As someone who bookends most days with a pot of tea, I’m surprised at how frequently people who can rattle off the differences between light- and dark-roast coffee or Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon ...

When I was living in the United States, one of my favorite things to do was attend coffee tastings, known as cuppings. There was something about the tasters’ almost scientific approach that appealed ...

A freshly brewed mug of tea is the product of many serendipities: ancient human ingenuity, meticulous harvesting, global trade and a whole lot of chemistry. In her new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of ...

Black tea is a popular beverage made from oxidized leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant (1). Though widely known for its nutritional benefits, black tea is also used as a hair care treatment. Many ...

In June 2020, the people of Britain put their differences aside to condemn a brazen act of aggression against their country. An American expat known only as “Michelle” had posted an instructional ...

My home state of Tamil Nadu, at the southern end of India, is famous for its coffee. “Filter kaapi,” as we call it, is the definitive drink, hot, milky, bitter with chicory, and served in an iconic ...

Discover the daily rituals of tea drinking in Britain with this lighthearted exploration of British culture. Follow a young man as he humorously outlines his routine, highlighting just how central tea ...

Can I apply tea tree oil directly on hair? What you don't want to do is douse yourself in tea tree oil because you heard it was good for your skin once and ran with it. Let's get serious for a ...

Key Points Boots are the perfect warm, moist environment that allows odor-causing bacteria and fungus to grow.Regular cleaning and drying between each wear will help reduce odor.Deodorize winter boots ...