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Beverage Facts
The Beverages section deals with how all sorts of drinks actually work. Learn the affects that tea, beer, water and other beverages can have on your metabolism and overall health.
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Never Heard of the Slightly Boozy Old-time Drink Cronk? You Will
Cronk was a mildly alcoholic beverage, popular from about 1840 to 1910, that's once more being brewed and just might become a sensation again.
Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this simple drink from the 1700s wind up at the world's most famous horse race?
Must-have Bar Essentials to Make Killer Cocktails at Home
You don't have to go out to have a killer cocktail if you have a killer bar setup at home. We'll tell you exactly what you need to make it happen.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a "cure" for malaria.
How Matcha Went From Ancient Ceremonial Tea to Health Drink Du Jour
Matcha tea has roots in Zen Buddhism and Japanese tea ceremonies. So how did this ancient tea end up on the menus of hip tea houses and even Dunkin' Donuts?
What Makes a Whiskey Scotch Whisky?
Our scotch connoisseur says that what makes a whiskey 'scotch whisky' comes down to the legalities of where it's from and how it's made. Oh, and scotch whisky doesn't have an 'e' in its name.
Ancient Pisco Is Enjoying a Modern-day Renaissance
A smooth, South American brandy, Pisco is experiencing an American renaissance after centuries of popularity — and disputed history — in Peru and Chile.
Is Half-and-half Really Half and Half?
A lot of us use it every day, but what is actually in half-and-half and where did it come from?
Soju: The Wildly Popular Spirit of South Korea
Soju is South Korea's unofficial national drink, a rice-fermented concoction often likened to vodka, but with about half the alcohol content.
What's the Difference Between Whiskey and Bourbon?
You might think the difference is only in the name, but it's more than that. The slight variations in recipes, aging and even geography make whiskey and bourbon two different alcohols.
Cold Brew, Iced, Nitro: Yep, Cold Coffee Is Hot
Cold brew coffee is coffee that's cold. And brewed. Right? Yes, but there's way more to it than that.
Good News! Nonalcoholic Beer No Longer Sucks
Once just an afterthought of the beer industry, today's nonalcoholic beer is tasty and outpacing the alcoholic stuff globally by two to one.
Why Italian Is the International Language of Coffee
Espresso, latte, macchiato. The coffee bean didn't even originate in Italy, so why do so many coffee drinks have Italian names?
What's the Difference Between Apple Juice and Apple Cider?
They are different, aren't they?
Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?
In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as Americans' favorite drink. How did water, something we get for free, become a multi-billion-dollar business?
The Fascinating History of Lemonade
Lemonade has a long and storied history, from its beginnings in ancient Egypt all the way to current 21st-century pop culture.
The Coffee Belt and Your Morning Joe
To begin to understand the Coffee Belt, you first have to know what makes for a tasty coffee bean.
Wasted Bread Is Being Brewed Into Craft Beer
You know that last loaf of bread that no one wants? It could get transformed into microbrews, courtesy of an organization that's passionate about both ending food waste and making delicious beer.
Drinking Noncow’s Milk May Stunt Children's Growth
Nondairy milk alternatives are growing in popularity, deemed healthier by many almond and soy milk drinkers. But a new study shows a nondairy milk diet may have an unintended health effect on children.
What 'Percentage' Is Whole Milk?
Have you been thinking all wrong about the difference in fat content between milk varieties?
Cows Need Not Apply: Synthetic Vegan Lab Milk on the Horizon
By cutting cows out of the equation entirely, the company Perfect Day looks to create animal-free milk in a lab, benefiting the environment, cows — and the bottom line.
Here's What's Really in Your Pumpkin Spice Latte
Fall's official beverage, as some call it, is seriously lacking in pumpkin and spices.
Does whole milk spoil faster than skim milk?
Spoiler alert: Light and heat — not your milk's fat content — are what get bacteria excited.
10 Mind-blowing Alcohol Facts
Americans tend to think of their Puritan forebears as abstemious killjoys. But the truth is, they drank far more liquor than Americans of today. What other alcohol-related fact bubbles can we burst for you?
Does a Beer's 'Born-on Date' Matter?
We're used to looking at the expiration date for milk but what about beer? While some brands proudly display their beers' "date of birth," others hide it with some cryptic codes. Does the date affect the taste?
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