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Costa Coffee to trial new recyclable fibre lids
UK coffee shop Costa Coffee has announced the launch of new trial of 100% fibre lids made from renewable plant-based material.
A coffee break from the pandemic
For many of us, coffee is part of our daily routine, but the Covid-19 pandemic drastically altered our relationship with our local coffee shop and played its part in the growing popularity of specialty coffee at home.
The business case for sustainability
Implementing sustainable initiatives throughout the coffee and tea supply chains is not only good for the environment, the people and the product, it is simply good business.
bio-bean’s Inficaf named a cofinitive #21toWatch winner
bio-bean Limited, the world’s largest recycler of coffee grounds, has announced that its latest product to market, Inficaf, has been named in the cofinitive #21toWatch campaign for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Minimising the environmental footprint of packaging
Nerida Kelton, vice president, sustainability and save food at the World Packaging Organisation, discusses the use of Reusable & Refillable Programmes as strong possibilities to help brands minimise their environmental footprints.
Artisan Coffee Co partners with Podback on UK coffee pod recycling service
Podback is a first of its kind recycling programme, bringing together all brands of coffee pods to create one easy recycling service.
Clipper Teas launches Green Tea & Mint infusion to mark Fairtrade Fortnight
Clipper Teas has launched its new Organic and Fairtrade Green Tea & Mint, in a large 80 bag pack, in time for Fairtrade Fortnight (21 February – 6 March).
Cultivating a circular economy in coffee
The potential to reuse coffee pulp, organic waste from pruning and other field activities as well as wastewater from coffee processing is underestimated. Used appropriately, these wastes can enhance the productivity of coffee farms and livelihoods of farmers.
Matthew Algie releases new coffee range to help save Scotland’s rainforests
Matthew Algie, a UK and Ireland based sustainable coffee roaster, has unveiled a new range of freshly roasted coffees, launched to support the restoration of Scotland’s Rainforest.
Remedy launches new kombucha flavour in time for World Kombucha Day
Kombucha brand Remedy has announced the UK launch of a brand new flavour to its collection.
KAYTEA introduces Sparkling Rosay ice tea to its range of plant-based lattes and herbal teas
KAYTEA has launched ‘Sparkling Rosay’ cold brew iced tea, to provide the flavour and “celebratory air” of Rosé wine, but without the alcoholic content, says the company.
New survey reveals intriguing food and tea pairings among UK consumers
A new survey recently commissioned by Dorset, England-based Clipper Tea, delved into tea habits of 18- to 64-year-olds across the United Kingdom and uncovered some unexpected results.
ONE ZO bubble tea chain opens first UK shop
Bubble tea brand ONE ZO has opened its first UK shop in Notting Hill Gate, where it handmakes the tapioca pearls that give bubble tea its distinctive appearance.
HotTea Mama partners with GenM to better support women
HotTea Mama has joined forces with GenM, the menopause partner for brands, promising to better serve the UK’s 15.5 million perimenopausal and menopausal women.