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  • What is a Tea Ceremony?

    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...

  • A New Job, A New Home, A New Baby: Finding Familiarity in a New Chapter

    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...

  • Navigating the Changing Landscape of the UK Coffee and Hospitality Industry

    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...

  • Why the UK Is Drinking Less Alcohol and More Blendsmiths

    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...

  • Stress Management: Tips to Stay Calm and Create Clarity

    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...

  • The Cocoa Industry's Challenges: Sustainability, Fairness, and the Future of Hot Chocolate

    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...

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