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Tea and coffee

Get the best tasting 'hug in a mug' with our reviews and advice for caffeine fiends and macchiato aficionados.

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Black tea bag reviews Our experts review 32 tea bags from Lipton, Dilmah, T2, Twinings and more to find out which ones taste best.

Reusable coffee cup reviews We test and compare reusable cups from Yeti, KeepCup, Thermos, Avanti and more to find out which ones hold their heat and are easy to use and clean.

Bubble tea reviews We rate supermarket bubble tea from Chatime, Avalanche, Boba Luxe, Bubbleme and more for taste and nutrition.

Hot chocolate reviews We compare hot chocolates from Avalanche, Cadbury, Jarrah and more to find the best.

Instant coffee reviews Our coffee experts blind taste and review instant coffee from Coles, Nescafe, Moccona, Lavazza, Aldi and more.

Buying guides

What's the best instant coffee? It might have a bad rap, but our recent expert taste test revealed that some instant coffees can taste just as good as a freshly brewed espresso.

Which brand of tea bag makes the best tasting cuppa? Our experts taste test tea from Lipton, Dilmah, T2, Twinings and more, and we also take a look at health benefits.

Articles

What makes the perfect cup of tea? We asked experts and average Aussies how they take their tea, and reveal which tea bag earned the top spot in our recent test.

How to make your instant coffee taste better than espresso We reveal the brands that taste better than coffee made from fresh beans, plus hacks for making the best instant coffee.

Australia's best supermarket bubble tea We've tested Australia's top supermarket bubble teas for taste, nutrition and ease of preparation.

How to shop for the best reusable coffee cup You may have heard of brands like KeepCup, Yeti and Thermos, but there's more to consider than just a name.

Which is the best tasting coffee pod? Our experts sample Nespresso-compatible coffee pods to find the best (and cheapest).

Coles vs Woolworths: Which supermarket brand coffee capsules taste best? Our expert taste test shows that spending less doesn't have to mean missing out on great-tasting coffee.

What's the best hot chocolate? We review hot chocolate from Avalanche, Cadbury, Lindt, Jarrah and more.

Best herbal tea Which herbal and fruit teas do people drink most, and why?

How to make dalgona coffee We get on board the whipped coffee trend that's taking over the internet.

This pantry staple is good for so much more than drinking Instant coffee is a magic ingredient you can put to work in the kitchen.

Are takeaway coffee cups recyclable? CHOICE explains the problems with disposable cups and actions you can take to stop the coffee cup pile-up.

How we test reusable coffee cups Here's how we determine the best cups for your morning cuppa.

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