Most single-cup coffeemakers require you to use pre-made pods with coffee inside. If you fill your own reusable pods, you can use your own freshly ground beans, but you have no idea how long ago the stuff in those pre-made pods was ground. To insure you have the freshest, tastiest cup of coffee without having […]
The single-cup coffeemaker that grinds your own beans before brewing coffee Read More
When I reviewed the Keurig 2.0 K550 Coffee Brewing System last November, the only complaint I had was that you can’t use your own coffee in a reusable capsule nor can you use store-brand pods. Green Mountain Roasters, Keurig’s parent company, had put some sort of “DRM” restrictions in their new 2.0 machines so they
I don’t know much (ok I don’t know anything) about wine. But I do know that traditionally, the best wines have been stored in oak barrels as part of the aging process. The wooden barrels impart flavor, color and even texture to the fermenting beverage. That’s for the good stuff though. If your budget is more
Enhance the flavor of cheap wine with the Oak Bottle Read More
If it’s ever not winter again, you’ll probably plan some picnics or pool parties to take advantage of the sun and warm weather. With the Spruce Silicone Wine Glasses, you won’t have to worry about breaking the glasses should you drop one. They are made of BPA-free, hypoallergenic food-grade silicone that is flexible, virtually unbreakable, reusable,
These wine glasses won’t break if you drop one Read More
It seems that everybody I know has a single-cup coffeemaker these days. Some have espresso machines, some have coffee machines, but everybody seems to have gone the single cup route. That’s great when you only drink a cup or two a day, but it’s not so great when you have guests over. You’ll be standing
Brazen Plus Variable Temperature Pulse Brew System coffeemaker review Read More
You’ll always know that your bottle opener is attached to the bottom of your beer mug. The Pop ‘n Pour Beer Mug with Opener is a 24-ounce glass handled beer mug with a stainless steel bottle opener permanently attached to the bottom. The opener is magnetic, so it will hold on to the bottle cap
You’ll never have to look for the bottle opener again Read More
This model of the Star Trek Enterprise is more than just a collectible – it’s a working bottle opener. It’s also more than just a utilitarian beverage opener – it also has fun sound effects (red alert, warp drive engines, and the bridge door opening sound). It’s 6″ long X 5″ wide. It will look
Boldly open bottles no one has opened before! Read More
You can take three of your favorite beverages with you in this luxurious Daines and Hathaway Triple Bar Set. The round case is made of premium leather with a suede lining; it has a shoulder strap for easy carrying. Perfectly fitted inside are three stainless steel flasks and three stainless cups. The strap can be
If you don’t travel without your potent potables… Read More
If you always want to have up to 24 cold beers on hand, dig a hole in your yard and plant a eCool beer cooler. The eCool was invented by four guys from Mors, a small island in northern Denmark, and each cooler is hand-assembled there, too. The eCool is about 44.5″ long and 8.7″-13″ in
Keep your beer chilled – winter or summer – without using electricity or ice Read More
Stylish, clever and practical. If a gadget covers those three adjectives, it’s got a chance for success. And those are the words that first come to mind for the Vector cupholder that I was fortunate to get my hands on. If you want to reduce your worry level about spilling a drink on your keyboard
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If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of wanting a glass of wine but the one you want isn’t at the proper serving temperature, you don’t have to resign yourself to an improperly served beverage. You can chill and aerate a serving of wine as you pour it with the Icecap. Keep the Icecap
Aerate and chill wine as you pour it with the Icecap Read More
You’ve probably seen pictures of coffees with the beautiful decorations on top made from the foamed milk, haven’t you? You don’t get those at just any coffee shop, and if you’re like me, you won’t be able to make anything like that at home, either. With the CinniBird Spice Pen, even I might be able
Even when you make coffee at home, you can still have decorated drinks with CinniBird Read More
Today is Black Friday, the official beginning of the holiday shopping season. Coming up with gift ideas for everyone can be difficult, but here are a couple of ideas for the coffee and tea lovers. The Aerobie AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker has everything that the coffee lover needs to make a perfect cup of
Gift ideas for coffee and tea drinkers Read More
Well, you can make Pepsi at home if you are lucky enough to live in the test area. Pepsi and SodaStream have announced a joint project called Pepsi Homemade. You’ll carbonate water using your SodaStream, and then you add one of the Pepsi or Sierra Mist Homemade 0.5L flavor caps create your own drink. Right
Now you can make Pepsi sodas at home with your SodaStream machine Read More
Keurig coffee brewing systems have been around for a while now. There have been a lot of models over the years, but they remained pretty much the same. They still only brewed a single cup at a time. They all used the little pre-filled K-Cups available in a wide variety of flavors and brands. If
Keurig 2.0 Model K550 Coffee Brewing System review Read More
Is there anything worse than drinking a beverage that’s less than frosty and tasty? I think not, and the creators of the Chillsner agree, too. The Chillsner’s stainless-steel frame is filled with a proprietary non-toxic thermal gel; you keep it in the freezer until you need it. When you’re ready for a beer, just insert
The Chillsner keeps that Pilsner cold! Read More
Once you’ve opened those old-fashioned soda bottles or a beer bottle, there’s not usually a good way to keep a cover on your drink while you’re finishing it. These Linden Sweden Bottle Caps will snap on the open bottle and keep the fizz in. They’re also a great way to keep insects out of the drink at
Keep the fizz in and the insects out with these Bottle Caps Read More
Flying these days can be a big hassle, long lines, short tempers and that’s just at the security checks. But there was a time when flying and being on an airplane was a more civilized venture, with hand mixed cocktails and plenty of elbow room. You can’t do anything about the elbow room, but you
Feel like a civilized flier again with the Carry On Cocktail Kit Read More
Julie reviewed the SodaStream Fountain Jet Starter Kit a few years ago and found that it was a good way to enjoy tasty sodas without all the waste of aluminum cans and single-use plastic bottles. SodaStream is still around, but they have introduced a variety of new carbonator machines in the past few years. One
Personalize your SodaStream Play machine with a Skinit design Read More
Having a full fridge is actually a good problem to have, right? It probably means we aren’t going hungry. But not having enough space in your fridge can be a bit frustrating at times. Brian Conti, creator of the successfully funded Strong Like Bull Magnets Kickstarter projects, is back with a new crowdfunded—and of course, magnetically-powered—product. The
bottleLoft magnetically helps save fridge space Read More