For most of us, carbonation is what gives soda and seltzer their fizz to give drinks a little extra oomph. To those of us who want to make our own carbonated drinks, however, there’s a lot more to it than that. CO2 tanks are the most common way of carbonating water – but what if you can’t or don’t want to use one? Thankfully, there are plenty of other options to put some fizz in…

When it comes to all the different kinds of plant milk in the world, there are very few that are as well known as soy milk. Soy milk was one of the first wildly popular plant-based milk alternatives out there and it remains still one of the most popular drinks for people who cannot or do not want to have traditional milks. With that being said, there are still some reasons why people prefer almond…

As most people who have problems with standard cow’s milk know, there are a lot of alternatives of milk to consider, with each of them providing different benefits than the others. Some milks are high in protein and fibers, while others may be more nutritious. Finding the milk alternative that suits your needs can be half the battle sometimes, especially if you are someone who has a sensitive digestive system and cannot handle gluten, nuts,…

There are many different kinds of teas available in the market. Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and different cultures have put their own spin on it. Pu erh tea, also known as Pu’er tea, is a unique kind of fermented tea that was traditionally produced in the province of Yunnan in China. The Chinese would begin with microbial fermentation once the tea leaves had been properly dried out and…

While you may assume that a cool, dark place is the perfect home for your old used tea bags, this could not be further from the truth. Once a tea bag is used, drying it out will only attract mold and bacteria to the breeding ground. Instead, it is important that the used tea bag is kept moist by being steeped in a small glass or shot glass of water. Placing the glass in your…

Iced tea is a refreshing drink commonly enjoyed by most families all year around. While some people choose to make iced tea with ice, there are a number of ways to make and enjoy iced tea without ice. Types of Iced Tea There are several different ways to make iced tea without ice. Most articles suggest either using black loose-leaf tea or black tea bags to make iced tea. While loose-leaf is a higher-quality tea…

While honey and lemon may seem to go hand in hand for some, some may find the acidity of lemon too strong or bitter, or a trigger for heartburn. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get all of the benefits of honey in tea without adding the acid levels of citrus. These recipes will allow you to get all of the delicious nutrition from honey in your tea. 1 – Sore Throat Aid This…

The green tea latte is an inexpensive and healthy drink that has become very popular over the past few years, primarily because of the “healthy” connotations attached to it. Many coffeehouses, local cafes, and other establishments have begun offering their own variant of the green tea latte, and several of these do not even use any matcha. If you were going to make one without matcha, there are a number of different ways to do…