Along with a new year, January brings with it a whole lot of flavor! This month is also known as National Hot Tea Month. Now, we know that not everyone is a fan of tea, but as a growing trend amongst the beverage market, there are plenty of people clamoring for the next best way…
It’s easy to have misconceptions about how to appropriately care for coffee equipment. Oftentimes it’s smooth, bright, and reflective on the outside, giving the impression that it’s clean. We may occasionally wipe it down to keep dust and grime off, but at a glance it doesn’t seem to require much maintenance. However, there’s so much…
Every year, a flavor takes the nation by storm, reinventing recipes with a spicy, fall favorite. Coffee, tea, baked goods, oatmeal – there’s practically no limit to what product its essence will touch next. Of course, we’re talking about Pumpkin Spice. It seems like you can’t step outside without encountering the aroma and the flavor…
We know that when the weather shifts, sometimes it’s easy to get down. The days become dreary and the cold starts to set in. But that doesn’t mean we have to let it! This season, instead of dreading the approach of winter, warm things up with a couple of cocktails from Mr & Mrs T’s…
Matcha may seem like the newest coffeehouse fad, but the truth is that this green tea beverage has been around for quite some time. This tea’s history dates as far back as China’s Tang Dynasty in the 7th Century, though it was really popularized during the Song Dynasty around the 11th Century. It was during…
As a leader in our community, Houston’s finds it important to give back in meaningful ways. That’s why we are ever-vigilant for the next opportunity to provide a positive impact in whatever way we can for the people and organizations that are making a difference. On September 7th, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) held…
Summer will be here before we know it, but we can enjoy the berryful bounties of the season now! We can’t think of a better way to prepare for things to heat up than with a nice raspberry smoothie. Monin’s Raspberry Smoothie Mix is just the right sweet treat for the job, so we’ve gathered…
The year was 1828 when the world of chocolate was forever changed. The father and son Dutch chocolate makers Casparus and Coenraad van Houten had invented a new way of extracting excess cocoa butter from roasted cocoa beans (Coenraad would later refine the resulting cocoa powder by treating it with alkaline salts). This mixture combined…
Now and then, everyone needs a little boost of energy. For some, the convenience of ready-to-drink (RTD) brands outweighs the prospect of an enjoyable flavor, but there’s no doubt that a sizable portion of consumers are willing to take the extra step into their favorite retail shop for something crafted with a little more care.…
The world of dairy-free beverages is full of nut-based milk alternatives. Almond, cashew, macadamia, and hazelnut are just a few excellent examples that can be found in the burgeoning industry of non-dairy beverages. However, for some people these beverages aren’t a sufficient replacement for the richness and texture found in cow’s milk. In addition, many…