Bar & Beverage
What is Kombucha?
Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from tea and a yeast and bacterial culture.
What is Guinness?
Guinness is a traditional dark Irish stout with a rich, complex flavor and a thick, frothy head.
Popular New Orleans Cocktails
Cocktails are an integral part of New Orleans. Learn about the most popular cocktails in town, some which were born here, others that the city has adopted.
What is Fortified Wine?
Fortified wines are wines to which a distilled spirit has been added. They tend to be sweeter and have a higher alcohol content than regular wines.
What is Champagne?
Champagne is a variety of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France. It derrives it's unique bubbles from a second fermentation process within the bottle.
What is Mulled Wine?
Mulled wine a popular warm beverage enjoyed throughout Europe during the winter months. Although recipes vary, mulled wine usually consists of wine, spices, fruit, and sugar.
What is Eggnog?
Eggnog is a traditional holiday beverage made with milk, sugar, eggs, and alcohol. Eggnog is popular in the United States and Canada and is often served at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's celebrations.
Tea Primer - What is Tea?
Tea is a steeped beverage, usually made with leaves of the camelia sinensis plant, that has been enjoyed around the world for centuries.
Tea Brewing Times and Temperatures
Every type of tea has an optimum brewing time and temperature. Use this reference chart to find out how to make the best tea possible.
Bar Glossary
A glossary of bar, liquor, and cocktail terminology.
Coffee Drink Glossary
A glossary of coffee and espresso drink terms to help you navigate your way through your local cafe menu.
Before You Brew
Before you brew your coffee, consider the type of bean, how it is ground, the quality of your water, and your brewing method to produce the best cup of coffee possible.
Coffee Primer
Learn the basics on how coffee is made, different coffee varieties, and how to properly store coffee for optimum flavor.
Tequila
Tequila is a unique liquor produced in Mexico that is gaining popularity around the world. Learn about the production, varieties and ways to drink tequila.
How to Read a Wine Label
Reading a Wine Label Can Be as Easy as Reading the Alphabet
How Wine is Made
A Visual Tour of the Wine Making Process
Beer Styles
Learn About Popular Beer Styles
Introduction to Wheat Beer
A Layman's Guide to Wheat Beer
Chinese Tea
History & Types of Chinese Tea
What is Mulled Wine?
Mulled wine a popular warm beverage enjoyed throughout Europe during the winter months. Although recipes vary, mulled wine usually consists of wine, spices, fruit, and sugar.