Lemonade Iced TeaFor a different refreshing summer beverage try making iced tea with an equal portion of lemonade. Add ice cubes and a fresh sprig of mint. Happy drinking.
Cutting Back on Caffeine With Half and Half CoffeeI have been trying to cut back on my caffeine intake. Instead of buying a blend of coffee that is 1/2 decaf and 1/2 regular coffee, I buy a can of each kind and blend my own as I make it. That way I can control how much regular coffee I put in.
Carry Iced Tea With YouI brew extra strong tea every morning and put it in a small 1/2 cup plastic container I keep in my purse. When eating out I get ice water and pour a little of the tea I have made in the glass. This is especially good if your drink herbal or decaf tea as those are not usually offered.
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Keeping Punch ColdThe best way to keep party punch cool is to freeze some of the punch in ice-cube trays or a ring mould. Float the frozen punch in your bowl to keep it chilled but undiluted.
Uses for Fruit JuiceUses for fruit juice, other than drinking it. Post your ideas.
Making a Good Cup of CocoaTips for making a good cup of cocoa. Post your ideas.
Savings on ColaI have a tip for people who like my husband just has to have coke in the morning and throughout the day, that's my husbands coffee.
Monkey ShakeBlend frozen banana slices, milk, peanut butter, vanilla and your choice of sweetener. You can substitute vanilla yogurt for the milk, vanilla and sweetener to make it faster. To make it lower carb replace the milk with cottage cheese and it will taste creamier.
Making Orange Juice Easier on the TummyOrange juice is, for some people, hard on the tummy in the morning, I add 2 cups of water to a gallon of juice. It still tastes great, but it's easier on the tummy.
Your Own Single Serve Crystal LightFor years I've put one quarter of a teaspoon of any flavor Crystal Light into 8 oz of water and shook it up, instead of making a whole batch as required on the instructions.
Ice Cube TipsTips for making and storing ice cubes. Post your ideas.
Cloudy Coffee?Does anyone know why my coffee is coming out cloudy lately? I use Folgers, cold city water and I also wash my coffee pot daily. Why is it cloudy?
Carrying Your Own DrinksWe save a lot of money - especially in the summer - by carrying around our own drinks!
Makeshift Coffee Filter?Is there anything I can use to sub for a coffee filter?
Making 40 Gallons of Tea?How can I make 40 gallons of tea with loose tea?
How much coffee should I use?How much coffee do i use for a 22 cup coffee maker?
Using a 30 Cup Coffee Pot?How many cups of coffee should I use in a 30 cup coffee pot?
Using a Stove Top Espresso Maker?Using a Stove Top Espresso Maker. I just purchased a stove top espresso maker. Can some one give me any pointers on how to use my stove top espresso maker?
Liquid Sugar for Tea?I went to a restaurant recently that served unsweet tea with a syrup pitcher of "liquid sugar" on the table so that each guest could sweeten to taste.
Kool-aid Lemonade With Homemade TasteI always use the Kool-aid brand lemonade that you add sugar to. Mix as usual but to each gallon (2 packages.) add the juice and pulp from 1 lemon.
Wine Opener for Waitresses?Do you know where I can purchase a no fail wine opener for waitresses?
Make and Freeze Unflavored KooladeWe are all washing out and re-using single-serving sized plastic bottles, right? Even if you never have an occasion to buy such things, your friends will gladly save them for you, if you ask.
Wholesome Juice SpritzersJuice Spritzers are a great way for you and your kids to drink more water. Simply mix half juice and half sparkling water together in any container or glass. I prefer one with an easy close top, like an old Gatorade bottle, that way I can take it where ever I go and it won't spill)
Keeping Soda from Going Flat?How do you keep Coke from going flat once it has been opened? I would like to be able to drink the whole bottle, instead of having to use the flat Coke as a toilet bowl cleaner (which is a great use for it!). Thanks guys!
Adding Crystal Light To Water?Does adding Crystal Light to my water change the affects that water has on my body?
Product Review: Powerade ZeroThere is a beverage out on the market now, similar to Gatorade or regular Powerade (which are both full of sugar), it's called "Powerade Zero". Anyone not wanting all those sugars, can drink, even diabetics as it has Splenda in it. It comes in a 32 oz. bottle and can be purchased as single bottles or in multipacks.
Save the Peach Juice from Canned PeachesSave your juice from canned peaches. Freeze it in ice cube trays then when solid move over to a ziplock bag and store in freezer. Use them in your glass instead of ice when drinking iced tea. Is good with any tea, but especially good with raspberry tea.
Stay Warm With Ginger Apple CiderStaying warm without cranking up the thermostat: I heat a mug of apple cider with a 1/2 tsp. of ground ginger in it. This definitely warms me from the inside! It's yummy too :D
Use a Wooden Clothespin as a Straw HolderI like to have a bottle of water or pop close by, and sometimes the straws I use have a way of slipping out of the spout. After undoing the bottle several times to retrieve the straw, I looked up and saw one of my trusty wooden clothes pegs (the ones with the hinge.)
Vanilla Pudding as Coffee Creamer?I was wondering if anyone had tried instant vanilla pudding and powdered milk as a coffee creamer?
Make Soda Go Twice As Far By Adding WaterMake the price of soda go twice as far by halving the bottle into another same size container. Then refilling both with plain water. The flavor remains the same and you have two bottles for the price of one.
Caffeine Content in Hot Beverages?What's the percentage of caffeine in regular coffee, tea, and hot chocolate?
Frozen Strawberries in Strawberry LemonadeI love strawberry lemonade so I use frozen strawberries as the "ice cubes" when I make it. It gets it cold faster and adds the strawberry flavor to it!
Homemade Powdered Apple Cider Mix?I would like to know if anyone out there knows how to make homemade powdered apple cider, just like the kind you can buy in the store? I want to be able to make my own. Thanks everyone.
"Stir" with Pouring CoffeeDo you put cream and/or sugar in your coffee? If so, here's a tip: Put the cream and sugar in the empty cup. Then pour the coffee, using the coffee itself to "stir" it for you! Saves on dirtying a spoon!
Making Your Own Liquid Coffee Creamer?I am looking for a recipe for liquid coffee creamer.
Coffee Liqueur Whipped CreamThis is for the coffee lovers. If you love to top your favorite coffee drink with whipped cream then add a splash of coffee flavored liqueur to the cream for an extra punch of flavor.
Thrifty MochaHad a snack at a Mexican bistro without specialty coffee. So I order 1/2 coffee 1/2 Mexican hot chocolate, and voila! Specialty coffee without a surcharge!
Costs of Making Your Own Juice?I have been considering buying a juicer for making our own fruit juice. But most of what I read online says that it is actually more expensive to make your own juice.
How Long Does Brewed Coffee Stay Fresh?After brewing coffee, how long does it stay fresh? My husband will drink it the next day and says it tastes fine.
Make Your Own Take Along Coffee PacksI love fresh brewed coffee. To make my own take along packs, I place a teaspoon or maybe a tablespoon of ground coffee into a coffee filter along with aspartame sugar and powder creamer, and fold the filter in from the sides and down from the top.
Bottle Your Own BeveragesRecycle standard size, screw-cap soft drink bottles for your family. I have found using the screw-cap soft drink bottles are wonderful for taking drinks with me to work for my small office refrigerator. They freeze very well and are great for car trips.
Fast Brewed Iced TeaI make cold ice tea in no time flat by brewing the tea with the least amount of water possible. I make a gallon of tea by bringing 8 tea bags to a boil in 3 cups of water with a lid on, then remove from heat and let it steep for 5 minutes.
Real Southern Iced TeaBoil a pan of water enough to fill a gallon pitcher. In the meantime, put enough sugar in the bottom of the pitcher to suit your taste. Use the same amount you would use if you were just pouring the sugar into the tea.
Mix Juice and TeaThis tip is frugal, but I started doing this because it was a healthy option. I brew fresh iced tea all summer long. I also buy Juicy Juice 100 percent juice in the raspberry and apple flavor. I mix a half glass of iced tea and half glass of the juice.
Make Flavored Drinks with Soda WaterUse carbonated spring water, which is available cheaply from chains like Asda (Walmart in US), to make up orangeade, lemonade, etc.
Make Coffee with Enough Flavor for TwoWhen having your morning coffee, I will flavor the first cup with vanilla, cinnamon, creamer and 2 packs Splenda. When it gets down to about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the cup, I refill it with fresh coffee and cream.
Mix Coke with EspressoAfter making an espresso coffee one night, I let the rest get cold. Then my husband suggested adding Coke to my cold espresso and, VOILA, Copresso was born. It tastes surprisingly good and different. Is this new or does everyone else drink this?
Use Coffee Pot for Mulled CiderI knew I had a couple extra coffee makers on the very top shelf of one of the kitchen cabinets and thought I'd put them to good use for keeping my hot mulled cider hot for Christmas.
Can I Make a Tea from Eucalyptus Leaves?Can eucalyptus leaves be boiled, strained, and consumed?
What is the Best Wax for Sealing a Corked Bottle?Is there a wax that can be dripped on a corked bottle that isn't brittle like dinner candle wax? Thanks.
Keep Soda Can from SprayingIf you drop a soft drink can on the floor, tap the top a few times before opening. It won't spew when opened.
Skinnygirl vs. Sinless Margarita Mix?Has anyone sampled both of these low calorie margarita mixes? How does the taste of stevia in Sinless Margarita compare to the taste of agave nectar in Skinnygirl?
Use Drink Mixes For SweeteningSweeten your tea by adding just a pinch of sugar-free ice tea or lemonade mix. It's much cheaper and more flavorful than adding sugar-free sweetener like Sweet n' Low or Splenda.
Stretch Juice With Cold WaterMy family, like most families out there, is always trying to save money on grocery bills. One way that we do that is by watering down our juice! You will cut back on empty calories and sugar, so it's good for the waistline and the pocketbook!
Stretch Fruit JuiceI found that our family was drinking an excessive amount of fruit juice, which is both expensive and has more calories than we really need. I now make a large batch of naturally decaffeinated herbal tea and mix in fruit juice to taste.
Add Flavor to Your LemonadeA fun way to add some additional flavor to your glass of lemonade is to make flavored ice cubes. Fill an ice cube tray with your choice of juice, then place a piece of fruit into each ice cube well.
Better Tasting IceWhen ice is used in a drink such as cola, rinse the ice under cold water before putting into glass. Rinsing the ice will remove frost from ice cubes for a better tasting drink. The frost instantly waters down the drink.
Add Cardamom To Ground CoffeeAdd a cardamom pod while preparing coffee for a richer and more fragrant smell.
Cut Frozen OJ Containers in HalfI love freshly made orange juice. I purchase it in the frozen concentrated 12 fluid ounce size. Since I'm the only one that drinks it...
Using Powder Chai Latte Mix in Froth Machine?I recently bought myself a Capresso froth machine to make my chai latte, but I was wondering how can I mix the powder mixture in the milk so stays foamy? At some point it gets foamy, but once the machine turns off it goes down :-(
Reusing Coffee GroundsCall me cheap or call me frugal but with my fixed income and the price of coffee going up, I wondered what will happen if I just put water in my coffee pot without adding anymore coffee.
Cooling Down Hot DrinksThis is a page about cooling down hot drinks. There are ways to cool down a hot drink that will not result in a watered down version of itself.
Pairing Wine with FoodThis is a page about pairing wine and food. Certain wines can complement your meal more than others; don't be overwhelmed when choosing.
Iced Tea Tips and TricksWhether you like black, green or herbal teas iced, there are different ways of preparing and serving them. This page contains iced tea tips and tricks.
Hot Chocolate (Cocoa) Tips And RecipesThis page contains hot chocolate tips and recipes. Cocoa is a wonderful beverage anytime for kids and adults alike.
Saving Money on CoffeeThis page is about saving money on coffee. A daily beverage for many people, getting the most out of your coffee purchase is important.
Making Ice CubesThis page is about making ice cubes. Whether plain or decorative ice cubes can present some challenges.
Keeping Soda Pop FreshThis page is about keeping soda fresh. Once you have opened that can or bottle keeping it carbonated can be a challenge.
Tea Making TipsThis page contains tea making tips. It's great to make perfect tea and get the most flavor out of the leaves.
Making Milk Foam for Coffee DrinksThis is a page about making milk foam for coffee drinks. You can have foam on your coffee drinks at home and save money by not having to go to a coffee shop.
Making Flavored CoffeeThis is a page about making flavored coffee. Make your own flavored coffee at home for a special treat and an inexpensive alternative to the coffee shop.
How Long Does an Open Bottle of Wine Last?This is a page about "how long does an open bottle of wine last?". Once a bottle of wine has been uncorked it begins to deteriorate due to exposure to oxygen.
Making Coffee Tips and TricksThis is a page about making coffee tips and tricks. Making the perfect cup of coffee can be an elusive task.
Uses for Leftover CoffeeThis is a page about uses for leftover coffee. Don't pour that old leftover coffee down the drain, you can still use it.
Keeping Drinks ColdThis is a page about keeping drinks cold. Keeping your drink cold on a hot day can be challenging.
Homemade Coffee Pods?This is a page about homemade coffee pods. Buying the pods for your single serving coffee maker can get quite expensive. You can save money by making your own.
Saving Money on Flavored CreamersThis is a page about saving money on flavored creamers. Flavored coffee creamers can be pricey.
Making Coffee Without a Coffee MakerYou don't have to have a coffee maker to brew a great cup of coffee. This is a page about making coffee without a coffee maker.
Using Insulated Drinking GlassesThis is a page about using insulated drinking glasses. Insulated drinking glasses are very useful for keeping drinks hot or cold.
Making Cherry ColaThis page is about making cherry cola. It is easy to make your own cherry flavored cola.
Making Chocolate MilkThis page is about making chocolate milk. It is easy and delicious to make your own flavored milk at home.
Making Sparkling Water?This page is about making sparkling water. Soda water, club soda, or seltzer can be made regularly at home with the addition of CO2 in a soda spout or seltzer bottle.
Making Almond MilkThis page is about making almond milk. You can avoid lactose by using raw almonds and making your own nut milk at home.
Making Homemade Apple JuiceThis page is about making homemade apple juice. making your own fresh juices are delicious and nutritious. Having a juicer can make it easy.
Making SoymilkA high protein beverage that can be made at home by soaking dry soy beans, grinding them with water, and straining the liquid for milk. This page is about making soymilk.
Health Benefits of Japanese Matcha TeaThis page is about health benefits of Japanese matcha tea. A powdered green tea that is delicious and beneficial for weight loss.
Water Bottle Tips and TricksThis is a page about water bottle tips and tricks. These bottles whether stainless or plastic can be convenient for a variety of things, as well as, keeping cool drinking water close at hand.
Uses for Stale TeaThis is a page about uses for stale tea. When tea no longer tastes fresh it can be useful for other things.
Making Single Serve Coffee Bags?If you only drink a cup or two of coffee a day, a single serve bag might be just the thing for you. Rather than buy them you can make some inexpensively at home. This is a page about making single serve coffee bags.
Separating Paper Coffee FiltersThis is a page about separating paper coffee filters. Coffee filters can sometimes be frustrating to separate from the stack.
Removing Seeds and Pulp From Orange JuiceThis is a page about removing seeds and pulp from orange juice. You can easily remove the seeds and pulp from your freshly squeezed orange juice.
Avoiding Watered Down Iced DrinksThis is a page about avoiding watered down iced drinks. Watery soda, tea, or other iced drinks don't taste as good as the undiluted beverage did before the ice melted.
Catching Drips Under a Beverage DispenserThis is a page about catching drips under a beverage dispenser. It can be irritating when you have a variety of drink dispensers set up and no way to catch those last drips.
Wine Serving Tips?Choosing the right wine to serve, knowing which ones are best served cold, are some of the questions a host may have about serving wine.
Frugal Summer Beverage IdeasThere are many ways to make inexpensive refreshing drinks for those hot summer days. This is a page about frugal summer beverage ideas.
Making Kool-Aid Tips and TricksThis is a page about making Kool Aid tips and tricks. This powdered beverage can be prepared in many tasty ways.
Making Raspberry TeaStrip all the leaves off your raspberry plants with a leather glove, slipping them into a brown paper bag. Hang away from light until dry, approximately one week.
Saving Money on TeaWhether you use loose tea or bags, there are a number of ways to reduce the cost. This is a page about saving money on tea.
Use Tea Towel as Cafetiere CosyIf you need to keep coffee warm in your cafetiere or French press, take a 20x30 inch linen tea towel. Fold it in half lengthwise to 10x15, and wrap around the cafetiere, starting at the handle. Position overlapping ends over handle and fasten large spring clothes peg over ends and handle.
Making Coffee Without a FilterThere is nothing more frustrating than going to make a pot of coffee and finding you have run out of filters. The is a page about making coffee without a filter.
Softening Hard Powdered Drink Mix?This is a page about softening hard powdered drink mix. Breaking up hardened drink mix powder makes it easier to measure and prepare drinks.