Episodes

  • Can Science Brew a Better Cup of Tea?

    Can Science Brew a Better Cup of Tea?
    Apr 24 2025
    On his quest to brew the perfect cup of tea, reporter Jerome Campbell gathers insights from a tea historian and a chemist. Is loose-leaf really worth the hassle? What actually happens when you microwave tea? And can you fix a cup of tea that’s been brewed for too long? Join us in this week’s episode of Proof as we investigate tea truths and tea myths. If you are brewing your tea loose-leaf style, check out our Reviews Team's suggestions for the Best Basket-Style Tea Infusers. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Why Do Meals Taste Better at Such Great Heights?

    Why Do Meals Taste Better at Such Great Heights?
    Apr 17 2025
    Ever wonder why food tastes so much better after a long hike? Reporter Otis Gray climbs up the White Mountains in New Hampshire in search of answers at the Mizpah Hut, a lodge along the Appalachian Trail. Food Scientist Arielle Johnson makes an omniscient appearance. April 17 is the last day to vote for our miniseries '100 Proof' in the Best Limited Series categories for this year's Webby Awards! Hungry for the kind of roasted chicken that Grace craves in the episode? Try our Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs, which you can make under an hour. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • A new season of Proof starts April 17!

    A new season of Proof starts April 17!
    Apr 10 2025
    How did content creator Sarah Ahn reconnect with her Korean identity through food? Why does food taste so good at the top of a mountain? Does salt really make tea taste better? We answer these questions and more on the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Dumplings in Iowa (Best of Proof: Travel Edition)

    Dumplings in Iowa (Best of Proof: Travel Edition)
    Mar 6 2025
    In the final episode of our Best of Proof: Travel Edition series, we find out what it looks like when you uproot yourself from a familiar culinary place to an unknown city. The Moth performer and writer Aaron Pang dives in with this audio diary that chronicles his move from San Francisco to Iowa City. Make Dumplings at home with our recipe for Chinese Pork Dumplings. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. All new episodes of Proof return in April! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Chasing the Freshest Beer (Best of Proof: Travel Edition)

    Chasing the Freshest Beer (Best of Proof: Travel Edition)
    Feb 27 2025
    In this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take flight and join reporter Kate Bernot on a journey to collect the freshest hops for a Denver-based brewery. It's a race against time and every hour counts to extract the peak flavor. Will this team of brewers make it back in time? Have an extra can of beer at home? Use it for dinner tonight to make a Grill-Roasted Beer Can Chicken. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • What's on the Menu in 1906? (Best of Proof Travel Edition)

    What's on the Menu in 1906? (Best of Proof Travel Edition)
    Feb 20 2025
    In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we visit the New York public library and search through their expansive database of restaurant menus from through the decades. Flaming omlettes, Calf Brains on Toast, vichy buttermilk, reporter Doug Mack digs into the archives to see what New Yorkers were eating in 1906. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Seeking Korean Soviet Cooking (Best of Proof Travel Edition)

    Seeking Korean Soviet Cooking (Best of Proof Travel Edition)
    Feb 13 2025
    In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we explore the history of Koryo Saram cuisine (Korean Soviet cuisine) and learn about the importance of morkovcha--a carrot dish--to one Koryo Saram family. Try making Korean Corn Cheese, a classic bar snack at home. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • The Lost Crops of Sapelo Island (Best of Proof: Travel Edition)

    The Lost Crops of Sapelo Island (Best of Proof: Travel Edition)
    Feb 6 2025
    In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take the ferry to Georgia's Sapelo Island to visit the Gullah Geechee community. Every year, storms, salt water, and construction threaten the land. But Sapelo resident Maurice Bailey is fighting to protect the island by reviving Geechee agriculture. Will he succeed? Claire Reynolds reports in this episode from 2023. To learn more about Maurice Bailey’s efforts on Sapelo Island, go to saveourlegacyourself.org. Try our version of a Gullah Geechee tradition, Hoppin' John. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
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