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Iced coffee has seemingly burst out of the recesses of the coffee shop menu and into the forefront of consumers’ hearts over the past couple of decades. Its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. In the UK alone, “the iced coffee market is currently valued at £178.9 million, up 37%.” But how did this chilled delight become so entrenched in modern coffee culture? It is thought that chilled coffee, a precursor to modern-day iced coffee, originated in Algeria in 1840. During

We all know that the body is made up of 50–75% water. It’s a fact you learn when you’re young. But did you also know that you can lose between 2.5 to 3 litres of water per day? This can increase when it is warm or when you are doing exercise. Being dehydrated, even by 1%, can increase tiredness, cause headaches, and make it difficult to concentrate, all of which can make it harder to perform your job effectively and maintain workplace productivity. So, to help keep your workp

In honour of Earth Day and this year’s theme ‘Planet vs Plastics’, we wanted to share some knowledge and raise awareness about the...

Despite originating in China, Tea is a quintessentially British beverage. Whether you like it or not, we are famous the world over for sipping on this hot drink, come rain or shine. However, that could all be about to change. New research has suggested that coffee has overtaken tea as the UK’s favourite brew. According to the Statista Global Consumer Survey, 63% of the British public drink coffee regularly, whereas only 59% drink tea. But why? Here are a few reasons why a co

How much do you know about the water you drink? This month is water quality month, and we thought we’d do a little deep dive into all...

Follow the evolution of Hot Chocolate, as we celebrate World Chocolate Day.