Brew and Tipple
Best dressed
When you’re thinking about making a salad, it’s unlikely you’d seek inspiration from your hot beverages counter – but it’s actually a pretty good place to head. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate can all be used to create... more
Shake your thang!
Fancy ‘shaking’ up your drinks menu? Then, milkshakes might be worth considering. They’re ‘whipping’ up a frenzy on social media at the moment with a plethora of weird and wonderful creations. Milkshakes originated in... more
The bubble factory
Nothing says fun more than bubble tea. Having originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s, it’s a trend which is currently growing at a rate of 8% annually and it’s easy to see why. These quirky and, often, colourful beverages can be... more
Getting frothy with latte art
There’s no way around it, great latte art takes practice. It’s one of the biggest causes of frustration for would-be baristas, but, once you’ve cracked it, the results will delight your customers. The two key ingredients are a fresh,... more
Ice cream that’s full of beans
Coffee and gelato are a winning double act, either served side by side as a pairing – or combined to make coffee-flavoured ice cream. Here, Henley Bridge’s resident gelato supremos show how you can keep it cool with coffee… ... more
Brew & Tipple - News snippets
Caffeine consumption soars Brits consuming an extra 78 million cups of coffee a day since the start of the pandemic. New research reveals that more than half of Brits admit to drinking more coffee whilst working from home since the... more
Tomato oolong tea with honey bubbles
The perfect tomato tea recipe. Made with a yummy homemade oolong tea cordial infused with tomato juice and served with honey bubbles and a tomato crisp. Ingredients 60ml fresh tomato juice 40ml Dilmah chilled silver jubilee opata oolong tea 30ml Dilmah... more
Cocoa horchata
10 15 20 6 Combine hazelnuts, almonds and oats with deZaan cocoa powder for this inviting glass of Horchata. The nutty, caramel notes of Terra Rosa make the ideal companion for this sweet Spanish drink. Ingredients 70g hazelnuts 70g almonds 40g oats... more
Reach for the chai
Consumers are increasingly seeking out additional health benefits in their brews, so it’s no surprise that chai tea has risen in popularity by 93.8% in recent years. Hailed for boosting heart health, reducing blood sugar levels, aiding digestion and... more
The milky way
Once upon a time, not very long ago, the only choice customers would be offered in terms of milk was skimmed, semi or full fat. Now cow’s milk is being side-stepped by a growing number of health-conscious consumers who are shunning the traditional... more
Turning over a new leaf after lockdown
The Covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness of the need to follow a healthy lifestyle in order to help protect ourselves from the virus and, as we emerge out of lockdown, the focus on good nutrition and hydration will be ever-present. The health... more
The Dilmah story
Rich pickings Introducing the world’s first genuinely ethical tea brand. After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world with over 5.9 million tonnes produced globally in 2018. As a consequence, it is viewed... more