These United States, you see, wouldn’t exist without high tea – and high tea taxes. When the British crown taxed our tea imports to raise revenue, it assumed that the colonists wouldn’t dare forgo the snobbish daily ritual of hot water, scones and clotted cream. But our forefathers tossed that tea into the sea. And, …
Katherine Cole: When wine met tariffs, history rarely went according to plan Read More »
Whether it’s the pub down the street or a swanky cocktail lounge a few neighborhoods over, most drinks lovers are regulars at at least one bar. Maybe they pop in often enough that the staff knows their name or perhaps they only frequent a few times a season. But if one thing is certain, it’s …
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Two and a half years ago, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discussed the growing market of American-made amaro. Back then, amaro was all the rage. Bitter beverages were dominating sales. Restaurants were dropping amari lists after dinner to enjoy as a digestif or to pair with dessert. But now, all of the amari service seems to …
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There are a few provocative names in the world’s vast index of cocktails, from the classically saucy Pornstar Martini to the more obscure Fuzzy Navel. And when it comes to Martini orders, it’s becoming ever more common to hear the words “extra dirty” or even the cheeky “make it filthy” called out across the room. …
In the final chapter of our three-part mezcal documentary, we turn our focus to the present and future of the category. Visiting the progressive palenque Lalocura and speaking with its founder, Eduardo Ángeles Carreno, a.k.a. Lalo, we explore how industrialization, monoculture, and loose regulations threaten mezcal’s roots. We also learn how traditional producers are fighting …
Wine has fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Great inventions from the antique tree press to computer-controlled tank presses have revolutionized wine…
Classic Wines Inks Deals with Uncle Nearest, Babich Wines
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Join cheese expert Liz Thorpe as she dives nose-first into some of the world’s stinkiest cheeses. From pungent blue varieties like Roquefort and Cabrales to …
Napa Valley holds a brilliant range of and hidden gems, but St. Helena may be one of the most scenic. Located about 65 miles north of San Francisco, this quaint Bay Area hamlet serves as a gateway to 80 wineries in the St. Helena American Viticultural Area. From the downtown National Historic District to the …