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Taste Test: English Breakfast Tea

There was some steep competition.

I Can't Live Without This Tea

It's strong, smooth, and available online.

Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

Butter adds velvety texture and comforting flavor to this special-occasion cocktail, a combination of our two favorite winter warmers.

The Best Hot Cocoa Mix for Cozy Winter Nights

We tested ten mixes so you don't have to.

How to Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker

It's time to make coffee like a cowboy.

Star Anise–Black Pepper Hot Toddy

This festive, spiced toddy starts with a black tea base. English breakfast tea is especially good with the black pepper and star anise, but Earl Grey would be nice, too.

Forget about PSL. I'm Obsessed with Hot Cinnamon Sunset Tea.

This cult cinnamon tea is your new go-to winter drink.

The Best Instant Coffee Is Sudden Coffee

Because instant coffee is like wine—the bad stuff is cringe-worthy, and the good stuff is worth the price tag.

5 Caffeine-Free Alternatives to Coffee That Actually Taste Good

Are you tweaking with coffee-anxiety as you read this? Maybe it's time to kick the habit.

How to Brew a Perfect Pot of Tea

Turns out it's a little more complicated than pouring hot water over a tea bag.

The Elements of Great Masala Chai

Indian masala chai (tea) is spiced with a whole range of healing and satisfying spices—master the simple method and make your own blend to suit your own tastes.

4 New Cocktails (and Other Pick-Me-Ups) for Spring

These refreshing cocktails (and mocktails!) will open your eyes to the wonders of spring—even if it's still too cold outside to enjoy it.

Moneygun Hot Toddy

At Moneygun in Chicago, they make this hot toddy in a French press. It's the perfect answer to what to drink on a chilly night.

This Drink Will Change the Way You Feel About White Chocolate

A serendipitous pairing inspires a comforting drink that turns heads and changes minds.

3 Incredible Matcha Drinks That Aren't Lattes

Send these to anybody who thinks matcha is "gross."

Cinnamon White Hot Chocolate

Cinnamon lends warming complexity to this comforting and creamy cold-weather drink. Want to turn it into a hot cocktail? A splash of rum certainly wouldn't hurt.

Matcha White Hot Chocolate

This rich and creamy white chocolate has tropical notes thanks to the coconut milk, plus a boost of caffeine and bold green color from matcha powder.

Have You Been Brewing Green Tea Wrong This Whole Time?

Here's how to do it right, plus a guide to buying and storing the beloved ancient beverage.

Chai-Spiced Hot Toddy

This rum-spiked hot toddy is infused with fiery black pepper, revitalizing cinnamon, and cleansing cardamom to cure the winter blues.