salicylic acid in this bark is the same found in most other pain relievers, such as aspirin, and is often used...

A cup of tea provides a pleasant break nearly any time of day. Take the time to brew it properly to get the most enjoyment. Whether you choose traditional black tea, green tea or herbal tea, there...

Although the ingredients appear odd, they combine together to create an energizing drink to pick you up when you feel down. Add ginger to this for additional flavor, but this molasses drink still...

Coffee grounds can be a pain if you're throwing them down your kitchen sink. Especially for people with septic tanks, coffee can clog the pipes and harm septic tanks if they are not properly...

Your coffee machine broke, you are visiting relatives that don’t drink coffee, you are traveling; there are all sorts of situations where you want to make a cup of coffee but you don’t have the...

Vodka is manufactured from ethyl alcohol, which usually does not have any color, taste or aroma. The alcoholic content for many vodka selections range from thirty five to fifty percent in volume. ...

Although water bottles are generally built to have breakaway caps that cannot be resealed after they've been broken, there are in fact a number of ways to reseal them. None are particularly easy,...

Cinnamon is a spice that dates back to 2700 B.C. Native to Sri Lanka and India, it is the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree. Historically, cinnamon has been used both to enhance the flavor...

Electrolyte enhanced water is produced by a number of different companies, primarily in bottles. It is designed to replace essential substances lost during exercise. But despite many of the...

Coffee percolators are among the oldest styles of coffee maker. The traditional, or stove-top variety, requires no electricity and was used by early American settlers. It is still used today by...

Making your own cola using stevia (a non-calorie herbal sweetener) and cola flavoring is fun and saves money. It also allows you to get both the intensity of the cola flavors and the sweetness...

Chanca piedra tea is brewed using the leaves and stems of the plant bearing the same name. Chanca piedra is an annual herb that grows worldwide in tropical climates and tends to invade the area if...

I'M SURE EVERYONE HAS HAD JELLO SHOTS BEFORE. WELL I GOT BORED WITH JUST TRADITIONAL FLAVORS AND DECIDED TO MIX THINGS UP A BIT. HOW ABOUT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE, DREAMSICLE, LEMON DROP OR...

If you’re trying to increase the amount of protein in your diet for whatever reason, a protein vanilla latte is an easy and tasty way to do it. It’s a pleasant change from all those cold, milky...

If you’re trying to increase the amount of protein in your diet for whatever reason, a protein café mocha drink is an easy and tasty way to do it. It’s a pleasant change from all those cold,...

If you’re trying to increase the amount of protein in your diet for whatever reason, protein hot chocolate is an easy and tasty way to do it. It’s a pleasant change from all those cold, milky...

Using ProMash to help you with your brew day can make things go a lot smoother. However, there is a slight learning curve when you initially start using the software. Use this tutorial to get your...

Hot coffee is a popular drink and can be purchased almost anywhere, from convenience stores to cafes, but there are a variety of methods to make your own hot coffee at home. More prevalent methods...

Sales of bottled water has more than tripled in the last decade due in large part to the public perception that it is safer than water provided by their local water service. But recent reports...

When we go to Starbucks or another coffee shop, we aren’t always buying their coffee. Sometimes we want some variety. The menu often features chai, often made cold. But what if you could make...

Rust in drinking water is usually caused by rusty pipes or water mains; however, it can also occur naturally in well water. Rust causes drinking water to turn either brown, orange, red or yellow,...

It has been difficult to turn seawater into fresh drinking water for hundreds of years. This process is known as desalination, which has been too costly to do reasonably. But technology has...