Beverages
19 articles
Which Tea Helps with Sleep and Stress?
A warm cup of tea before bed helps a lot of people wind down, and most of why it works has nothing to do with the herb in the bag. The tea is caffeine-free,…
Juice & Smoothies
What Is Beet Juice, and What Does It Do?
Beet juice is pressed from beetroot. It's deep red, with an earthy, slightly sweet taste, and many bottles add a little lemon to cut the earthiness. It comes…
What Is Apple Cider Vinegar? How It's Made, What It Does, and Which to Buy
What apple cider vinegar is, how it's made, whether it has alcohol, what the research says it does, and which ACV to buy at Safeway.
Tart Cherry Juice: Common Questions About Inflammation, Gout, and Exercise Recovery
Most people first hear about tart cherry juice for sleep. But the same compounds that may help with sleep also have anti-inflammatory properties (meaning the…
Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep
Most people buy tart cherry juice because they've heard it helps with sleep. The research backs this up, though with a caveat: the studies are small. A 2023…
Coffee
Cold Brew and Iced Coffee at Safeway: A Season-by-Season Guide
Coffee shifts with the season. A hot pour-over in January and a tall cold brew in July come from the same beans, served two different ways. What changes is t…
Coffee
How to Buy Barista Quality Coffee On SNAP
Yes, you can buy coffee with EBT. SNAP covers coffee beans, ground coffee, instant coffee, K-cups, Nespresso pods, and coffee creamer. The rule is straightfo…
Coffee
How to Pair Pastries with Coffee at Safeway
A good pairing meets in the middle, where neither the coffee nor the pastry drowns the other out. Set a delicate light roast next to a dense chocolate croiss…
Coffee
Fair Trade, Organic and Single Origin Coffee: What's the Difference?
Fair Trade, organic, and single origin are the main labels that show up on a bag of coffee. They sound like a set, but they mean different things. Fair Trade…
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Coconut Water at Safeway
Coconut water sits in the beverage case wearing a promise: nature's sports drink. It's the clear liquid from a young green coconut, a little sweet and a litt…
Kombucha for Gut Health: What the Research Says and How Much to Drink
Most people buy kombucha for one reason: gut health. The fizzy, slightly tart fermented tea has become a grocery-aisle staple because of its probiotics, live…
Hot Cocoa Mixes at Safeway
Safeway carries hot cocoa mixes from Swiss Miss, Nestle, and their own Signature Select store brand. You'll find powder canisters, individual packets, and K-…