On warm weekend afternoons you'll often me in the backyard, gardening, reading or catching up with friends on the phone. Because it feels just a bit too early to pour a drink for myself, I've rounded up a few good non-alcoholic drinks that refresh — all without the booze. 

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Does your mom love tea? Here's a simple and inexpensive, yet heartfelt, idea for Mother's Day.

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Flipping through the pages of Angel Adoree's The Vintage Tea Party Year is a bit like walking through an antique shop filled with enchanted treasures and reminders of days gone by. Add some delectable recipes, glamorous hairdos, and craft projects, and you have the makings of a memorable party — or 12 parties, to precise. Adoree has a plan for every occasion, whether it's tea for two, a wedding party, or an outdoor picnic. More

My idea for this iced tea-slash-mocktail has been brewing ever since one of our readers suggested pu-erh as a possible non-alcoholic alternative to bourbon. (Thanks, missjulia!) Bourbon is my favorite liquor, but my partner is allergic to alcohol, so it seemed a fun challenge to create something we'd both enjoy. And pu-erh turned out to be the perfect ingredient.

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This time last year, we shared 15 great non-alcoholic drinks to have with a meal. But the possibilities don't end there. Here are 10 more alcohol-free beverages to sip with your food, whether it's a casual supper or a fancy dinner party. More

At my last desk job, I dedicated an entire drawer to tea and tea-making paraphernalia. In fact, I consider tea an essential office supply, right alongside pens and staplers. Here are five kinds of tea that are helpful to have on hand, from morning and afternoon pick-me-ups to preparing for a meeting, de-stressing, and soothing the stomach after lunch. More

Have you ever wanted to sip a warm, smooth, earthy beverage that's also free of caffeine? Are you bored with the usual 'sweet' herbal tea offerings and would like to try something with more depth and complexity? Numi Organic Tea's new line of Savory Teas will satisfy these cravings and delight you with their innovative blends of herbs, vegetables, and spices. For example, consider their Carrot Curry Tea, made with organic carrot, ginger, cilantro, and turmeric with a touch of onion and curry spices. Intrigued? Read on for more flavors! More

Q: I was cleaning out my cupboard and came across some old tea, one bag of loose Pure Assam black tea and a large bag of flavored decaffeinated black tea bags. Both have lost a lot of flavor and aroma. It seems like a waste to just dump this tea, even if I'm not going to drink it. 

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Recently Serious Eats featured "pestle tea," a Hakka Chinese drink made from tea leaves pounded with nuts and seeds. Intrigued by the sound of this creamy, nourishing tea, we explored further and realized this is the lei cha that we've found in packets at Asian markets — but so much better when made from scratch. More

Here's a fun, simple, very rewarding DIY project to help lift the January doldrums: make your own Earl Grey (or Lady Grey) tea! I can personally attest that this tea will win over even those of you who, like me, usually don't care for Earl Grey. The process itself is easy but it does offer one challenge: sourcing fresh bergamot fruit. Read on for my very simple homemade Earl Grey tea recipe. More