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Does black tea have the the highest level of caffeine? If so, why?
So it's usually said that tea in general has lower levels of caffeine than coffee and that black tea has more caffeine than green tea (which has more caffeine than white tea).
This suggests that the ...
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Trying to find the actual name of an eastern european distilled beverage
this is hopefully a simple question. I have had several friends from Eastern Europe, and they often visited with a bottle of a family-style distilled beverage. It is made with pretty much whatever ...
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How long boiled milk tea is consumable?
I drank milk tea in evening prepared in morning.
Is it is safe? After how much time it should not be consumed?
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How can I safely reuse tea?
I regularly reuse my tea bags, sometimes over as much as a five hour span.
I am sure that there are limits to the safe re-use of tea, but I can't find any USDA or other authoritative guidance.
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Stockpot double as beer brewing pot
I wanted to buy a large stockpot for canning tomato sauce and be able to use the same pot for the double purpose of beer brewing. I'm considering Update International Stainless 40 Qt. stockpot. It has ...
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Why does tea become bitter if brewed too hot or too long?
To try to narrow the scope and help deduce an answer to this question, I'm wondering:
Why does tea become bitter if brewed too hot or too long?
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What's really happening when reusing tea leaves?
I reuse my green tea bags three or even four times with little to no loss in flavor. But it's a pain to reheat water to the correct temperature after I'm done with the first cup and wait another ...
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How to prevent my marshmallows from melting in my hot cocoa?
Whenever I make a hot cocoa, adding powdered cocoa in a hot water (not boiling), and add my marshmallows in it, the marshmallows just melts until they are completely gone. I really want to feel the ...
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What's a good way to taste a variety of alcoholic beverages? [closed]
I've never been too keen on alcoholic beverages since trying things growing up and not liking them. However, I try to keep an open mind and would like to taste more. My problem is I'm hesitant to buy ...
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What type of tea should I use to make Thai Iced Tea?
I love the sweet iced tea you get at Thai restaurants, and want to make my own at home. I used to buy a concentrated solution online (added water and half and half), but they discontinued it. I'm ...
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How to do hot spiced apple cider without apple cider?
When I lived in the United States, I developed an addiction to hot apple cider. I relied on powder mixes (Alpine, Mott's and so on) - just adding hot water to the content of a package...
Now I'm back ...
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Are there thermo bottles to store tea, as soon as it is made (100ºC/212ºF)?
I'm looking for a thermo bottle (~ 1 Litre/ 33 oz) to store tea, as soon as it is made (let's say its temperature will be around 100 Celsius/ 212 Fahrenheit.
Is there such a brilliant bottle? Would ...
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Why do you put celery in a bloody mary?
Why do you put celery in a bloody mary? Is there a chemical reason for this or is it done just for garnish?
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Re-use rice for multiple batches of horchata?
After a making a batch of horchata, I always feel wasteful throwing away all of the uncooked rice. Can it be re-used for another batch, or has it given up its good flavors? If not, are there any ...
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Ingredients of Root Beer
I want to make root beer, what are the ingredients required to produce that signature flavor?
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Bagged or Loose Leaf Tea
What are the practical differences between using bagged vs. loose leaf tea?
Are there differences in quality, caffeine content, etc.? Why?
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Bubble Tea - Instant or Traditional Pearls
Is there any evidence that instant or traditional tapioca pearls - for bubble tea - are a better choice if I'm looking for a pearl that is very soft with just a little bit of chew? I've tried ...
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How do you make peach soda?
I was at a local brewpub and they had made a peach soda. I have 5 gallon kegs to carbonate with, but how do you make peach soda?
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How to chill beer quickly?
We all know the situation.
The party is about to begin, it's really hot outside and we forget to put the beer (or similar drink) into the fridge...
What is your way to chill beer really fast?
