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03 11 2011

Holiday Tea Treats

Posted by Paul Muller in backchannel, Food n Coffee, Guest Review, Recipes

The following recipes have been shared with me by the fine folks at Lipton, so I pass them along to you as they look mighty tasty. I love when brands share out recipes for any event, and as per usual you can substitute your favorite brand of tea or brew your own into the recipes as you see fit. But I do say they all look mighty fine.

Cinnamon, Spice and Iced Tea

This recipe offers a tasty twist on a long-standing holiday drink tradition: grog. Spice up each cup by bringing together sweet-scented cinnamon and crisp apple cider.

TEA-SPICED GROG

6 servings

Prep time: 5 minutes     Stand time: 20 minutes

  • 2 bottles 100% Natural Lipton® Iced Tea with Lemon
  • 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Bring all ingredients to a boil over high heat in a 2-quart saucepan. Remove from heat and let stand 20 minutes. Strain out spices and serve warm. If desired, garnish with sliced apples.

TIP: For spiked grog, add 1/4 cup light rum or brandy.

 

A Sangria Recipe for All Seasons

This sangria recipe is a great go-to for get-togethers because you can mix it hours in advance, leaving you more time to mix with what matters-your guests.

BLACK TEA SANGRIA

6 servings

Prep time: 5 minutes     Chill time: 2 hours

  • 2 bottles 100% Natural Lipton® Iced Tea with Lemon
  • 1 cup unsweetened grape juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 small orange, sliced
  • 1 Gala apple, cored and sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced

Combine all ingredients in large pitcher. Chill at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.

TIP: For an adult version of this Sangria, use dry red wine instead of grape juice.

 

Also a huge plus to Lipton for realizing a good spiked drink is always welcome at Holiday celebrations. Let me know what you think of these tasty treats.

 

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08 09 2009

CaffiNation Cooks: Fauxbucks Frappuccino

Posted by Paul Muller in Guest Review, Recipes

I have come to the sacred mountains of Juan Valdez seeking the truth and wisdom that has been passed down the generations of coffee gurus. Oh Caffinated One, my quest has been to find the true recipe for a Starbuck’s Mocha Frappuccino and have stumbled upon this ancient text. Is this really that which I seek? And can I make it with a Keurig?

Things You’ll Need:

  • 1/2 cup fresh espresso
  • 2 1/2 cups 2% low fat milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of dry pectin
  • pinch of cocoa powder
  1. Step 1

    First, you’ll need to start by making the espresso. If you have an espresso machine, use it! If you don’t, you can use a drip coffee maker and your favorite coffee (any standard grind will do). Put 1/3 cup of ground coffee in the coffee maker and about 1 cup of water. Then, brew as usual. Now, using the same coffee grounds, run the coffee through the machine again. This should be just enough to make the 1/2 cup of espresso needed for this recipe.

  2. Step 2

    Now that you have the espresso, gather the following ingredients: fresh espresso, 2% low fat milk, granulated sugar, dry pectin and cocoa powder as specified in the things you’ll need section. Next, combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher or a covered container.

  3. Step 3

    Stir the ingredients until all of the sugar is dissolved. Put it in the refrigerator and chill. This must be served COLD. Recipe makes about 24 ounces. ENJOY!

This Recipe brought to you by the linguistic stylings, and obviously Caffeinated brain of Norbert Davis

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15 04 2009

CaffiNation Reviews: Colgate Wisp

Posted by Paul Muller in Guest Review, Review

1228081159Coffee Breath is Horrible, and at the wrong time could be disastrous to you both in a personal and business sense. Not that there is ever a right time for bad breath. Enter a product a recently received to review the Colgate® Wisp™ . The wisp is a portable disposable toothbrush. It advertises that the device needs no water, and no rinsing to get your mouth to that just brushed state. I am running a few of them through the paces for you today.

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19 10 2008

CaffiNation Reviews: BuzzStrong’s Real Coffee Cookies

Posted by Paul Muller in Guest Review, Review

A Huge Thank you to Norbert Davis for not only taking the plunge and trying a new product for our amusement, but also sending in such great product shots and a Full review. Be sure to check out his Show the Totally Cool Tech Podcast,and make a special trip over there right quick to sign up for the 1 year anniversary contest! Now I need to find me some cookies!

– Norbert Reports –

As I was wandering the aisles of our local megamart with my wife doing the weekly grocery shopping, my wife spotted the BuzzStrong’s Real Coffee Cookies. Now being a fan of the Caffination Podcast, I could not pass up the opportunity to get these and pass on the wonderful news. We purchased a box and when we got home I opened them up to check to see if they are as advertised. 4 cookies = 1 cup of coffee. Well, I’ll bit (pun intended). Read the rest of this entry »

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