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The Best Coffee Machines of 2024

This blog post provides a one-stop guide to the best electrical coffee machines on the market for 2024, so you can make delicious coffee from the comfort of your own home or office. We’ll cover the key differences between bean to cup coffee machines and coffee pod machines, from the quality and taste of the product to the ease of use, cost and environmental considerations.

The Best Coffee Cocktails Recipes

Coffee and cocktails are a match made in heaven, offering a well-balanced blend of full-bodied flavour plus spirited spice to power you through any season. Perfect for a caffeine kick to keep you going at the beginning of a big night out, these flavourful coffee cocktail recipes are sure to impress.

Are Tea Bags Compostable?

In a world where many of the products available to us are disposable, us consumers wonder how we can make little changes in our day-to-day lives to help make for a greener planet. A growing question is what can we do with tea bags once they’ve been used? Can you compost tea bags or should you through them away? Get ready, as we’ll spill the ‘tea’ on what your favourite tea bag brand’s packaging is really made of and why biodegradable tea bags and compostable tea bags are the better option.

Why You Should Make the Swap to Compostable Coffee Pods

Penningtons are proud to offer fully compostable coffee pods which are better for the environment and don’t compromise on excellent flavour. Here’s a closer look at compostable coffee pods, also referred to as biodegradable coffee pods, and the environmental advantages of making the shift to them.

10 Benefits of Reusable Coffee Cups

By making the switch to reusable coffee cups, we can significantly reduce the amount of waste and make a positive impact on the environment. Reusable coffee cups, coffee flasks and travel mugs are not only better for the environment, but they also come in a variety of different fun designs, are easy to clean, convenient on-the-go and can save you money in the long run.

A Guide to Hot Chocolate Percentages and Flavour Profiles

Below we’ll unpack what the cocoa percentage of your favourite hot chocolate means and provide you with a little extra insight on several different types of hot chocolate. So, get ready to delve into the irresistible world of hot chocolate and be prepared to leave craving more!

Coffee Grind Size Chart: Which Grind for Different Coffee Makers

In this blog post we’ll explore the different types of coffee grinds, which grind is best suited for different coffee makers and some tips and tricks to help you achieve the best results from your beans. So, grab a mug and your favourite Pennington’s coffee beans and let’s get brewing!

10 Ways to Upcycle Hessian Sacks

From home décor to eco-friendly crafts, you’ll be amazed at the versatility of hessian sacks and the fun ways you can give life back to this (not so) redundant byproduct of the coffee industry. Here is a list of our favourite creative ways to reuse and upcycle hessian coffee sacks. Happy crafting!

5 Delicious Coffee Desserts with Recipes

While many kickstart their day with a cup of coffee like clockwork, others prefer to indulge in delicious coffee desserts and some (if you’re anything like us) do all of the above.
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