For all its hype, cold brew coffee remains a mystery. The brewing method – which involves exposing ground coffee to water for up to 24 hours is still mostly unexplored, as far as science is concerned. However, one half-truth persists: cold brew coffee tastes the same no matter what. We've reported on this one. This isn't exactly right. Here's what you need to know about what makes the best coffees for cold brewing.
10 Great Hand Sanitizers That Aren’t PurellThe world’s been turned upside down. And, tumbling from our pockets and tote bags is a new EDC for the new normal — keys, wallet, phone, mask, sanitizer. The following hand sanitizers are a step above the staid drug store fare and upgrade the very sterile experience. They’re infused with skin-nourishing ingredients to keep your hands feeling soft and blended with essential oils and fragrances that don’t smell like you’re having the alcohol sweats.Read the Story
The Best Tote Bags to Take to the Beach This SummerSummertime calls for a trip to the beach. Though this summer calls for a few seaside adjustments, like social distancing and face masks, you’ll still need the proper gear to take with you. Once you’ve gathered all your beach goods together (don’t forget sunscreen!), it’s time to put it all in a bag. For that, you need a beach tote. Here are some of our favorites. Read the Story
6 Notes App Features You Should Be Using
If you have an iPhone, iPad or Mac, you’re probably well-acquainted with the Notes app. The neat thing about the Notes app is that Apple updates and adds new features to it all the time. For instance, you probably didn’t know that the Search feature in the Notes app can recognize typed or handwritten text, as well as images and scanned documents (like a recipe or receipt). You can find even more useful tricks and tips below. Go on, master the Notes app.Read the Story
