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Instant Coffee – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
It is estimated that approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide per day. People love the energy boost that they receive from drinking a cup of coffee. Instant coffee is a great way…...
May 16, 2022
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Coffee Pods: Advantages, Disadvantages, Common Questions
Coffee pods have become an everyday staple in homes and offices across the US. A coffee pod is a single-serving container with enough coffee for one cup. If we want to get technical, it’s a filter…...
Jun 29, 2022
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Ground Coffee: Definition, Types, How to Store, and More
Whether you like your coffee iced, hot, or blended, your favorite drink starts with aromatic, freshly ground coffee. If this ingredient is a staple on your grocery shopping list, here is all you need to know…...
Jun 23, 2022
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Brandy: How to Pick the Right Bottle and Other Common Questions
What is brandy? Brandy is a distilled alcohol. In reality, it's more of a catch-all name for spirits made from distilled wine. The most popular brandies are made with fermented grapes (what one would call regular…...
Sep 21, 2022
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Mezcal – All You Need to Know on How It’s Made, Stored, and Bought
What is mezcal? Mezcal is a Mexican distilled alcohol made from the agave plant. Pronounced "messcal," its name means "roasted agave" in Nahuatl, an Indigenous language spoken in Central Mexico, and is a nod to how…...
Jun 13, 2022
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Shochu – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is shochu? Shochu is a traditional Japanese distilled alcoholic beverage typically made with rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brown sugar. Some distillers, however, prefer making the drink with less common ingredients like chestnuts,…...
Jun 9, 2022
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Soju 101: Understanding the Different Types of Soju
Soju is a South Korean liquor that has found incredible popularity worldwide. This rice wine–pronounced "sow-joo"–has been catching on in the United States and is used to make a variety of cocktails. Those new to…...
Jun 7, 2022
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Ales – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What are ales? Ales are a popular type of beer enjoyed all over the world. They're different from lagers (the other major category of beers) because they're brewed at a higher temperature. The result is a more…...
Jun 3, 2022
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How to Enjoy Soju: A Drinking Guide for Beginners
Soju is a popular Korean alcoholic beverage that is taking the U.S. by storm. If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, here's your crash course on how to fully enjoy soju. If you're not…...
Jun 2, 2022