BEVERAGES

There’s a Ghostbusters Frappuccino on Starbucks’s Secret Menu—Here’s How to Order One

If you're looking for a spooky way to celebrate the season, order this Ghostbusters-inspired off-menu item from Starbucks.

It’s Still Summer, But Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are Already Here

Every year, fall seems to come earlier and earlier. At least it does if you're spending any time at Starbucks.

A wine window in Florence's Via Santo Spirito.

Florence’s Plague-Era Wine Windows Are Back in Business

Florentines understood that when the threat of infectious disease is omnipresent, easy access to wine is a must.

This Is the Way: Baby Yoda Tiki Mugs Are Here

Enjoy your favorite beverage with this beautiful ceramic Baby Yoda tiki mug based on the hit series 'The Mandalorian.'

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Queen Elizabeth II Approves of Buckingham Palace's New Official Gin

Drinking this Buckingham Palace gin is the closest most of us can get to spending happy hour with the Queen.

If you're looking for a caffeine fix, you know that orange pot isn't going to help.

Why Are Decaf Coffee Pots Orange?

Both decaf and regular coffee drinkers know what the orange spout and handle on a carafe means, but they may not know why the color was chosen.

Move Over, Mister Softee: Margarita Trucks Are Bringing Cocktails to Your Doorstep

The only thing better than spotting an ice cream truck is spotting a similar vehicle that serves tequila.

At McDonald's, you could probably quench the thirst of a family of four for just $1.

The Reason Why McDonald’s Soft Drinks Are All $1—Regardless of Size

The $1 soft drinks and other items on the McDonald’s Dollar Menu are a clever way to get you in the door.

Being a brewmaster is about more than just sampling beer and coming up with new recipes. Maintenance and sanitation also play a huge role in the job.

10 Secrets of Brewmasters

Brewing beer for a living sounds like a dream job. Mostly, it is. Unless you get beer sludge on your pants.

These wine soaps are made to smell like chardonnay, cabernet, pinot noir, and pinot grigio.

Wine Isn't for Everyone—but Wine Soap Might Be

This set of four wine-scented soaps makes for a brand-new kind of bubbly experience. Relax in luxury with soap inspired by chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet, and pinot grigio.

Gollum and a Ringwraith loom near Bilbo's hobbit hole at Replay Lincoln Park's Lord of the Rings pop-up bar.

Party Like a Hobbit at Chicago’s Lord of the Rings Pop-Up Bar

Take “second breakfast” shots with Gandalf, Frodo, and the rest of the fellowship of the ring (in cardboard form).

These glasses of wine might've been cheaper than usual.

Wine Prices Are Dropping—Here’s Why

Happy National Drink Wine Day! No matter what type of wine you’re drinking, it might be cheaper lately—here’s why.

Here's Why the Coke at McDonald's Is So Good

It's made from the same ingredients as what you drink at home, but the Coke at McDonald's is engineered to taste better.

Dr Pepper's Wild Guns N' Roses Publicity Stunt to Give Everyone in America a Free Soda

Dr Pepper tried to drum up publicity by promising a free bottle to everyone in America if Guns N' Roses came out with their long-delayed 'Chinese Democracy' album in 2008. No one expected the band to do it. When they did, Dr Pepper suddenly had to make go

10 Vintage Holiday Party Tips from Old Etiquette Manuals

Stumped for holiday party decorating ideas? Scrambling for a thrilling centerpiece that you can light on fire? Look no further than these 10 tips from old-timey etiquette manuals.

The Queen makes a toast with King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in October 2018.

The Reason Queen Elizabeth II Demands Her Ice Cubes Be Round

The Queen apparently likes her drink of choice—gin mixed with Dubonnet—to be served on perfectly round rocks.

Hurry—Starbucks Is Giving Away Free Coffee Today!

With the purchase of any handcrafted beverage, you’ll get a free Starbucks drink—and yes, it includes pumpkin spice lattes.

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11 Times Drunk Animals Have Wreaked Havoc

When animals find themselves getting into the booze, chaos can ensue. Here are 11 times bears, elk, raccoons, and more have been liquored up and tormented society.

Fancy Tea Bags Could Be Contaminating Your Cup With Billions of Microplastics

Some fancy tea bags made from silky plastic material diffuse more than tea into your cup. A recent study found they can leach up to 11.6 billion particles of microplastic.

The Best Gas Station Coffee in Every State

This study from GasBuddy could settle the Wawa vs. Sheetz debate (at least where coffee is concerned).

You Can Get Paid $1000 to Drink Coffee for a Month—As Long as You Avoid Chains

If you love Starbucks and Dunkin', Business.org wants to pay you $1000 to ditch the chains for a month and seek out your local coffee shops.

A Traveling Harry Potter Beer Festival Is Coming to Several U.S. Cities

If you’ve ever wondered what the alcoholic version of a butterbeer would taste like, you’ll soon have the chance to find out.

Study: Drinking More Than Two Sodas Daily Can Increase Risk of Death

Soft drinks invite a host of health complications. A major new study warns that consuming even two glasses a day can have you fizzing out.

11 Common Misconceptions About Beer

If beer only conjures up images of frat boys pounding cans of the cheap stuff or doughy sports fans reveling in the alcoholic refreshment before, during, and after a big game, think again.

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