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Navigating the Changing Landscape of the UK Coffee and Hospitality Industry
Service is the lifeblood of the UK’s coffee and hospitality industry. In a post-pandemic world reshaped by rising costs, labour shortages, and digitally savvy customers, the expectation for service has never been higher or more complex to deliver. This...
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Why the UK Is Drinking Less Alcohol and More Blendsmiths
In late 2024, insurance provider Aviva https://www.aviva.com/newsroom reported that nearly half (48%) of British adults plan to either stop drinking alcohol altogether or significantly cut back. The shift is even more pronounced among younger generations: 61% of 18–24-year-olds intend to reduce...
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Choc Cross Muffins
Let’s be honest—if you’re already loving Hot Cross Buns, these are the next level indulgence you’ve been waiting for. Simple to make and impossible to resist. Whether for a weekend treat, or just because... you’ll want to try them. DRY...
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Recipe: Ultimate Chocolate Pancakes
Fluffy, chocolatey, and impossibly indulgent, these Ultimate Chocolate Pancakes are for those who love slow mornings, indulgent brunches, or an excuse to eat more chocolate. Soft, fluffy stacks infused with our Dark Chocolate Blend, melty chocolate chips, and finished with fresh...
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Winter Warmers: Recipes for cosy moments
Crafted for the Holiday Season: Simple, Indulgent, and Perfect for Cosy Nights In With the festive season upon us, why not bring a little holiday magic to your kitchen? We’ve put our Blendsmiths drink expertise into creating these deliciously indulgent recipes that are as easy to make as they are festive. -
The Sweet and Salty Symphony: Exploring the Secret Behind Chocolate and Salt’s perfect pairing.
Taste receptors on our tongue interact with different molecules in food, sending signals to our brain that interpret these sensations. It's this interaction that creates the complex flavours we experience.