For those of us relishing the first season of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” and thankful for this century’s technology and comforts, some of us find ourselves longing for a few of their genteel traditions.

From the type of tea to use, to how long to brew it, and if (or when) to add milk – everyone's got their own opinion on how ...

The only thing more comforting than a tall glass of iced tea on a hot day is knowing how to make that perfect iced tea yourself with confidence — for just pennies per serving. My mother-in-law, a ...

I never realized it as a kid, but drinking tea was a ritual in my family. We drank a variety of teas, each made in its own precise way. Every tea has an optimal steep time and ideal water temperature, ...

People start drinking green tea for a lot of different reasons. Maybe you want to lower your caffeine consumption, invest in your health and wellness, or are just looking for something new in your ...

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If you’re feeling a cold coming on but don’t want to wait in line at Starbucks, here’s how to make the popular “Medicine Ball” at home. The “Medicine Ball” — also known as the “Cold Buster” — ...

I never realized it as a kid, but drinking tea was a ritual in my family. We drank a variety of teas, each made in its own precise way. Every tea has an optimal steep time and ideal water temperature, ...