Top 5 Health Benefits of Tea
People all over the world have been drinking tea for centuries and modern science has proven that there is reason behind this. From improved sleep to reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes, here is a list of reasons you should consider incorporating tea into your daily routine if you don’t already.
Tea From Around the World
The history of tea is deeply connected with one’s people and culture. From ancient legends of the origins of tea in China to the traditional art of Japanese tea ceremonies, every culture has its own unique connection with tea.
The History of Tea in Britain
Tea is without a doubt the most popular drink in the UK today, with over 100 million cups being consumed across the nation each day. We all have our preferred ways of drinking it – some more passionate than others – but we are undisputedly all united by our global identity as tea-drinkers. That’s one thing we all can agree upon! But where exactly did this affection begin and how did tea become the nation’s favourite drink?
Ugandan Coffee
Uganda is the eighth biggest producer of coffee in the world and exports 91% of the coffee it produces. Eighty percent of coffee grown in Uganda is Robusta coffee, with 20% being Arabica coffee, although this is slowly changing. Most of the coffee produced is exported to Europe, but a large quantity is allegedly smuggled across the eastern border to Kenya.
Brazilian Coffee
Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in the world, responsible for approximately a third of the world’s coffee. Over two thirds of Brazilian coffee beans are Arabica coffee beans with the remaining third being mostly Robusta.
What to do with Used Coffee Grounds
We’ve been asked many times what to do with coffee grounds and how to dispose of coffee grounds. So, we thought we’d put together a list of all the things you can do with your used coffee grounds. From coffee ground mushroom growing to grounded coffee scrub, there are loads of ways you can reuse your spent coffee grounds for the greater good.
How to Make the Perfect Hot Chocolate
These days hot chocolate comes in all shapes and sizes from hot chocolate bombs (or hot chocolate bombes – we’re not sure what the difference is?!) to white hot chocolate, vegan hot chocolate to hot chocolate stirrers and hot chocolate spoons, hot chocolate sachets and laced Bailey’s hot chocolate. Variations and recipes differ wildly and making a good ole mug of hot chocolate has never been easier.
How to Make Coffee Logs
Have you ever wondered what to do with coffee grounds after brewing? The earth-conscious among us may have been using coffee logs for heating the home for a while now, but if you’re only just hearing about this phenomenon read on for more information.
Where Does Coffee Come From?
Even though we collectively drink over a billion cups of coffee daily worldwide, how many of us have stopped to wonder where our favourite hot drink ACTUALLY comes from?