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Is Australian red wine becoming more alcoholic because of climate change?

There has been a general increase in the alcoholic strength of red table wines over the past 20 to 30 years and debate continues as to why.

  • Huon Hooke
Perth cocktail weekend

World’s best bar staff to take over Perth venues for Cocktail Weekend

Dry July will give way to a month-long food and drink party coming to the CBD this August, revving up Perth’s already thriving cocktail scene.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Carl and Nicola Fricker are husband-and-wife owners of Death Before Decaf, a 24-hour cafe in New Farm.

Why it’s so hard to get a coffee in Brisbane after 3pm

Afternoon caf-fiends are out of luck at most cafes around town – but we’ve found places where you can still get a quality cuppa after 3pm.

  • Nick Dent
Ordering a long black doesn’t make you a good person, but having a hot chocolate does make you a bad person.

You can’t order hot chocolate as an adult, and other unspoken coffee rules

Your daily beverage sends a message about who you are as a person, and it can’t be: “I want a cute sweet treat in a cup.”

  • Thomas Mitchell
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Cocktail with a slice

While possums find themselves in hot water.

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Some people experience the effects of caffeine more than others.

Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope

If your morning latte is leaving you feeling anxious, health experts have some advice.

  • Hannah Singleton

Does the term ‘fine wine’ refer to a wine’s quality or its texture?

“Fine wine” and “noble” are rather outdated terms and not often heard today, probably because they have a slight whiff of elitism.

  • Huon Hooke
Paul Mathis has devised his own brewing method at The Stovetop Sessions.

No latte art, no espresso machine: This Surrey Hills cafe brews beans the old-fashioned way

At his new venture, The Stovetop Sessions, hospitality veteran Paul Mathis is inviting customers to slow down and smell the coffee.

  • Dani Valent
Martinis are a specialty at stalwart Melbourne bar Gin Palace.

The classic cocktail Melburnians can’t get enough of right now – and where to find the best ones

You can order them frozen, dusty and with a deli cabinet’s worth of garnishes. But don’t mess with the fundamentals, say bartenders.

  • Emma Breheny
Caffeine improves alertness and energy levels.

Are there health benefits to delaying your morning coffee? It depends

Many people say drinking coffee first thing in the morning can interfere with our ability to feel awake and lead to an afternoon crash. But is it really true?

  • Alice Callahan

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