Degrees of Ember: Recipes & Lifestyle Blog

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Tips & Tricks

Perfect Chocolate and Coffee Pairings for Valentine's Day

February 04, 2022

Want the best chocolate to eat with coffee? Learn how to pair these two delectable beans in a way that helps one compliment the other.

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Tea 101

4 Ways to Celebrate National Hot Tea Month With Ember

January 24, 2022

Every January, we celebrate National Hot Tea Month and tea’s impact on society. Whether you ...

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Ember Exclusive

3 Beneficial Teas To Sip On, From Morning to Night

January 20, 2022

Creating healthy habits is something that most of us aim to achieve with the fresh slate of a new year.

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Coffee 101

Essential Cleaning Tips for Your Brewing Equipment

January 05, 2022

Just like everything in your kitchen, cleaning your coffee equipment is an essential task for making sure that your brews taste great & that...

Recipes

Immunity-Boosting Hot Cranberry Tea Recipe

January 03, 2022

All the flavors you love about winter, plus a ton of antioxidants and vitamin C! Fresh cranberries and a long simmer are key in producing the deep red color in this spiced cup.

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Hot-Tails Recipes

Recipe: Hot Toddy Round Up

December 22, 2021

Anyone familiar with the history of a hot toddy knows this drink is perfect for feeling all warm and toasty, as it is essentially a liquor-infused tea.

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Holiday Hot-Tails Recipes

Holiday Drink Recipes to Warm Up with This Winter

December 22, 2021

For many, winter means cold nights, comfortable sweaters, and warm Christmas drinks in front of the fireplace. No matter if you are in the mood for a peppermint drink that evokes thoughts of ...

A Ember Mug²: Copper Edition is topped with whipped cream and dried chopped chilies. Alongside the mug is a bowl of whole dried chilies, and the background is a dark green with a leafy branch with red berries.

Holiday Recipes

Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate

December 09, 2021

There are many reasons to love hot chocolate: the nostalgia, the marshmallows, and – in the case of Mexican hot chocolate – that perfect combo of chocolate and spices.

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Holiday Hot-Tails Recipes

Hot-Tail: How to Make a (Hot) White Russian

December 09, 2021

Creamy with a hint of rich coffee liqueur and a vodka base, a White Russian is a decadent yet simple cocktail traditionally served on the rocks.

A Gray Ember Mug² is filled with whipped cream and topped with crushed candy cane and cinnamon. The mug sits on a dark green background filled with red and green holiday ornaments alongside a leafy branch with red berries.

Holiday Recipes

Recipe: Peppermint Mocha

December 07, 2021

To bring the spirit of Christmas (and our taste buds) alive, we have something that fuses our celebratory mood while still satisfying our sweet tooth and coffee craving: the peppermint mocha.