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Medicinal Teas to Drink When You Feel a Cold Coming On
When you feel a sore throat or cough coming on, put it to a stop with medicinal teas. Fill up your Ember mug with these herbal teas for soothing relief.
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5 Tips for Staying Warm in Cold Weather
Combat the cold weather this winter with a heated Ember smart mug and these toasty tips for staying warm.
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The World’s Best Cities for Coffee
Coffee lovers, get your passports and your suitcase ready. We at Ember are guiding you through your next adventure of sipping the best coffee in the world.
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5 Benefits of Being Outside: Be Happier & Healthier
Getting a change of scenery is important, so let’s take a look at some of the most significant benefits of being outside and spending time in nature.
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Perfect Chocolate and Coffee Pairings for Valentine's Day
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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4 Ways to Celebrate National Hot Tea Month With Ember
Every January, we celebrate National Hot Tea Month and tea’s impact on society. Whether you ...
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3 Beneficial Teas To Sip On, From Morning to Night
Creating healthy habits is something that most of us aim to achieve with the fresh slate of a new year.
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Essential Cleaning Tips for Your Brewing Equipment
Just like everything in your kitchen, cleaning your coffee equipment is an essential task for making sure that your brews taste great & that...
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Immunity-Boosting Hot Cranberry Tea Recipe
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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Recipe: Hot Toddy Round Up
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 Drink Recipes to Warm Up with This Winter
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 ...
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Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate
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.