Coffee and Tea Basics for Busy Mornings

Whether you brew Starbucks Pike Place in a drip machine or steep Twinings English Breakfast, consistent ratios matter more than fancy gear. Use fresh water and clean equipment for the best cup.

Coffee

Medium roasts like Pike Place are flexible for milk or black coffee. Whole-bean French Roast shines when ground just before brewing.

Tea

Black tea can take a splash of milk. Herbal blends like Sleepytime are caffeine-free for evenings. Steep to the time on the box to avoid bitterness.