"Brewing green tea is both an art and a ritual," says Ayales. "For loose leaf teas like Sencha, 170°F to 185°F is perfect," she explains, "as hotter water can scald the leaves, resulting in bitterness ...

These festive summer cocktails—straight from bartenders and spirits pros—will keep you cool and patriotic all party long.

Light, bubbly, and ridiculously refreshing, this Cucumber Mint Spritz is truly what summer dreams are made of. This cucumber ...