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What is a Tea Ceremony?
How did you consume your last drink? Was it a takeaway espresso before hopping on the bus, finished in a few gulps? Maybe you sipped it at your desk whilst grappling with Monday morning emails? Or perhaps it was enjoyed...
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A New Job, A New Home, A New Baby: Finding Familiarity in a New Chapter
They say the three most stressful things you can do in life are start a new job, move house, and have a baby. For reasons I’m still not quite sure of, I decided to do all three at once. And...
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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 blog...
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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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Stress Management: Tips to Stay Calm and Create Clarity
Disclaimer: None of us are mental health professionals, just a bunch of ‘professionals’ who care about mental health. “You can’t get stressed working with hot chocolate!” I hear you say. You can, and we do. Ask Charlotte E who just...
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The Cocoa Industry's Challenges: Sustainability, Fairness, and the Future of Hot Chocolate
At Blendsmiths, we’ve always been passionate about crafting premium drinks. The very first drink we created was our Original Chocolate, which makes our ever-expanding hot chocolate drinks range especially close to my heart. My passion for hot chocolate has always...