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It’s been a little over a year since I started this page, and in celebration I decided to give my very first post another go! We all know margs are perfect for the summer, and I especially love mixing them up with different fruits. This grapefruit margarita is refreshing and tart, and perfect for a …
Anyone else worried about the current boba shortage? Boba milk tea is one of my absolute FAVORITE things, and with supply apparently running thin, now is the best time to give making boba milk tea at home! This (super simple) recipe is just for regular milk tea, but it also serves as a great base …
If PSL is the iconic fall drink, Peppermint Mocha is the beverage of winter! This is a dupe of the classic Starbucks peppermint mocha, complete with homemade whipped cream and chopped candy canes. It’s incredibly simple to make using store-bought peppermint syrup (you can purchase a bottle at your local Starbucks), or you can make …
Few things are better than some hot mulled cider in the winter! This is the perfect hot beverage for the holiday season and makes the whole house smell incredible. The cinnamon and apple make a delicious (and cozy) combo, and it’s incredibly easy to make for yourself and any guests you’ve got for the holidays!
It’s PSL SZN I’m usually a black coffee or cold brew kind of guy, but I’ve got to admit that the pumpkin spice latte is truly a work of art. I’ll get it a couple of times during the fall from Starbucks, but you can also make a really good PSL dupe from home! It’s …
Confession – my favorite menu item at Thai restaurants isn’t the noodles, rice, or curry…it’s the coffee! I don’t know what it is about Thai iced coffee, but it just has the perfect amount of sweetness and depth of flavor I can’t seem to get anywhere else. Plus, there’s nothing quite like pouring the condensed …
If you’re a boba fan like me, you might’ve had some of the teas and drinks at Tastea. Since the nearest location as about an hour away, I thought I’d try my hand at Tastea’s most popular drink, the Peach Me Sweetea! This drink is made with fresh strawberries, peaches and tea for a summer, …