Russians started drinking tea in the 17th century, but because of its high price, it did not become widely popular until the beginning of the 19th century. Tea in Russia has historically been prepared in a samovar, a heated metal container. The samovar keeps tea hot for hours According to legend, tea was discovered in […]

As you munch down on your delicious chocolate bar bought from one of UKVending’s modern vending machines, have you ever wondered how did we get the chocolate bar we have today? Well the history goes back to the Aztecs and the Spanish who brought back some cocoa from the New World. The chocolate was for […]

December 4th, what is it famous for? Well in America it’s kind of a national holiday in all but name because it’s National Cookie Day. So here at UKVending we thought we’d have a look and see what all the fuss about proper loaded American style cookies is all about. Let’s start with the basics, […]

Mulled wine is so last century, the new kid in town is red wine spiked hot chocolate. It’s the latest trend to hit coffee shops across the land and it is all down to some ingenious chefs who had a little moment of experimentation with their and, to be fair, our favourite beverages, wine and […]

Another report has confirmed that dark chocolate is good for combating the symptoms of depression. The study jointly conducted by University College London, Alberta Health Services Canada and the University of Calgary studied the habits of 13,626 adults. Various health factors were considered and noted before the study began. The individuals were then tested to […]

The Americans, so it is said, will always do things bigger and better than anyone else and when it comes to sugar that is certainly the case. America consumes more sugar than most other countries the world over and so perhaps it is only right and fitting that the nation celebrates its love affair with […]

It’s long been said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away – well it now has been proven correct in a new scientific study which also stated that a cup of tea has a lot of beneficial effects too. In a study of 53,048 participants, those who ate foods rich in flavonoids – […]

  We are all told to drink more water every day to stay hydrated and well; but how many of us actually drink what we should? The average human body contains around 60 per cent water and we lose a lot through perspiration every single day, so we have to top it up daily. Yet […]

  Did you know that by the end of 2020 there are likely to be more coffee shops in the United Kingdom than pubs? In the last five years there has been an explosion of café’s up and down the country with a 37 per cent rise. That’s an impressive rise of \u00a31 billion to […]

  We’ve all been told that drinking tea or coffee or a heavily caffeinated drink after dinner or near bedtime will stop us getting off to sleep; but could we have got this all wrong? Drinking caffeine close to bedtime may not stop you getting off to sleep a new study suggests. Instead, it is […]

Over the years we’ve seen all sorts of new drinks come on to the market but this one took us by surprise. There are hundreds of different milks – or mylks as the dairy free brigade like to call them. In fact according to a recent survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by Mintel, nearly […]

If America sneezes the world catches a cold, so the old saying goes. How is this important to tea? Well on September 1st the Trump Administration plans to place a 10 percent tax on all the tea imported from China. Such a move will inevitably filter down to worldwide tea prices. America should know better […]

Here at UKVending we love a nice cuppa and we have a range of delicious teas on offer. We we wondering which famous faces also love the taste of tea? Johnny Depp Helena Bonham Carter Michael CaineMeryl Streep Penelope Cruz

We are all being told to cut down on our sugar intake; but could it be as simple as re-arranging the menu order? Well this is the startling conclusion of a recent experiment conducted by Warwick Business School at McDonald’s store. Re-ordering a fast food menu can ‘trick’ consumers into choosing healthier options. Moving the […]

We’re always being told to watch what we eat and drink and to ensure that we get the right combination of minerals and vitamins into our bodies to stay healthy, well now there is some good news from UK Vending. UK Vending looking beyond the traditional beverages such as tea and coffee and are offering […]

Who wouldn’t want to boost their brain power and if it involved chocolate, I bet the number just got bigger? Well Italian researchers have discovered that a daily dose of cocoa can actually counteract a number of different cognitive decline conditions. However, this is not an excuse to overindulge and scoff loads of chocolate. […]

How many times a week do you find yourself reaching for treats? Well, according to new research adults in Britain reward themselves with sweet treats like chocolate three times a week. The study of 2,000 adults discovered that we like to give ourselves rewards such as buying cakes, a takeaway or going out to dinner […]

In a move that is likely to cause some concerns there is growing pressure on manufacturers of sweets, fizzy drinks and crisps to make their products with plain packaging similar to that now enforced on cigarette packaging. Dame Sally Davies, England’s Chief Medical Officer has proposed the move in an effort to combat the soaring […]

  Recent research conducted in Boston in the United States has indicated that drinking hot chocolate could be good for older people as it could keep their brains sharp and improve their memories. The study of 60 people with an average age of 73 was conducted by the Harvard Medical School and saw the participants […]

So here it is fellow chocolate lovers, the one we’ve all been waiting for, Chocolate Week! If you’re anything like me I’m sure you’ve already got lots planned to celebrate Chocolate Week in style, but just to show an extra bit of appreciation to the stuff, here’s a few interesting facts you might not know […]

Eating dark chocolate could boost your mood and relieve symptoms of depression, scientists have claimed. Adults who tucked into a bar had 70 per cent lower odds of feeling depressed than those who ate no chocolate at all, a study of 13,626 participants in the United States found. The research also showed that the 25 […]