You Can't Afford This Coffee Maker

The high-tech Clover, and two affordable alternatives. (By Louisa Chu)

Jiffy Roast

Roasting coffee is as easy as popping popcorn. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

What Is Nondairy Creamer?

It makes coffee so creamy, yet it’s not cream. (By Roxanne Webber)

Masters of the Bean

Today’s coffee connoisseurs want to be on a first-name basis with their roaster. They want to know not only which country the beans came from but which region, or even which “estate.” They obsess over freshness and brew time and... (By Brendan Vaughan)

Another Excuse to Eat Chocolate

This week’s mission: single-origin candy bars. (By James Norton)

Strategic Guest Ejection

How should we signal that it’s time for guests to depart— short of changing into our pajamas? (By Helena Echlin)

Local Fizz

Go locavore with soda pop. (By Regan Burns)

The Perfect Drink for Summer Nights

Hot ’n' sweaty? Try a Dark ’n' Stormy. (By Jordan Mackay)

Thirsty Business

Who drinks on the job these days? (By Christy Harrison)

Cola, Now with Added Bull

This week’s mission: an herbal Pepsi-type drink and a hot, peppery spice mix from Oregon. (By James Norton)

Would the Dude Like It?

This week’s mission: a way to spruce up your White Russians, and a nonrotgut gin. (By James Norton)

A Plunge into Cheesy Lava Sauce

This week’s mission: a health-conscious Dunkin' Donuts offering, and a hot new Taco Bell item. (By James Norton)

What's a Generic Product?

They’re often made by big-name brands, but without the actual branding. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

That's Amaro

For some, it’s amore; for others, it’s just bitter. (By Jordan Mackay)

Your Beer Smells Like Goat

Beer geeks revel in weird, funky wild ales. (By Lessley Anderson)