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Spiced Chai flavoured sugar pouch
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

How to Make a Chai Latte at Home With No Syrup

A proper chai latte at home in five minutes, with strong tea, hot milk and a spoonful of spiced sugar. No syrup...

How to Make a Mocha at Home Without Chocolate Syrup
Coffee & hot drinks2 min read

How to Make a Mocha at Home Without Chocolate Syrup

Make a proper mocha at home with no espresso machine and no chocolate syrup. One spoon of Midnight Mocha flavoured sugar does...

How Much Flavoured Sugar to Put in Coffee: A Teaspoon Guide by Drink
Coffee & hot drinks2 min read

How Much Flavoured Sugar to Put in Coffee: A Teaspoon Guide by Drink

How much flavoured sugar should go in your coffee? A teaspoon guide for espresso, lattes, cold brew, mochas and hot chocolate, plus...

Midnight Mocha Flavoured Sugar Explained: Uses, Recipes and Buying Guide
Coffee & hot drinks3 min read

Midnight Mocha Flavoured Sugar Explained: Uses, Recipes and Buying Guide

What Midnight Mocha flavoured sugar is, how it is made, and the best ways to use it in coffee, baking and cocktails.

The Best Flavoured Sugar for Coffee (And How to Use It)
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

The Best Flavoured Sugar for Coffee (And How to Use It)

What makes a flavoured sugar work for coffee specifically, what to look for on the label, and how to use it in...

What UK Coffee Shops Really Charge for a Flavoured Latte (And What It Costs to Make One at Home)
Coffee & hot drinks2 min read

What UK Coffee Shops Really Charge for a Flavoured Latte (And What It Costs to Make One at Home)

A flavoured latte add-on can quietly add a lot to your weekly coffee spend. Here's the honest maths on making the same...

Best Coffee Brewing Methods Compared and Explained
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

Best Coffee Brewing Methods Compared and Explained

French press, pour over, moka pot, AeroPress, and espresso compared, and which brewing method suits which kind of coffee.

How to Make Whipped Coffee (Dalgona) at Home
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

How to Make Whipped Coffee (Dalgona) at Home

A simple dalgona whipped coffee recipe using instant coffee, sugar, and hot water, no machine required.

How Much Sugar Is Actually in Your Coffee?
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

How Much Sugar Is Actually in Your Coffee?

A breakdown of how much sugar is in plain and flavoured coffee drinks, and how to cut back without losing flavour.

How to Make Hot Chocolate From Scratch
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

How to Make Hot Chocolate From Scratch

A simple homemade hot chocolate recipe using cocoa, sugar, and milk, no packet mix required.

Best Coffee Sweeteners Compared: Sugar, Syrup, Honey and More
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

Best Coffee Sweeteners Compared: Sugar, Syrup, Honey and More

How sugar, flavoured sugar, syrup, honey, maple, and agave compare as coffee sweeteners, and which to use when.

How to Make a Vanilla Latte at Home (No Machine Needed)
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

How to Make a Vanilla Latte at Home (No Machine Needed)

How to make a vanilla latte at home without an espresso machine, using simple ingredients and a few minutes.

The Best Sugar For Hot Chocolate (And Why Muscovado Wins)
Coffee & hot drinks1 min read

The Best Sugar For Hot Chocolate (And Why Muscovado Wins)

Why muscovado sugar makes better hot chocolate than white sugar, and how to use cocoa flavoured sugar at home.