Every year, billions of single-use coffee cups are thrown away and end up in landfill where they take hundreds of years to decompose. Despite a commitment from coffee shops to make their cups more environmentally friendly, there are still issues. So, what’s the alternative? 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...

Introducing the modern alternative to traditional coffee pods; compostable coffee pods. Designed to break down naturally and decompose into organic matter, compostable coffee pods are kinder to the environment and promote a more sustainable approach to waste management. Due to their convenience, coffee pods have become an incredibly popular home brewing option but unfortunately, the majority of them are made from plastic or aluminium. While both are often thought of as recyclable materials, a concerning number of plastic and aluminium coffee pods end up in landfill due to improper coffee pod recycling, despite consumers being convinced otherwise. Penningtons are proud...

Time and time again we find ourselves craving something sweet and indulgent; a desire that can only be satisfied by our sumptuous hot chocolate powder blends. For chocolate lovers who prefer the moreish taste of cocoa to the aromatic profiles of our specialty coffee blends, a velvety cup of hot chocolate is the ultimate comfort drink. With so many types of hot chocolate and decadent toppings to choose from, you’re truly spoilt for choice. From creamy white hot chocolate and classic milk hot chocolate to rich and decadent dark hot chocolate, there’s a chocolatey blend of goodness for every taste...

The key to great coffee is perfect coffee grounds, and the challenge is choosing the right coffee grind type for your preferred coffee maker. But don’t worry, we’re here to explain all that. With so many fantastic coffee makers on the market, making delicious coffee at home has never been easier, but knowing the type of coffee grind you should be using is crucial to mastering that satisfying taste you crave. Choosing the right grind size will result in the perfect amount of flavour from your fresh coffee grounds, and once you’ve mastered the process, you’ll never look back. In...

If you’re someone who cares about sustainability and finding new ways to repurpose everyday items, you’ve come to the right place. Hessian sacks, burlap sacks, or hessian jute bags, are large woven sacks that are commonly used for packaging products such as rice, potatoes and, of course, coffee. Images of large hessian sacks filled with coffee beans and printed with bold black letters representing their country of origin are synonymous with coffee roasting. This is natural because hessian sacks remain a popular choice for shipping specialty coffee around the world, but what happens to them after they serve this purpose?...