10 Great Facts About Chocolate

10 Great Facts About Chocolate

Jun 07 , 2022

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1. Chocolate was first drunk by the Aztecs, Montezuma was a 50-cup a day fan. 2. 1000 cacao beans are needed to make a 1 kg of chocolate. 3. Never ...

A Cordial Affair

A Cordial Affair

Jun 07 , 2022

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A cordial was once rather different to how we know it today. It was a medicine with an alcoholic base, made in Italian apothecaries in the 15th and...

Marc de Champagne: did you know…?

Marc de Champagne: did you know…?

May 31 , 2022

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You might think that Marc de Champagne truffles contain Champagne. In fact, Marc de Champagne is a spirit, usually clear, produced by distilling th...

When East Meets West

When East Meets West

May 25 , 2022

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Making remarkable connections has shaped The East India Company, transforming the world with fusion of cultures, materials and skills. We remembe...

Recipe for Aztec Hot Chocolate

Recipe for Aztec Hot Chocolate

May 25 , 2022

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Chocolate was drunk rather than eaten for centuries. Montenzuma, the ruler of the Aztec Empire, would drink chocolate out of a golden cup before v...

The Accord of a Scent

The Accord of a Scent

May 23 , 2022

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Just like a chord in music, where two or more notes form a new sound when played together, an accord in a fragrance is a blend of essences combine...

Time for Tea?

Time for Tea?

May 23 , 2022

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There are so many variables to juggle with a new tea: how much tea; what temperature water; how long to brew…? For all of our teas, we'll guide you...

Tea Craft: When is Tea Picked?

Tea Craft: When is Tea Picked?

May 17 , 2022

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Picking tea leaves is not just about harvesting tea that will make it to your cup. It’s a key part of the lifecycle of the tea bush. The timing of ...