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The Reason Coffee Makes Some People Sleepy

Saying “Coffee makes me sleepy” might earn you a few puzzled looks, but there’s a science behind the phenomenon.

Busch Is Brewing Up a Nonalcoholic Bone Broth "Beer" for Dogs

Busch's new nonalcoholic bone broth Dog Brew lets you safely share a "beer" with your canine companion.

Viral 'Appuchino' drinks are a hit for Starbucks.

How Those Super-Complicated Viral Starbucks Drinks Are Boosting the Company's Bottom Line

Your 32-modification 'Appuchino' may drive some baristas crazy, but it's also helping Starbucks keep coffee prices reasonable for everyone.

Someone somewhere is drinking a porn star martini right now.

What’s Your Country’s Drink of Choice? This Map Shows the Most Popular Cocktails Around the World

If the best cocktails are also the most Googled ones, go ahead and give awards to the porn star martini and the piña colada.

7-Eleven has sometimes had to deal with more than just brain freeze.

11 7-Eleven Controversies

The popular convenience store chain has endured everything from a 3-D glasses fiasco to being accused of peddling pornography.

If you're craving Starbucks, they're craving Starbucks. Bring them to Starbucks.

Everything You Need to Know About the Puppuccino, Starbucks’s Secret Menu Item for Dogs

So, what is a Starbucks Puppuccino? Since the treat’s most ardent fans (dogs) can’t tell you, we will.

This Map Pinpoints How Much a Cup of Coffee Will Cost You Around the World

Keep this map of the average price of coffee around the world handy for your next caffeine-fueled adventure.

Enjoy a Summer Cocktail With These Star Wars Tiki Mugs Featuring Iconic Scenes From the Original Trilogy

Relax this summer by sipping on a drink from a tiki mug inspired by locations in Star Wars like Hoth, Tatooine, Endor, and more.

People Swear That Mexican Coke Tastes Much Better—and They Might Be Onto Something

If you're convinced that a bottle of Mexican Coke tastes better than it's American counterpart, you're not alone.

You’re Grinding Your Coffee Too Finely—Science Says So

If you grind your coffee beans too finely, you may not be getting the most out of the product, according to one study.

5 Foods and Beverages That Help Kill Bad Breath

The best way to get rid of bad breath is to brush your teeth. If you can’t do that, here are five things that might help.

Coffee goes stale quickly when not stored properly.

What Is the Best Way to Store Coffee?

Proper coffee storage is important, but sticking your coffee grounds or beans in the freezer may be doing more harm than good.

You're Probably Not Cleaning Your Coffee Maker Enough

If your coffee maker is brewing bitter coffee or isn't working properly, try cleaning it with vinegar.

Chameleon Cold-Brew Wants to Pay You $3000 to Take More Coffee Breaks

If you're looking for an excuse to take more coffee breaks, check out this $3000 sweepstakes from an Austin, Texas-based coffee company.

Winnipeg is the Slurpee Capital of the World.

How Winnipeg, Canada, Became the Slurpee Capital of the World

Despite six-month winters and sub-zero temperatures, Winnipeg moves more Slurpees than anywhere else.

Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: What's the Difference?

Cold brew and iced coffee are often lumped together, but there are major differences between the recipes that affect the taste and the price of the drink.

Make the Perfect Whipped Coffee at Home in Less Than 5 Minutes

If you missed the whipped coffee trend last year, it's not too late to learn the three-ingredient recipe and mix up your coffee routine.

Your Herbal Tea Isn’t Actually Tea at All—Here’s Why

True tea comes from leaves of the 'Camellia sinensis' plant. All other beverages commonly labeled 'tea' are technically tisane.

Cocaine wine enthusiast Pope Leo XIII waves to the camera.

Vin Mariani: The Cocaine-Infused Wine Beloved by Popes and Presidents

Vin Mariani, a 19th-century wine, contained a potent jolt of coca leaves—which prompted Pope Leo XIII to sing its praises.

Ruins of Industrial Brewery Unearthed in Ancient Egypt City

The massive brewery uncovered in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos was capable of producing 5900 gallons of beer at a time.

Hi-C Orange Lavaburst Is Returning to McDonald's Soda Fountains

Attention, nostalgic McDonald's customers: Hi-C Orange Lavaburst will be restored to its rightful spot in soda fountains after a three-year hiatus.

6 Ways to Open a Bottle Without a Bottle Opener

If you can't find a bottle opener at home, a key, a lighter, and even a sheet of paper can work in a pinch.

Egg coffee at Café Giang in Hanoi, Vietnam.

A Brief History of Vietnamese Egg Coffee

The proprietary egg coffee recipe contains one secret ingredient and several surprising ones—including cheese.

Queen Elizabeth II likes what she likes—and you can like it, too.

Give Yourself a Royal Treat By Sipping Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Tea—and Making It Just the Way Her Majesty Would

You can’t have afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace, but you can drink yours just like the queen does.

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