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A Sense of Place

Posted by Emily, March 16th, 2012, Comments (0)

You know that wonderful feeling you get when you savour a drink that is just brimming with character – the one where it transports you to another place through the intensity of flavour alone? Whether it’s a glass of fine wine, a Nicaraguan coffee or a cup of Kenyan tea, … Read more

The Choc Force has landed!

Posted by Emily, January 16th, 2012, Comments (0)

Brrrrr, it’s cold outside! And apparently it’s one of the most depressing days of the year – not a great combo – but we have sent our Choc Force to the rescue, handing out cups of delicious, warming São Tomé hot chocolate to London’s chilly commuters. The lovely duo will … Read more

São Tomé and San Cristobal hot chocolates launch in Waitrose!

Posted by Cafédirect, November 8th, 2011, Comments (0)

It’s officially a great month for all the hot chocolate lovers out there. We are thrilled that not one but BOTH of our hot chocolates are now available in Waitrose stores across the country. For those that shop in Waitrose, the winter months are saved and sophisticated, luxurious drinks are … Read more

Award winning taste!

Posted by Jacquie, July 28th, 2011, Comments (0)

We’re bouncing around with delight in the Cafédirect offices this week having just heard that we’ve won FIVE Great Taste Awards! The awards, given by the Guild of Fine Food, are like the Oscars for food and are awarded after a rigorous judging process. It’s a wonderful endorsement of … Read more

São Tomé Instant Hot Chocolate – now available in Sainsburys!

Posted by Alex, July 7th, 2011, Comments (6)

Fantastic news for all the chocolate lovers out there – this week you will find our São Tomé Instant Hot Chocolate popping up in Sainsburys stores around the country, so keep your eyes peeled! Also known as ‘Chocolate Island’, São Tomé is renowned for its high quality cocoa bean due … Read more

Ravinder’s Recipes of the Month

Posted by Cafédirect, February 16th, 2011, Comments (1)

This month we’re providing you with not one but two of our Friend of the Month Ravinder Bhogal’s delicious recipes made with our São Tomé Instant Hot Chocolate – both will take you to chocolate heaven! Double Chocolate Dipped Candied Peels with Cardamom and Pistachio Ingredients 4 oranges 250g caster … Read more

Recipe of the Month – San Cristobal Cookies

Posted by Siobhan, January 13th, 2011, Comments (3)

We’re starting the year with an easy to make recipe made with our San Cristobal that goes well with a cup of tea or coffee. Happy baking! Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Makes: 15 large cookies Ingredients: 225g butter 50g Fairtrade caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 75g … Read more

Feeling Festive yet Londoners?

Posted by Alex, November 26th, 2010, Comments (3)

I saw Christmas decorations up in the supermarket yesterday and its still November! Still, the weather is getting festive, and just in time. Next Thursday The Cooperative Membership and London Fairtrade Campaign have combined forces to bring you a Fairtrade Christmas Marketplace and Debate on 2nd December – more details… Read more

A taste of Chocolate Island………….

Posted by Siobhan, November 11th, 2010, Comments (2)

We are really excited about our brand new Instant Hot Chocolate, all the way from the remote island of São Tomé. Situated just off the west coast, São Tomé is the second smallest African country with a population of just 170,000. Cafédirect has been working closely with 11 grower associations … Read more

Update from São Tomé & Príncipe

Posted by Whitney, June 3rd, 2010, Comments (4)

Just received this dispatch from Jacquie, our Head of Communications, describing her thoughts on the visit to our cocoa partner in São Tomé & Príncipe. “A week ago Anne (our CEO) and I were in São Tomé to visit our newest cocoa partner. Its been amazing to see how … Read more

Recipe of the month – Fudgy Fairtrade Brownies

Posted by Siobhan, April 12th, 2010, Comments (0)

This month’s recipe is for ‘Fudgy Fairtrade Brownies’ made by Leanne, from our Supply Chain team, at our bake off. Ingredients: 85g (3 oz) Fairtrade dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter 125g (4.5 oz) Fairtrade caster sugar 100g (3.5 oz) Fairtrade light muscovado sugar… Read more

Recipe of the month – Tiffin-tastic!

Posted by Siobhan, March 10th, 2010, Comments (7)

The humble Tiffin, or Hedgehog Slice (as it’s also known) is an amazingly simple way of making a great lunchbox treat or afternoon tea snack. John, our Sales Operations Manager, made this one up, late one night, after a gig with his band, and it came second in our … Read more

Calling all chocolate lovers!

Posted by Siobhan, December 22nd, 2009, Comments (1)

Here at Cafédirect we’re currently working with smallholder cocoa farmers from an island off the West coast of Africa, called Sao Tomé, to produce high quality cocoa to create a delicious new Cafédirect instant hot chocolate. We’d love your input so if you have five minutes to spare please take … Read more

Great Taste Award winners!

Posted by Siobhan, July 17th, 2009, Comments (0)

Last week, our Decaffeinated Medium Roast Fresh Ground Coffee & San Cristobal Drinking Chocolate were announced as Great Taste Award Winners! These awards are the benchmark awards for fine food & drinks so we were really excited when we heard the news. We’ve been in touch with the growers to … Read more

Go bananas today!

Posted by Siobhan, March 6th, 2009, Comments (0)

The world’s biggest Fairtrade banana eating attempt started at noon today and you can join in by eating a Fairtrade banana anytime between noon today and noon tomorrow. We’ll be having some fun with bananas in the office later today – including a Fairtrade banana inspired photoshoot, as well as … Read more

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