Holiday Coffee Drinks to Make at Home (+ a Cozy Brunch Menu)
Gingerbread lattes, peppermint mochas and pumpkin spice lattes you can make at home, plus a cozy holiday brunch menu and make-ahead timeline.
Peppermint Mocha (Made With Real Chocolate)
A homemade peppermint mocha with real melted chocolate and just enough peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy cane.
Homemade Gingerbread Latte (With Easy Gingerbread Syrup)
A cozy homemade gingerbread latte with a 5-minute gingerbread syrup made from molasses, brown sugar and warm spices. No espresso machine needed.
Cozy Cinnamon French Toast (Café-Style)
Thick, custardy cinnamon French toast with crisp golden edges. The bread, soak time and pan heat that make café-style French toast at home.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (With Real Pumpkin)
A cozy homemade pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin, warm spices and maple. Ready in 10 minutes, no espresso machine needed.
Do You Need a Gooseneck Kettle? A Simple Buying Guide
Why pour-over fans love gooseneck kettles, stovetop vs electric, the features worth paying for and who can skip one.
Café-Style Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
A coffee-shop style egg and cheese breakfast sandwich with a soft folded egg, melty cheese and toasted bread, ready in about 10 minutes.
French Press Coffee: The Ratio, Grind and Method That Work
The French press ratio, grind size and four-minute method for a rich, full-bodied cup, plus how to avoid gritty, bitter coffee.
How to Make a Latte Without an Espresso Machine
Three easy ways to make a café-style latte at home with no espresso machine, plus how to froth milk with a jar, a whisk or a French press.
Burr vs Blade Coffee Grinder: Which Should You Buy?
Why the grinder matters more than the coffee maker, how burr and blade grinders differ, and what to look for at each budget.