Jennifer J. Allen
Jennifer J. Allen is the founder and editor of Steep Bean, a blog dedicated to coffee, tea, and the art of slow living. A passionate writer and home brewer, she creates approachable guides, recipes, and reviews that help readers brew better, taste deeper, and enjoy the quiet beauty behind every cup.
Brewing Tips
Pine Needle Tea: The Ultimate Winter Immunity Booster You Can Make at Home
August 13, 2025
Discover pine needle tea, a vitamin C-rich winter wellness drink with 5x more nutrients than citrus! Learn safe harvesting tips, brewing techniques, and delicious flavor variations for this immune-boosting herbal remedy.
How to Make a Dirty Chai Latte at Home (Better Than Starbucks!)
August 12, 2025
Learn to make the perfect dirty chai latte at home with this easy recipe! Discover the delicious fusion of bold espresso and aromatic chai spices. Customize your drink with milk alternatives, adjust spice levels, and create café-quality results in your kitchen.
How to Make Nitro Cold Brew at Home: Easy DIY Guide for Creamy Coffee Perfection
August 12, 2025
Learn to make café-quality nitro cold brew at home with this step-by-step guide. Discover equipment options, from whipped cream dispensers to dedicated systems, plus expert tips for perfect foam and flavor every time.
How to Make the Perfect Iced Vanilla Chai Latte at Home (Coffeehouse Quality!)
August 7, 2025
Discover how to make a creamy, refreshing iced vanilla chai latte at home with aromatic spices and rich vanilla. This easy coffeehouse-quality recipe combines traditional chai flavors with cold milk for the perfect summer drink that’s customizable and budget-friendly.
Drink Recipes
DIY Chai Concentrate Recipe: Make Café-Quality Chai at Home in 30 Minutes
September 4, 2025
Create rich, aromatic chai concentrate at home with this easy recipe! Learn to make weeks’ worth of spiced tea base using cardamom, cinnamon & ginger. Perfect for hot lattes, iced drinks & smoothies. Save money while controlling sweetness & spice levels. Includes storage tips & customization ideas.
Hailey Bieber Smoothie Recipe: Make Her Viral Erewhon Strawberry Glaze Drink at Home
September 3, 2025
Discover Hailey Bieber’s viral Erewhon smoothie recipe! This Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie combines collagen peptides, antioxidant-rich berries, and nourishing ingredients for radiant skin. Learn to recreate this Instagram-famous beauty elixir at home with our detailed guide.
How to Make Starbucks Medicine Ball at Home (Easy Copycat Recipe)
September 3, 2025
Discover how to make Starbucks Medicine Ball at home! This copycat recipe recreates the beloved Honey Citrus Mint Tea with jade citrus mint tea, peach tranquility tea, steamed lemonade and honey for a soothing, immune-boosting drink that’s perfect for cold season.
Perfect Scones Recipe: Bakery-Quality Results in Your Kitchen Every Time
September 2, 2025
Learn to bake perfect scones with this foolproof recipe featuring flaky, buttery layers and tender crumb. Includes professional tips, variations, storage methods, and troubleshooting for bakery-quality results every time.
