Coffee and Tea Brewing Guides

Most people blame the spices when their chai latte disappoints. The problem is usually the tea. Here's what to look for and how to brew a base strong enough to survive the milk.

The truth is, the process behind Mountain Water Decaf is one of the reasons some decaf coffees taste surprisingly good while others taste like a watered-down version of the real thing.

Unlike traditional teas such as black tea, green tea, and white tea, spearmint tea does not come from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), which naturally contains caffeine. Instead, spearmint tea is an herbal drink (often called a tisane) made from the leaves of the spearmint plant, scientifically known as Mentha spicata.