What is the Chinese Faomous Tea

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Karina Garcia

Tea-drinking is a constituent part of Chinese culture. China is an original producer of tea and is renowned for its skills in planting and making tea. Its customs of tea-drinking spread over to Europe and to many other regions through cultural exchange via the ancient "Silk Road" and other channels of trade. The Chinese nation has written a brilliant page for its tea culture in the history of world civilization. The development and promotion of tea has been one of China's principal contributions to the world. Traditionally, there are ten most famous teas, but not all "best eight" lists are...

Stevia – A Growing Guilt-Free Indulgence

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Owing to its intense sweetness and negligible calorie content, stevia has become a buzzword in the sweetener market. Consumers nowadays are seeking best of both worlds, a combination of indulgence and wellbeing. This consumption trend is making stevia popular with each passing day!!!   A sugar substitute is a food additive that imparts a sweet taste like sucrose (table sugar) without providing a significant food energy/calories that sucrose provides otherwise. Some sugar substitutes are produced by nature, and others are produced synthetically. Stevia is the most popular, natural, low-calorie and zero glycemic index sweetener (200-350 times sweeter than sugar), extracted from...

Discover the Dos and Don’ts of the Alkaline Diet

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Gopal Dey

Trying to lose weight or want to start a natural meal plan? The alkaline diet may come handy. Read on to find some of the relevant facts, dos and don’ts. Most of us have heard of the alkaline diet. It’s everywhere, and ever since the top Hollywood celebs have endorsed it on different platforms, the popularity of the alkaline diet surged like never before. Of course, this is not an easy diet, and if you are someone who survives on meat and dairy, this might be even tougher. Nevertheless, the alkaline diet is certainly not a fad diet. It’s natural,...

Giving Back: Divine and the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2017

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

Trailblazer Divine has been nominated for a Social Enterprise Award. We look at their achievements and celebrate the best of fair-trade chocolate. Hf Chocolates is always on the lookout for remarkable brands. We love suppliers who go that extra mile; whether they put a smile on the face of their customers or lend a hand to those in need. I am excited to report that one of my favourite brands we work with, Divine, has been nominated for a prestigious Social Enterprise Award. In addition to its yummy chocolate supplies, Divine’s social impact puts them ahead of the crowd. Divine...

What Tea is Good for Cold

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Karina Garcia

Tea is a beverage that is noemally prepared by pouring hot water over some kind of herb. After allowing the herb to soak in the hot water some time so that its nutrients are transferred to the water, it is drained. The water is then drunk in small sips until finished. The cold is a viral disease but over the years remedies have been developed to treat its symptoms. Some of these remedies are herbal in nature, and that brings us back to tea. In this article, we will discuss the various herbs that can be made into the tea...

Meat Substitutes Market Worth $4 Billion In 2017

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Sara Peerun

The meat alternatives market is relatively small today, but all the factors analysed in this report illustrate that the industry will exhibit significant growth in the next ten years, providing excellent commercial opportunities. LONDON, UK. 19th April 2017: Visiongain’s new report the Meat Substitutes Market Report 2017-2027: Forecasts for Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Mycoprotein (Quorn), Pea Protein, Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan & Other ‘Free From’ Meat-Free Analogues & Alternatives Plus Analysis of Leading Companies Pinnacle Foods, MGP Ingredients, Monde Nissin, Kellogg Company, Hain Celestial, Beyond Meat, Amy’s Kitchen, Blue Chip Group, Atlantic Natural Foods, Fry Group Foods indicates that the global...

How to Drink Pu Erh Tea

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Karina Garcia

Pu-erh Tea has long been valued in Chinese herbalism for its vast benefits. Pu-erh tea (pronounced ‘poo-air’) contains high levels of polyphenols (flavonoids, catechins and theaflavin), which are known for their antioxidant activity.  These powerful chemicals speed up fat burning as well as reduce stress and heavy metal consumption due to the cell repair compounds found within. The theanine and flavoids found within pu-erh just so happen to aid in digestion after meals by acting as a sponge and accelerator for fat burning.   However, of the five main types of tea (white, green, oolong and black being the others), pu-erh...

Digital Home Food Delivery Market Worth $78 Billion In 2017

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Sara Peerun

Are you interested or involved in Digital Home Food Delivery? Visiongain has produced an in-depth market research report on the rapidly growing Digital Home Food Delivery market and its effect upon the wider Food Delivery Sector. LONDON, UK.  31st May 2017: Visiongain’s new report the Digital Home Food Delivery Market Report 2017-2027 Forecasts & Analysis By (Software Only Marketplace, On-Demand Marketplace, Fully / Vertically Integrated) & By Region. Opportunities in the On-Demand Services Economy For Convenience Tech Start-Ups & Other Leading Companies indicates that the global Digital Home Food Delivery market will see revenues of $78bn in 2017. The lead...

A World of Imagination: Creating the Perfect Sweet Shop

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

How can you maximise the potential of your retail space to create a magic world of confectionery delights? Read on to find out! My passion for wholesale confectionery can be traced back to my youth, sitting wide-eyed in front of the screen whilst a musically-talented man dressed in a bright, striped shirt swung around his sweet shop on a wooden ladder. Though I don’t recommend his sales tactics (how many free sweets does he give out in that scene?!), the classic wooden display shelves stuffed with delicious-looking treats should serve as inspiration for any ambitious shop owner. When we are...

Is Jasmine Green Tea Good for Weight Loss

Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Karina Garcia

Jasmine tea has a delicate floral aroma that makes for a delightfully pleasing drink. Made with jasmine-scented green tea leaves -- jasmine blossoms are dried and then placed with the dried tea leaves... Jasmine tea has a delicate floral aroma that makes for a delightfully pleasing drink. Made with jasmine-scented green tea leaves -- jasmine blossoms are dried and then placed with the dried tea leaves so that their scent is infused -- jasmine tea has the same health benefits, including weight-loss benefits, as green tea.   Caffeine in Jasmine Tea   The amount of caffeine in green tea varies from 9...