Despite 68% of Brits stating that their households enjoy the same ‘traditional’ Christmas meal, new research reveals that this isn’t the case at all, with younger and older generations having very different views about Christmas food, treats and even baubles!

When it comes to Christmas dinners, Gen Z are the least likely to want a traditional roast turkey, similar to millennials who are also hoping to rid of the turkey and enjoy a meat alternative this Christmas. Gen Z are also loathers of Brussels sprouts, while two-thirds of older generations want them at their perfect Christmas lunch only a quarter of Gen Z would be happy to have them on their plates. This is a similar case when it comes to cheese boards, with Gen Z being half as likely to have one than any other generation.

The survey of 2,000 Brits, commissioned by Costa Coffee, also highlighted that when it comes to desserts, Gen Z is 48% more likely to want Sticky Toffee Pudding as part of the Christmas day than mince pies and 70% more likely than Yule log. Costa Coffee also polled its 420K followers about their festive frights and fancies, and almost half (45%) voted for Sticky Toffee Pudding as their favourite festive treat, gingerbread biscuits came in second place with 35% of votes with less than a quarter (20%) voting for Christmas Pudding and almost half (46%) stating that Christmas Pudding is the thing they look forward to at Christmas.

Along with their desire to stir up their Christmas meals, Gen Z also has different preferences when it comes to Christmas drinks, with one-in-four wanting to sip on an iced coffee on Christmas day, which drops to one-in-five for eggnog or Irish cream.

Samantha Jardine, product developer at Costa Coffee, said: “It’s no surprise that Gen Z want to twist up their Christmas Day treats with deserts like Sticky Toffee pudding. With its sticky and sweet toffee flavour, the desert is one that’s been loved for generations and it’s great to see that it’s not going anywhere with Gen Z becoming the new advocates for one of the nation’s most treasured deserts.”

 Looking for inspiration to twist up your Christmas? Follow Samantha’s top tips this festive season:

1. Love them or hate them, Brussel sprouts are commonly found on Christmas tables across the nation. Not a fan? Try sprucing them up by drizzling them in maple or toffee syrup.
2. Christmas treats don’t need to be saved for Christmas day alone. Favourite festive deserts, like Sticky Toffee, can be enjoyed ahead of Christmas dinner this year at Costa Coffee, with a festive menu which includes a festive Sticky Toffee latte layered with sticky toffee flavoured sauce, topped with a light whip, drizzled with sauce & sprinkled with a bronze shimmer dust. An ideal festive treat!
3. Glazed carrots with a twist are a surefire way to spruce up Christmas lunch. Try glazing with sweet brown sugar and roasting so you enjoy delicious, caramelised edges and sticky toffee-like glaze!
4. Stir up your coffee on Christmas morning by adding a drizzle or sprinkle of something sweet like sticky toffee sauce or pair it with a sweet treat like a Sticky Toffee Loaf cake, also available on Costa Coffee’s festive menu!
5. Twist down the dial on your winter beverages and mix up traditions by enjoying an Iced Coffee or Iced Tea this festive season – a perfect refresher after wrapping last minute gifts by a warm fireplace.

Sticky Toffee Pudding is loved across the nation, being ranked the UK’s favourite dessert last year[ii], so it was only right that Costa Coffee transformed the classic pudding into a beverage this Christmas. The tasty new Sticky Toffee Latte and new Sticky Toffee Iced Latte have joined the coffee chain’s festive menu, providing coffee lovers – both hot and cold, with a new Christmas favourite. Both drinks feature a yummy sticky toffee flavoured sauce, topped with Light Whip, and drizzled with even more sauce, finished with a sprinkling of bronze shimmery, angel-like dust. Along with a Sticky Toffee beverage, customers can also tuck into a comforting slice of Costa Coffee’s new Sticky Toffee Loaf Cake, a toffee flavoured sponge cake which is topped with caramel frosting, caramel drizzle, and indulgent fudge pieces.  The ideal treat, for every generation.

Beyond the dining table, Gen Z have a desire to twist up their festive décor by bringing back old school decorations being more likely to go for outdoor ornaments (they’re a third more likely to have outdoor ornaments or outdoor Christmas lights than other gens on average); almost twice as likely as any other generation to go for fake snow and almost five times more likely to than baby boomers. They’re also fans of fake Christmas trees (75%), and Christmas music playlists (59%), in contrast to the boomer generation’s higher preferences for fairy lights (80%).

When it comes to Christmas activities it could be argued that Gen Z are the most philanthropic generation, with 50% more likely to volunteer around Christmas than any other generation. They’re also twice as likely to go for a festive run or workout compared to millennials who prefer to go to the pub (29%), go carolling (13%), and play board games (55%).

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The report, which details key trends in new seasonal beverage flavours and formats across 14 key European markets (including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), finds that despite the typical need for ‘winter warming’, iced beverages now account for 23% of all festive/holiday season new-product launches — with hot beverages comprising the balance (77%). The Benelux and German markets lead the way in iced beverages, with 50% and 45%, respectively, of launches in those regions. Indulgent brown and spiced flavours remain essential for the holiday season with an increase in iced frappe formats as cold beverages become a year-round menu item.

For Winter 2023, seasonal beverages continue to be a key trend on menus to deliver excitement and novelty for consumers while driving in-store traffic for foodservice operators. Per Kerry’s Art of Taste & Nutrition: Festive Edition, the top three festive trends this year are:

1. Flavour Evolutions: Consumers are craving new and adventurous flavours, but they are wary of spending too much on something they might not enjoy, so they do not want anything that seems too ‘out there’. To meet this need, brands are using well established tastes but getting creative with naming to convey a more exotic and seasonal offering. For instance, instead of simply calling the flavour ‘orange’ the flavour profile has evolved to ‘mandarin’ or ‘clementine’. This has the bonus effect of making the product seem more premium.
2. Warming Seasonal Flavours: Foodservice operators are catering to the season with the addition of warming winter spices and indulgent brown flavours. Joined by the always popular caramel, chocolate and toffee, local seasonal favourites like cinnamon, cardamon and gingerbread enhance the occasion.
3. Delightful Indulgence: The holidays can be a stressful time for everybody so brands are spotting an opportunity to create a relaxing ‘feel-good’ moment in their customer’s day. The report observes a rise in flavoured hot chocolate, mochas and delicious frappes for that added ‘treat yourself’ indulgence. Elevated toppings, such as flavoured cream, delicious sauces and tasty biscuit/cookie and chocolate inclusions, add a sprinkling of festive magic.

In terms of festive flavours, the report, which analysed 250+ 2023 winter beverage launches, shows that similar to the past two years, chocolate still leads the way, with gingerbread a close second:

Top Five Festive Flavours

1. Chocolate (14%)
2. Gingerbread (13%)
3. Caramel (7%)
4. Toffee (7%)
5. Cinnamon (5%)

Past Festive Flavour Favourites 2022 2021

1. Chocolate Chocolate
2. Gingerbread Gingerbread
3. Caramel Caramel
4. Hazelnut Orange
5. Cinnamon Cinnamon

When choosing which type of beverage to be the base for the festive flavours, the latte far outranks other beverages (although it seems odd that the mocha is last while chocolate is the number one flavour since mocha is chocolate and coffee…):

Top Beverage Platforms

1. Latte (47%)
2. Hot Chocolate (22%)
3. Frappe (9%)
4. Hot Tea (7%)
5. Mocha (3%)

However, while consumers may indulge in limited-edition festive flavours during the holiday season, the Art of Taste & Nutrition: Festive Edition also reveals that many consumers are being mindful of their sugar and/or calorie intake.

Commenting on the new report, Daniel Sjogren, vice president of foodservice for Kerry Europe, said, “Our research shows that the shift toward simultaneously enhancing both indulgence and nutrition has influenced menus across Europe this festive season, and in fact far more noticeably than ever before. With many foodservice operators still searching for ways to translate these trending recipe advances into their menus, for the time being this trend is being driven predominantly by leading innovators.”

“The big challenge for foodservice beverage product developers going forward is maintaining appealing, indulgent beverage flavours while also reducing sugar and calorie content,” explained Sjogren. “These sugar-reduction efforts will pay off decisively by also improving sustainability credentials and success in this area. This is particularly helpful in reaching the mainly younger consumers who prioritize sustainability as a key purchase driver.”

To download the 2023 Art of Taste & Nutrition: Festive Edition report, click here.

Whether hot or cold, merry festive beverage indulging! Happy holidays and best wishes for a joyous, peaceful and healthy New Year!

• Vanessa L Facenda, editor, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal.
  Keep in touch via email: vanessa@bellpublishing.com Twitter: @TCTradeJournal or LinkedIn: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

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On each of the 12 days, from 2pm until close, all orders of $15 or more will also come with that day’s special treat for free, plus free delivery on the entire order. See below for each day’s offering:

• December 13: Free hot or iced coffee (up to $5)
• December 14: Free hash browns (up to $1.89)
• December 15: Free refreshers (up to $6)
• December 16: Free snacks and sides (up to $6)
• December 17: Free donuts and bakery items (up to $5)
• December 18: $5 off $15 purchase
• December 19: Free hot drinks
• December 20: Free Wake-Up Wrap (up to $5)
• December 21: Free iced drinks + frozen drink (up to $5)
• December 22: All drinks free (up to $5)
• December 23: $5 off $15 purchase
• December 24: 25 free Munchkins Donut Hole treats (up to $11)

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Each year, the Fazenda roasting team finds distinctive coffee profiles with the holidays in mind to blend its seasonal offering. This year’s Holiday Blend is a medium roast coffee that was specifically crafted to be a delight for both connoisseurs and everyday drinkers to enjoy side by side. The Holiday Blend is featured as a reserve coffee in Fazenda’s coffee portfolio. Reserve coffee beans are grown in small lots by dedicated farmers with patience and precision, the hallmarks of truly amazing coffee. Only the most unique and distinctive coffees in Fazenda’s portfolio make it into reserve program.

Owner/founder, Phil Schein said of the blend, “What I like about this year’s blend is that features a washed coffee from Guatemala and a natural process from Ethiopia. When blended, it brings out ripe berry notes with layers of sweet, full caramel and chocolate.”

Fazenda’s Holiday Blend is available to for purchase through 31 December 2022 and can be purchased online at www.fazendacoffee.com or at select New England based Whole Foods locations and certain Fazenda wholesale bakeries and coffee house partners. Nationwide shipping is available. For wholesale opportunities please contact phil@fazendacoffee.com.

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Inspired by the classic holiday gingerbread taste, consumers can now indulge in a decaffeinated blend of black tea with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a hint of cookie crumb.

Preparing the new seasonal latte couldn’t be easier! Consumers can channel their inner barista by simply mixing equal parts of TAZO Gingerbread Spice Latte with the milk (or milk alternative) of their choice to enjoy their own cup of holiday spice and everything nice – hot or cold!

TAZO Gingerbread Spice Latte launched this month is available while supplies last at retailers such as Target, Walmart, grocery stores across the United States and online. It has a MSRP of USD $4.99.

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Tidings of cookies and joy

Dunkin’s newest menu items are here to spread cookie cheer! The Cookie Butter Cold Brew features Dunkin’s slow-steeped, ultra-smooth cold brew, along with notes of sweet brown sugar and baked cookie flavours. It’s topped with creamy Cookie Butter Cold Foam, adding the flavour of warm holiday spices, and finished with cookie butter crumbles.

Fans can take their cookie love to the next level by pairing this delicious sip with the new Cookie Butter Donut, a classic yeast donut shell with cookie butter buttercreme filling, topped with maple-flavoured icing and a sprinkling of crushed cookies for an extra satisfying crunch.

Wrapped and ready to sleigh

What’s one of the best ways to bundle up this season? With Dunkin’s brand-new Pancake Wake-Up Wrap! Guests can kickstart their day with a portable, pillowy pancake featuring a hint of sweet maple flavour, filled with egg, melted cheese, sausage or bacon, and served with a side of syrup—also available without meat.

Deck the halls with decked-out lattes

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is coming, but Dunkin’s handcrafted signature lattes made with rich espresso can help go-getters get even more done before the holidays are in full swing. Whether it’s a trip to the tree lot or untangling string lights – no matter how guests celebrate the season – two of Dunkin’s signature lattes return to put a pep into every step.

• Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte is back by popular demand! Available hot or iced, the ultimate holiday beverage features decadent mocha balanced with cooling peppermint, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and a dusting of hot chocolate powder – an indulgent sip to stand up to what the holidays have in store.
• Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte is also back to help guests toast to the season! This sip features a creamy-rich white chocolate flavour in a signature latte topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and cinnamon sugar for a twist on the traditional holiday flavour.

Feelin’ Festive

That’s not all! To keep America runnin’ through the busiest time of the year, guests can enjoy more familiar favourites this season.

• A part of Dunkin’s Limited Batch Series, the medium roast Holiday Blend Coffee returns to restaurants nationwide. This warming coffee blend features sweet notes of molasses and dried fruit, and for the first time, guests can purchase a package of ground coffee to brew a cozy cup at home.
• Cranberry Orange Muffin returns! Made with real cranberries, this beloved bakery treat features a subtle orange flavour and is topped with sanding sugar for an on-the-go treat.

“We created our newest lineup with the holiday go-getters in mind – those that go the extra mile to make the holiday season bright for everyone else,” said Jill McVicar Nelson, Chief Marketing Officer at Dunkin’. “We hope that both our classic and new menu items, like the Cookie Butter Cold Brew and Pancake Wake-Up Wrap, will excite Dunkin’ fans and power them to make the most of every minute this season.”

‘Tis the season…for Free Coffee Mondays!

To keep Mondays merry this holiday season, Dunkin’ is bringing back Free Coffee Mondays for Dunkin’ Rewards members. Beginning 7 November, members will get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on Mondays through 28 November.  Guests can start the week off right with Original Blend, Dunkin’ Midnight, Holiday Blend, or Decaf.

Plus, through 29 November, Dunkin’ Rewards members have even more ways to fuel their holiday hustle with a collection of can’t-miss offers, including:

• One FREE Wake-Up Wrap with the purchase of any full-priced medium or larger beverage
• One FREE bakery item with the purchase of any full-priced medium or larger beverage
• One order of FREE Hashbrowns with the purchase of any classic breakfast sandwich
• One $1 any size hot coffee
• One $2 any size iced coffee

Not a member of Dunkin’ Rewards? It’s simple to join! Create an account on the Dunkin’ app today or visit dunkinrewards.com to earn points towards free food and drinks.

Sprinkle cheer with the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation

To further brighten the season, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is helping to Sprinkle Cheer this month and bring joy to kids battling hunger or illness. Guests can donate $1 at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide to support this important cause. Read more about the Foundation at joyinchildhoodfoundation.org.

Additionally, for the third year in a row, the Foundation has partnered with BARK to bring back limited-edition Dunkin’-inspired plush dog toys. The toys take the form of Dunkin’s signature iced coffee, frosted donuts and MUNCHKINS donut hole treats, and are available as a thank-you when guests make a donation to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation at participating Dunkin’ restaurants locations and at BarkShop.com.

To stay up to date on the latest happenings at Dunkin’, visit DunkinDonuts.com or subscribe to the Dunkin’ blog to receive notifications at news.dunkindonuts.com/blog.

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• The Hazelnut Truffle Mocha features Dutch Bros’ signature chocolate milk with hazelnut, espresso and topped with Soft Top and caramel drizzle. It can be ordered hot, iced or blended.
• The Sugar N Spice Oat Milk Latte features a winter spice flavour, espresso, oat milk and is dusted with cinnamon sprinks. Winter spice has cosy notes of brown sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Try this new favourite hot or iced!
• The Holly Jolly Rebel features a mix of pomegranate and vanilla within Dutch Bros’ exclusive energy drink, Rebel, all topped with Soft Top and green sprinks. It’s served either iced or blended.

Looking for your peppermint fix? Enjoy the flavour combo of peppermint and chocolate when you order a Candy Cane Mocha, Freeze, Cold Brew or Dutch Cocoa. Finished with Soft Top and peppermint sprinks, you’ll be sure to think it’s a radical life!

“We want everyone to feel at home for the holidays at Dutch Bros,” said Kristin Sha, senior director of product management at Dutch Bros. “That’s why we always bring back our customers’ favourites like the Hazelnut Truffle Mocha with the option to try something new! The Sugar N Spice Oat Milk Latte is a new flavour that also feels a little familiar, like a taste of the holidays. Add in the Holly Jolly Rebel for our energy loving, non coffee drinkers and you’re ready to partake in all the festivities!”

The highly anticipated holiday cup designs and all holiday offerings are featured now through the end of December.

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Whether it’s hot, iced, or blended, Black Rock Coffee Bar’s Winter Wonder drinks feature some returning fan favourites such as creamy eggnog and peppermint bark – but with an infusion of other flavours for extra pizazz.

With this menu, the fast-growing coffee chain aims to provide its customers with various flavourful festive drinks to help get into the holiday spirit. Following is the winter line up:

• Peppermint Bark White Mocha – This refreshing and spirit-lifting drink is an absolute fan favourite during the winter season. Black Rock Coffee Bar baristas mix a delicious rich peppermint bark sauce with white chocolate, and espresso. For a finishing holiday touch, it is topped with whip cream and colourful holiday sprinkles.
• Caramel Nog Latte – For eggnog lovers who value seasonal traditions, Black Rock Coffee Bar has the drink to satisfy the palate – the Caramel Nog Latte. This holiday drink consists of a combination of eggnog with the addition of caramel and espresso for an extra kick of flavour.
• Christmas Cookie Cold Brew – Cookies are another popular staple during the winter holidays. Black Rock Coffee Bar baristas can create a yummy cold brew that tastes like a cookie by adding chocolate macadamia nut and topping it with a sweet vanilla cold foam and holiday sprinkles.
• Orange Marmalade FUELÒ – For customers who want to stay fuelled during the holidays, Black Rock Coffee Bar has created a refreshing drink from its FUEL energy drink brand – the Orange Marmalade FUEL. Combining a special blend of almond, vanilla and orange, this tasty holiday energy drink is sure to help check lists twice.

Each drink price will vary depending on modifications to the original receipt including alternative milks, additional flavours or additional shots.

Guided by its three principles – coffee, community and connection, the popular coffee chain was founded in Oregon and is known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavourful Fuel energy drinks. Its mission is to be a positive force in the communities it serves. The boutique coffee chain was named the Fastest Growing Private Company in Oregon and SW Washington in 2021 by the Portland Business Journal. Most recently, Inc. Magazine ranked Black Rock Coffee Bar No. 837^th on its 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

For more information, please visit https://br.coffee/

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“Caribou has been spreading holiday cheer for thirty years. The return of our holiday menu with seasonal flavours and offerings invites our guests to take a moment out of their day and indulge in a festive treat that sparks joy,” said Caribou’s chief brand and marketing officer Erin Newkirk. “Each holiday season we like to offer new surprises and delights and rolling out this season is our limited-time Egg Nog Cold Foam that will catapult our Cold Foam innovation going into the new year.”

Caribou is known for its unparalleled level of quality and commitment to using real, premium ingredients in every delicious, handcrafted beverage. Taste the difference in each holiday sip as Caribou uses real ingredients like melted chocolate chips and egg nog throughout the beverage line up.

Guests can customize a drink of their choosing from a wide range of preparation options available only at Caribou, including its signature Crafted Press. Caribou Coffee‘s 2022 holiday line up includes:

• Ho Ho Mint Mocha: Real chocolate melted into steamed milk and combined with espresso and mint flavour. Topped with whipped cream and peppermints. Also available iced, blended or nitro.
• Fa La Latte: Espresso and steamed egg nog; topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Also available iced or nitro.
• Spicy Mocha: Real chocolate melted into steamed milk, combined with espresso, ancho chili and chipotle flavours. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips. Also available iced, blended or nitro.
• Iced Crafted Press with Egg Nog Cold Foam: Cold Press with a splash of milk and real sugar; served over ice and topped with egg nog cold foam.
• Maple Waffle Breakfast Sandwich: Chicken apple Gouda sausage, Gouda cheese and a cage-free egg, sandwiched between two maple waffles.
• Ho Ho Mint Cake Pop: A rich chocolate cake ball with a hint of mint, dipped in festive, red-coloured white chocolate and topped with white pearls.
• Gingerbread: A cozy, delicately spicy gingerbread loaf cake with vanilla icing.

Caribou fans can also look forward to new seasonal merchandise, available in stores and online, including an assortment of holiday giftables such as buffalo plaid drinkware, flasks, and self-indulgent grab-n-go items. In addition, two exclusive holiday coffee blends will return in store, at CaribouCoffee.com and in select retail partners nationwide including Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Made with 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee, these offerings include Reindeer Blend, a balanced blend with berry fruit and sweet notes and Bold North Blend, a dark roast with an intense spicy and woodsy cedar influenced syrup notes.

The coffeehouse will be giving Caribou Perks members exclusive access to try Egg Nog Cold Foam before anybody else, starting Monday 31 October. Members will also be the first to see this year’s holiday cup designs. Those looking for a sneak peek can enrol in Caribou Perks at cariboucoffee.com/perks or text “Perks” to 762-CARIBOU.

Caribou guests who would like to delight in cold foam past the limited-time Egg Nog Cold Foam offering can look forward to new innovative cold foam variations launching in 2023.

Caribou’s holiday menu and merchandise will be available at hundreds of coffeehouse locations nationwide throughout the season. Caribou Perks Members have various options to order and pick up their favourite holiday drinks, including ordering and paying ahead through the Caribou Coffee app to earn Caribou Perks points for in-store, curbside or drive-thru pickup. For more information on Caribou Coffee and its holiday line up visit CaribouCoffee.com.

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This year, the brand’s iconic, 24-days, Christmas Advent Calendar is in recognition of Newby Teas prestigious 20th anniversary. Featuring an opulent and inviting illustration, the façade of the Newby Teas decadent London headquarters adorns the front of the advent calendar, decorated with seasonal red accents and silver foil.  

The quintessentially British London townhouse offers a glimpse through the distinctive arched windows into the opulent world of Newby Teas bursting with festive cheer. Couples are enjoying a lavish afternoon tea setting, whilst a royal Corgi mingles amongst the party guests. On the second floor, at the centre of the Advent Calendar, stands a Christmas Tree, another of the many heartfelt scenes of celebration coming together to depict a very merry, ‘Newby Christmas’. 

The calendar is a 24-day journey through Newby Teas highly acclaimed Classic Teabag Collection. Each of the red numbered drawers contain four of Newby Teas distinctly patterned teabag sachets. No two drawers are the same; every day promises a different premium blend of award-winning tea. 

Established since 2000, Newby Teas have become renowned for uncompromising flavours that mirror the character of their source. The Advent Calendar offers an aromatic selection of black, green and oolong teas and tisanes, containing a total of ninety-six assorted teabags. The Newby Teas Advent Calendar will be available to purchase online at www.newbyteas.co.uk and Selfridges online, for £60.

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Clipper Teas, the ethical tea brand owned by Wessanen UK, has launched an Organic Tea Advent Calendar designed to surprise and delight tea lovers in the run up to Christmas.

The new SKU contains 24 tea bags with 12 different flavoured teas and infusions including festive favourites such as Orange & Lemon and Liquorice & Peppermint. Each tea bag is wrapped in a numbered sleeve for the 24 days leading up to Christmas and retrieved through an envelope-style opening in the box.

The Clipper Organic Tea Advent Calendar (£4.99, 48g) is available online at clipper-teas.com, via Amazon and in UK health food trade stores from this month. 

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Many high street coffee chains are failing to make progress towards the UK government’s voluntary sugar reduction targets (overseen by Public Health England) with their festive milk and milk alternative hot beverages – most of which would be eligible for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy – according to a new nationwide survey by Action on Sugar, based at Queen Mary University of London.

The survey, which analysed both the sugar and calorie content of the largest available sizes of hot chocolates and seasonal lattes made with milk and milk alternatives (i.e. oat, almond, coconut, soya, rice-coconut) by popular high street chains, revealed certain seasonal beverages contain almost as much sugar as three cans of Coca Cola.

All of the largest available size products surveyed would receive a red traffic light for total sugars (>13.5g/portion) – the exception being Costa’s Gingerbread Latte (Medio) (made either with milk, soya or almond milk).

When it comes to seasonal lattes, Starbucks ranks the highest with its Gingerbread Latte with Oat Milk with over 14 teaspoons of sugar (56.6g) and 523 calories per portion – the equivalent of eating 17 custard cream biscuits. If the same hot beverage was served with almond milk instead of oat milk, this would reduce the sugar content by 4.5 teaspoons of sugar (18g).

Sugar content of seasonal lattes (largest available from each outlet):

According to the survey findings, the overall worst seasonal drinks offender is Starbucks’ Signature Caramel Hot Chocolate with whipped cream, using Oat Milk (Venti). This extra-sweet beverage has 23 teaspoons (93.7g) of sugar in one drink, and 758 calories – the same as eating four white chocolate and strawberry muffins.

In comparison, Leon Hot Chocolate (regular) has just over four teaspoons of sugar (17g) and 257 calories, demonstrating that lower sugar drinks can be made and enjoyed.

While there are sugars naturally occurring in cow’s milk, the type of milk used has a large impact on the sugar and calorie content of beverages. Unsweetened milk alternatives are naturally similar or lower in sugars than cow’s milk, however many are sweetened to mask off-tastes. For example, Starbuck’s Oat Milk Venti Latte has over seven teaspoons of sugar (29.5g) and 350 calories per serve compared to Starbucks Almond Venti Latte which has under three teaspoons of sugar (11g) and 121 calories per serve.

Action on Sugar is now urging the government to ensure that the mandatory soft drinks industry levy will be extended to both sugary milk and milk-alternative based drinks in order to inform consumers and protect their health.

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Starbucks

• Returning drink include Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte and Eggnog Latte
• In beans/ground, the Christmas Blend returns, along with a Decaf Christmas Blend, Christmas Blend Espresso Roast, Holiday Blend, Christmas Blend Blonde Roast and a Reserve Christmas 2019
• Playful paper cups designed like wrapping paper
• A new limited edition reusable cup for 2019, and customers who bring back their 2019 reusable red cup to a participating Starbucks store in the United States or Canada after 2 p.m. through Jan. 6 will get 50 cents off a grande (16-ounce) holiday beverage.

Peet’s Coffee

• New Citrus and Spice Latte – infused with real baking spices, Peet’s exclusively made Fiori di Sicilia, bright citrus, sweet vanilla, and subtle orange blossom.
• Returning favorites of Dark Chocolate Orange Mocha, Holiday Spice Latte, and Peppermint Mocha.
• Annual Holiday Blend – a one-of-a-kind coffee that brings together beans from Kenya, Sumatra, and Panama.

Dunkin’

• The Peppermint Mocha returns, along with four new beverages
• Holiday Eggnog Signature Latte – eggnog and cinnamon topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and cinnamon sugar.
• Merry Mocha Mint Signature Latte – Peppermint Mocha flavor topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and hot chocolate powder.
• Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte – with gingerbread, marshmallow, and chocolate flavours all topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and cinnamon sugar.
• Frosted White Chocolate Signature Latte – white chocolate flavour topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and cinnamon sugar.
• Two new holiday coffee flavours: Gingerbread S’mores and Winter White Chocolate, both of which you can get in a hot and iced coffee, cold brew, espresso drink, frozen coffee, and frozen chocolate.
• All of these drinks will be served in Dunkin’s new bright-pink holiday cups with phrases on them like celebratin’, sleighin’, wrappin’, and dashin’.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

• Matcha Berry – matcha and espresso blended with fruity flavours
• Double Chocolate Berry – rich dark chocolate notes mingling with espresso and berry syrup
• White Chocolate Berry – for a milder taste
• Chocolate Pecan – espresso, chocolate, and nutty flavours are complemented by caramel.
• All drinks come in ice blended, hot, and iced latte versions.

Stash Tea

• White Christmas tea – a blend of delicate white tea, Pacific Northwest peppermint and ginger. Available exclusively online for $3.95 for a box of 18 tea bags
• Other holiday flavours include: Christmas Morning, Christmas Eve, Christmas in Paris and Holiday Chai

Caribou Coffee

• Spicy Mocha – Real chocolate melted into steamed milk and combined with rich espresso and flavours of chipotle and ancho chillies. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
• Nitro Spicy Mocha – Nitro Cold Press combined with milk, chocolate and flavours of ancho chillies; topped with espresso whipped cream.
• Ho Ho Mint Mocha – Real chocolate melted into steamed milk and combined with rich espresso and mint flavour. Topped with whipped cream and candy canes
• Nitro Ho Ho Mint Mocha – Nitro Cold Press combined with milk, chocolate and mint flavour; topped with espresso whipped cream.
• Fa La Latte – Espresso and steamed eggnog topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
• Nitro Fa La Latte – Nitro Cold press combined with eggnog and topped with espresso whipped cream.

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