drinks

Coffee Prices: Stable Nationally, Down In Sydney

Take it from me: living in Sydney isn’t cheap. So it’s pleasing that a national survey found that the cost of a takeout coffee in Sydney has actually dropped in the last quarter.


Mount A Cycling Water Bottle Cage To Your Wall To Keep Drinks Handy And Avoid Spills

Do you often spill beverages at your workspace or near your bed? Reddit user TheSpiffySpaceman shares how he mounted a bicycle water bottle cage to his wall at his workstation to keep his favourite beverage handy while eliminating most spills.


How To Stop A Soft Drink Can From Fizzing Over

We’ve all had soft drinks explode on us once or twice, and there are quite a few rumours swirling around on how to avoid this problem. We tested a few methods out to see what works best.


Goodbrews Keeps Track Of The Beer You Like, Suggests Brews You Might Like

If you’re a beer fan, you know there’s a wide world of craft brews that span styles, flavours and brands. While most of us have one or two go-to brews we enjoy whenever they’re available, if you want to expand your horizons, Goodbrews is a service that makes it easy to tick off the beers you already like, and get recommendations and ratings for ones you might like.


7-Eleven BYO Cup Day Is Tomorrow: Prepare Your Enormous Vessels

Yes, the day is almost here. Nutritional concerns fly out the window and your deep inner craving for iced sugary drinks at a bargain price takes hold. Wednesday September 5 is BYO Cup Day at 7-Eleven. Slurpee frenzy!


The Inebriator Is An Arduino-Powered Bartender

What’s better than a party with its own bartender? A party with its own Arduino-powered robot bartender, that’s what.


What Your Daily Coffee Costs Around Australia

Buying a coffee on the way to work is a fixed part of the daily ritual for many of us. It turns out that you’ll pay a lot more living in WA or Queensland than elsewhere.


7-Eleven BYO Cup Day Returns September 5

One for your diary: Wednesday September 5 sees the return of BYO Cup Day at 7-Eleven, when you can fill any container of your choice with as much as Slurpee as you can handle for $2.90. Cue brain freeze all round.


Small, Regular Doses Of Caffeine Offer The Biggest Mental Boost

It’s not often that a neuroscientist comments on the topic of caffeine consumption, but Chris Chatham, author of Caffeine: A User’s Guide to Getting Optimally Wired, shared some of his tips for those looking to get the biggest cognitive boost for their caffeinated buck. Here are his suggestions.


DIY Chai Tea

Lots of people enjoy chai tea, but not many know what goes into making some at home. It turns out all you need to make this delicious drink is black tea, whole spices and milk.


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