There’s a common misconception that green tea contains less caffeine than black with many health conscious consumers selecting a cup of green as part of their efforts to reduce their caffeine intake. As always with natural products the way is not clear cut. Black tea is generally made from Camelia Sinensis Assamica, whilst green from […]

“Life is short so stay awake for it” is the strap line of Caribou Coffee from America, but in todays fast lifestyle and a rising awareness of the components of food and drink, caffeine has gained a rather mixed and muddled image. But what exactly is Caffeine and what does it do? Caffeine is a […]

Tea is an ever present component of British and global culture. According to the UK Tea Association Britons consume an average 2.6 cups of tea each day, making a staggering 165million cups countrywide per day! As a nation a tea break is an essential part of everyday life but despite our obvious affinity for the […]