What is the coffee cup test and how to beat it?

The “coffee cup test” is a hypothetical scenario that is sometimes used in job interviews to assess a candidate’s problem-solving skills and their ability to think on their feet. The interviewer may present a situation where the candidate is given a coffee cup and asked to come up with as many potential uses for the […]

The oceans are plastic!

Some of the latest statistics on how much the world’s oceans are soaking up humanity’s obsession with plastic are truly staggering and alarming. Experts believe that 8 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans every single year. Or one rubbish truck’s worth every single minute. Today scientists believe the ocean’s contain some 25 […]

A daily coffee or tea is good news for diabetes sufferers

New research seems to indicate that drinking more tea and coffee could help millions of people worldwide who suffer with diabetes and could even allow them to live longer and more fulfilling lives. The results of the study show that simply by switching from a sugary drink for the anti-inflammatory beverages lifespans could be extended. […]

How healthy is a sugary drink?

Sugary drinks have something of a bad reputation in terms of how healthy they are and some experts have now stated that they believe that we should all restrict ourselves to just one sugary drink per week to prevent us from developing a range of health issues from cancer and heart disease to diabetes. A […]

The surprising connections between animals and coffee plants

Coffee and animals may not seem to have any direct connections, but in reality, the two ate intricately linked in several surprising ways. From providing a source o food and habitat to serving as pollinators, coffee and animals have a complex relationship that affect both the natural world and the production of the popular beverage. […]

5 interesting coffee statistics

I’ll just put the kettle on

No problem is too big or insurmountable that a good cup of tea can’t fix. This very British maxim is as true today as it has always been. Across Britain a kettle is being boiled for almost every occasion – be it a nice chat, or plumbers fixing pipes, or military commanders organising an exercise. […]

National Hot Tea Day

Today is a special day for all tea lovers. It’s National Hot Tea Day 2024. So, grab your favourite mug and get ready to enjoy a warm and cozy cup of tea. Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It has been enjoyed for centuries and has become a staple in […]

How drinking coffee could reduce your risk of skin cancer

Skin cancer is on the rise around the world, but did you know that drinking coffee could play a part in reducing your risk. Studies have shown coffee’s with a lot of caffeine in them can play an important part in the body’s defences against the disease. Caffeine drinkers have lower rates of basal cell […]