Believe it or not, there are times when we just don’t fancy a coffee. Sometimes that feeling comes when you’re in the middle of a coffee festival, and you’ve sipped more brews than you can shake a stick at.
Luckily for us, our neighbours when we exhibited at the 2018 Manchester Coffee Festival were the newly established Blendsmiths.
Blendsmiths specialise in creating innovative drinks designed to bring a smile to your face while being delicious, colourful and nutritious. At their core, they share many of the same values as us: transparency, environmental responsibility, sustainability and great-tasting drinks.
It’s no wonder we’ve been stocking their blends since we left the festival. Below, we take a closer look at four of their signature drinks — the perfect solution for home brewers and café owners alike when coffee just isn’t on the cards.
Turmeric Latte
Turmeric has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and is traditionally known as haldi doodh. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory benefits and is rich in antioxidants.
This blend combines turmeric powder from Northern India with ginger, cinnamon, star anise and black pepper. It supports immunity and digestion and tastes especially good served over ice with coconut milk. Find it here.
Matcha Latte
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder known for its health benefits, including supporting immunity and energy levels. It’s made from the youngest tea leaves, stone-ground into a vibrant green powder.
Blendsmiths source their matcha from Uji, Japan — the heart of traditional matcha production. While usually enjoyed with just hot water, this blend includes a pinch of cinnamon and works beautifully with milk, hot or cold. It can even be used in baking. Find it here.
Masala Chai
Masala chai is a traditional Indian drink with a long history rooted in wellness. The Blendsmiths recipe stays true to classic masala spice blends, combining black pepper, clove, cinnamon, star anise, ginger and cardamom.
For a twist on this classic, try adding honey or swapping dairy for coconut milk. Find it here.
Beetroot Latte
Beetroot lattes are growing in popularity thanks to their association with improved digestion, detoxification, reduced blood pressure and high vitamin content.
Blend beetroot powder with warm milk or a plant-based alternative, sweeten with honey or maple syrup, and optionally finish with cocoa powder for an earthy depth. Find it here.
Next time you’re after a delicious brew that isn’t coffee, keep Blendsmiths in mind. Their range is packed with flavour, purpose and genuinely good ingredients.
Explore the full Blendsmiths range here.
Speciality Drinks for Coffee Shops
As well as supplying coffee, we also support our customers with speciality drinks including chai and matcha from brands like Blendsmiths.
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