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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Stop adding sugar to tea to make it sweeter - instead swap for one ingredient
Having sugar in your tea can help sweeten the taste, but there is an even healthier alternative that can give the sweet flavouring - without upping your sugar intake On average, Brits drink up to four cups of tea a day - and if you take sugar with it, you could be going over the recommended limit. However there is a healthier alternative, that can still offer the sweet tasting tea without the added calories. Adding honey is a sweeter alternative, yet it is more beneficial for you too - and a little bit goes a long way. Not only is it better than sugar, it has many health benefits too. Consumed on its own, or in tea, it's a natural antibacterial, which means it can aid in helping fight off infections. It's also a great source of antioxidants and can help boost your immune system. Honey is also thought to help relieve coughs and sore throats. According to the tea and coffee blog, honey is a great alternative to sugar for those looking to lose weight. Because it is so sweet, you don't need to use as much of it to achieve the desired sweetness and this means that you end up consuming fewer calories overall. Honey is also thought to help boost your metabolism and promote fat burning. However some people worry that adding honey to hot water can become poisonous, but according to the tea experts, this isn't the case. "The temperatures reached when boiling water are not high enough to change the chemical structure of honey. So rest assured, your honey tea will be perfectly safe to drink," they said. Here's how you make tea and honey according to the experts: 1. Start by boiling water, depending on what tea type you are drinking will determine the water temperature needed. 2. Next, add one teaspoon of honey per cup of tea. 3. Stir until the honey has dissolved completely. 4, Add your tea bag or loose tea leaves and allow the tea to steep for three to five minutes. It comes after data released by budget supermarket Aldi, that nearly a quarter of people aren't making them right, which is alarming as it works out that the average Brit is gulping down four cups of tea. More than half the nation (55%) also reportedly say they'd prefer a brew over a coffee. The research commissioned by Aldi quizzed the nation to discover what makes the perfect cuppa, with 78% so passionate about the hot drink, that they give exact instructions when someone offers to make them a cup to make sure they get it right. It found that 67% of people believe English Breakfast is the go-to-brew, but alarmingly, a quarter have been making it "wrong" by adding the milk first while 78% add the water first before letting the bag stew for TWO minutes to achieve the ultimate shade – classic builders (toffee brown). Half (49%) agree that a splash of semi-skimmed milk should then be added to help bring the temperature down to 57 degrees, which is considered the perfect drinking temperature.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Baked beans taste far better if mixed with one common kitchen ingredient
Baked beans are a comfort food for many UK households, and now you can elevate their flavour by adding this one unexpected ingredient that's probably already in your kitchen Baked beans are a food staple in many British households, and now Brits can spice up their taste buds by adding this one unexpected ingredient. They've been around for centuries, with Henry Heinz first introducing them back in 1886. Baked beans are incredibly versatile and can be paired with a wide range of foods, including jacket potatoes, toast, sausage, and eggs. You're bound to see them on a traditional English Breakfast. But, when it comes to elevating the flavour of baked beans, there are ways to do so, catering to all preferences. Cooking is about experimenting with different flavours until you come up with the perfect recipe. While most of us are happy with just adding a stick of butter or cheese, a Reddit post just revealed one surprising ingredient to add on, and you might already have it in your kitchen. In the search for "enhancing baked beans from a can', a Reddit user shared: 'A squirt of yellow mustard along with your ingredients is pretty OK too. Might as well throw in some fresh cracked black pepper and a generous bit of garlic as well.' Adding mustard, adds a tangy and flavourful kick to the dish. It's an interesting way to turn a staple add-on into a meal by adding other ingredients and spices. Another comment suggested: 'Fry up some onions, get them nice and caramelised, add some peppers, toss in some mustard when you add the canned beans. Pork, bacon, ham is optional, I usually leave them vegetarian. I think they are already sweet enough so I don't add extra sugar.' Baked beans are a good source of nutrients, containing lots of fibre, protein and minerals - including iron, potassium and zinc. It also contributes to a person's daily intake of vitamins. Nonetheless, it's still important to keep an eye on the salt and sugar content. According to the BBC, half a can of baked beans purchased at a supermarket can contain approximately 9g of sugar, which equates to 10% of the daily reference intake. It also has 1.3g of salt, which is 20% of the daily recommended amount.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
India's Luxmi Group takes majority stake in Brew Tea Co.
Indian tea group Luxmi Group has acquired a majority stake in the UK's Brew Tea Co. for an undisclosed sum. Following the transaction, which took place in June, co-founders Phil and Aideen Kirby now have a 20% stake in Brew Tea Co., according to a joint statement with Luxmi Group. Everyday operations at Brew Tea Co. are to remain unchanged following the deal, co-founders Phil and Aideen Kirby told Just Drinks, with all executive management and businesses retaining their roles. They added they "look forward to see exciting new products and new markets evolve in the near future". Set up in Manchester in 2012, Brew Tea Co. sells a range of loose-leaf tea and tea bags, which includes English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Assam varieties as well as herbal infusions like lemon and ginger or apple and blackberry. "This partnership allows us to strengthen those relationships at the source. What matters most to us is the experience in people's kitchens every single day,' co-founder Phil Kirby said in the statement. 'We're proud of how close we are to our customers - their loyalty has built Brew Tea Co. We're excited that with Luxmi, we can now take that same customer promise even further, with even better access to exceptional teas." As well as selling to large UK retailers like Waitrose, Sainbury's and Ocado, Brew Tea Co. also runs a subscriptions-based service, and currently has roughly 10,000 subscribers throughout the country. The group also ships globally according to its website. Commenting on the deal, Luxmi Group managing director Rudra Chatterjee said: 'As India celebrates its bicentennial of tea grown first in Assam, we are honoured to help bring the traditional craft that made Indian tea world-famous back into global focus." Founded in 1912, family-owned Luxmi produces a range of teas from 20 tea estates in West Bengal, Assam and Tripura, selling worldwide. It also manages four estates in Rwanda in Africa. Like Brew Tea Co., the company also runs a subscription service. Both groups said they would stay focused "on whole-leaf excellence, using only rolled leaves", as well as "on ethical sourcing". "By combining digital convenience with craft authenticity, they also aim to innovate the subscription experience", the statement added. "India's Luxmi Group takes majority stake in Brew Tea Co." was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Brits are making cups of tea all wrong as Aldi confirms correct way
According to a recent survey, many Brits have been making their cups of tea wrong, and as the average person drinks four cups a day - here's how you make it 'properly' One thing we Brits know is a good cup of tea - but it seems many of us are still making them wrong. A good cuppa can solve pretty much anything, and with roughly 127 million consumed in a day, it's clear it's a national staple. In data released by budget supermarket Aldi, nearly a quarter of people aren't making them right, which is alarming as it works out that the average Brit is gulping down four cups of tea. More than half the nation (55%) also reportedly say they'd prefer a brew over a coffee. Research commissioned by Aldi quizzed the nation to discover what makes the perfect cuppa, with 78% so passionate about the hot drink, that they give exact instructions when someone offers to make them a cup to make sure they get it right. What comes first the milk or the water? It found that 67% of people believe English Breakfast is the go-to-brew, but alarmingly, a quarter have been making it "wrong" by adding the milk first while 78% add the water first before letting the bag stew for TWO minutes to achieve the ultimate shade – classic builders (toffee brown). Half (49%) agree that a splash of semi-skimmed milk should then be added to help bring the temperature down to 57 degrees, which is considered the perfect drinking temperature. Jo Bryant, etiquette consultant, said: "It's clear that tea remains a very important part of our lives, with the average Brit consuming a staggering 1,460 cups a year, and each tea-drinker has their own particulars about how they have their tea. "I'm with the majority as I love a cup of English Breakfast tea, freshly-brewed for around two minutes, with a moderate amount of milk – and it's always tea first, milk last." Jo said it's "good manners" to check how someone likes it when offering to make them one, and it's not just about whether they take sugar or not. "It is better tea-making etiquette to also enquire about strength and any other preferences. Try to take the time to make perfect brews for friends, colleagues and family, and make sure you remember just how they like it for next time." More than four in five (85%) feel so strongly about 'liquid gold' that they admit that it is important to them that their partner and family know how they take their tea, which is lucky as partners (57%) and mums (28%) all seem to nail the perfect cuppa. To combat being given a bad brew, Aldi has announced the launch of its NEW Smart Kettle and at just £29.99, it is set to solve the nation's tea woes – available in stores from 13th July. The Smart Kettle costs just £29.99 and features smart app control over both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, temperature display and an easy-to-use touch screen temperature control from 40 to100 degrees Celsius as well as a keep warm function.
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi is selling an essential kitchen gadget that's £70 cheaper than the John Lewis version – but you'll need to be quick
TEA-TOTALLY GOOD Aldi is selling an essential kitchen gadget that's £70 cheaper than the John Lewis version – but you'll need to be quick Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TEA-loving Brits can now get their hands on a must-have kitchen gadget that promises to take the stress out of brewing – and it's a bargain. Aldi has launched a brand new Smart Kettle for just £29.99, making it £70 cheaper than a similar model sold by John Lewis. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Aldi Smart Kettle lands in stores from July 13 5 Sage stainless steel smart kettle available at John Lewis 5 It can be controlled via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting you boil the kettle straight from your phone The Aldi Smart Kettle lands in stores from July 13. With a sleek stainless-steel finish, the kettle not only looks the part, but it's packed with clever features. It can be controlled via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting you boil the kettle straight from your phone. There's also a temperature display and an easy-touch screen so you can set the heat anywhere between 40°C and 100°C, depending on your drink of choice. It even comes with a keep warm function, meaning no more running back to re-boil the kettle – something 48 per cent of Brits admit to doing after getting distracted. That's a lot of wasted water, energy and time. The launch ties in with new Aldi research showing that tea remains the UK's top drink, with the average Brit drinking four cups a day. That's 127 million cups brewed daily across the country. Despite our national love for a brew, nearly a quarter of people (22%) are still making it wrong – by pouring the milk in first. According to the study, 78 per cent of people agree water should go in first, with the tea bag left to steep for two minutes for that perfect 'builders' brew' colour – toffee brown. ALDI BARGAIN BUYS English Breakfast tea remains the firm favourite, with 67 per cent choosing it over other blends. And when it comes to milk, most agree that a splash of semi-skimmed is best to bring the temperature down to the ideal 57°C. Etiquette expert Jo Bryant explains: "It's clear that tea remains a very important part of our lives, with the average Brit consuming a staggering 1,460 cups a year. "It is good manners when making someone else a cup of tea to check how they like it. "Try to take the time to make perfect brews for friends, colleagues and family, and make sure you remember just how they like it for next time.' The Aldi kettle might also help avoid the classic office dilemma – badly made brews. The research revealed that colleagues are the worst at making tea (45 per cent), while partners (57 per cent) and mums (28 per cent) tend to get it just right. The data also shows just how picky we are. Over three-quarters (78 per cent) of tea drinkers give specific instructions when someone offers to make a cuppa, including strength, milk, sugar (or no sugar at all), and even which mug to use – with 40 per cent claiming to have a favourite mug that makes their tea taste better. Compared to John Lewis's Sage Smart Kettle, which retails at £99.95, Aldi's version offers comparable smart features at a fraction of the price. While Sage is known for its premium kitchen appliances, Aldi's kettle delivers similar functionality – including app control and temperature settings – making it a standout choice for shoppers after modern convenience without the designer price tag. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. 5 The launch ties in with new Aldi research showing that tea remains the UK's top drink, with the average Brit drinking four cups a day 5 English Breakfast tea remains the firm favourite, with 67 per cent choosing it over other blends
