Articles filed under Beverages
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What’s the best lime seltzer? 15 top-selling brands rankedMay 20, 2026 5:29 am - Nailing a natural lime taste is apparently tough business. But testers found enough consensus in an epic fizz-a-thon to name a winner — and to help shoppers decide which brands might line up with their own preferences. Here are the waters that bubbled to the top, and those that simply fell flat.
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A little luxury, and other reasons to decant wineMay 06, 2026 5:36 am - Once, every wine needed decanting; today, not so much. But in exchange for convenience, are we giving up pleasure?
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See how mezcal is made in MexicoApr 28, 2026 5:03 am - Mexico’s agave spirit mezcal is still produced much as it has been for generations. The work is slow and physical, guided by knowledge passed down within Indigenous families.
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Aldi’s wine selection is surprisingly good. Here are 6 bargain bottles to try.Apr 15, 2026 5:26 am - When you shop for wine at Aldi, you’re choosing from labels that aren’t sold anywhere else. It can be a mixed bag, but if you choose carefully, you can find solid options at excellent prices.
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Three lively, chillable wines to welcome springApr 01, 2026 5:07 am - With spring on the calendar and occasionally in the air, here are three lively, chillable and delicious wines to celebrate the season.
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Trying to save money on wine? Rethink the second-cheapest bottle.Mar 10, 2026 5:17 am - Many people have long approached wine lists in an identical way: They reflexively order the second-least-expensive glass or bottle. It’s easy to understand why this strategy has generations of adherents, but do those second-from-the-bottom selections actually offer reliable value?
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Where wine and (pop) culture meetMar 04, 2026 5:43 am - One way to choose wine is in exploration of wine’s role in human culture. It may be in art or politics or even involve the biggest pop star in the known universe. Here are some examples of wine and our culture, a unique union of man, plant and planet.
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Shrubs are the sweet, sour and sharp secret to superior drinksMar 03, 2026 5:48 am - More people should be in on the secret of shrubs — sometimes called drinking vinegars — particularly during winter. The sharpness of vinegar can penetrate the chilly doldrums in an invigorating way, especially in a hot toddy formulation. This floral, fruity nonalcoholic shrub combines chamomile and lavender with pears for an aromatic, restorative drink.
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How to change the way you make coffee to improve your life — foreverFeb 18, 2026 5:06 am - Coffee needs a Buy It For Life makeover. We’re wasting good money, and beans, on shoddy equipment. That new $50 drip coffee maker on your counter? Destined for the landfill after a few years of dispensing mediocre coffee. Here’s a guide to affordable, repairable coffee equipment that’s designed to last decades.
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Looking for a new winter white wine? Try AlbariñoFeb 04, 2026 5:18 am - With white wine consumption in the U.S. topping red for the first time in 30 years, you may be experimenting with white wines. If so, give Albariño a try. You wouldn’t have had the option a few years ago.
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