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Ian Boughton

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How to brew up something to delight your customers

17 September 2021 by

Fruity, herbal, spiced or even mixed with gin, alternative teas are causing a sensation in hotels and cafés with their calming or health-giving properties.

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Blend the rules: smoothies and infusions to start the day

06 August 2021 by

It’s time to think different and offer your breakfast guests a better beverage, whether that’s a healthy fruit and herb infusion or a ready-made cold-brew.

Flour power: the latest luxurious pâtisserie and eye-catching viennoiserie Products

Flour power: the latest luxurious pâtisserie and eye-catching viennoiserie

02 July 2021 by
Premium, buckwheat, spelt and rye breads on the rise, says Délifrance Products

Premium, buckwheat, spelt and rye breads on the rise, says Délifrance

02 July 2021 by
The new brew: how technology is creating the next generation of coffee machines Products

The new brew: how technology is creating the next generation of coffee machines

18 June 2021 by
Coffee break: brilliant beverages to tempt customers back from their homemade brew Products

Coffee break: brilliant beverages to tempt customers back from their homemade brew

30 April 2021 by

Just your cup of tea: unique and modern afternoon tea ideas Products

Just your cup of tea: unique and modern afternoon tea ideas

11 December 2020 by

Afternoon tea, thought to be the preserve of grande dame hotel dining rooms, is modernising and[...]

Winter warmers: hot drinks to heat up your Christmas menu Products

Winter warmers: hot drinks to heat up your Christmas menu

27 November 2020 by

As we approach the most popular time of year for hot drinks, Ian Boughton takes a[...]

Chemical attraction: the science behind the water in your coffee Products

Chemical attraction: the science behind the water in your coffee

16 October 2020 by

If your coffee is not up to par, the fault may not be the beans, but[...]

Dare to be different: hot drinks to spice up your autumn menu Products

Dare to be different: hot drinks to spice up your autumn menu

25 September 2020 by

If you want to inject a little pizazz into your beverages menu, try a ‘special’: unusual[...]

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Play it cool with cold brew

Cold-brew coffee and tea aren’t a fad, they’re here to stay, so make sure you have a varied offering this summer, says Ian Boughton"

03 July 2020 by
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Come over to the dark side: the latest coffee trends

24 April 2020
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The consumer trend for vast, milky coffees may be turning a corner, with drinkers opting for darker, more intense blends where milk is optional.

How to sweeten your hot chocolate offering Products

How to sweeten your hot chocolate offering

06 March 2020
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Many operators are aware of the advantages a strong tea and coffee offering can bring, but most are failing to create a premium opportunity from hot chocolate. Ian Boughton discovers the best ways to sweeten your deal

Why your refrigeration should take centre stage front of house Products

Why your refrigeration should take centre stage front of house

21 February 2020 by

Operators are bringing their most attractive refrigeration front of house, drawing customers in with tempting displays[...]

BSA reports increase in student baristas in 2019 Products

BSA reports increase in student baristas in 2019

21 January 2020 by

A report from the Beverage Standards Association (BSA) shows an increase in the number of baristas[...]

Revelations: Will Bowlby, head chef and co-founder, Kricket, London Chef

Revelations: Will Bowlby, head chef and co-founder, Kricket, London

17 January 2020 by

Will Bowlby shares his likes and dislikes...

Tender opportunity: Elwick Place, Ashford, Kent Tenders

Tender opportunity: Elwick Place, Ashford, Kent

17 January 2020 by

An exciting food and drink company is being sought for a brand new leisure destination in[...]

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Thrills, chills and all the frills: the coolest trends in coffee kit

The coffee sector continues to be one of the most innovative in the catering industry, with water filtration, chilled milk and super-accurate dosage grinding among the hottest – and coolest – trends in beverage equipment, as Ian Boughton reports"

17 January 2020 by
Up for the cup: latest trends to the tea market Products

Up for the cup: latest trends to the tea market

06 December 2019
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With plenty of new products around, caterers can turn tea into something much more satisfying – and profitable – than a poor relation to coffee in the hot drinks sector, as Ian Boughton explains

Viewpoint: The election is an opportunity to unleash hospitality’s potential, says Kate Nicholls In-Depth

Viewpoint: The election is an opportunity to unleash hospitality’s potential, says Kate Nicholls

28 November 2019
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This General Election represents a huge opportunity for hospitality, politicians and the British public. By delivering a policy and operating environment that empowers hospitality to thrive, our country’s employment, commercial and social interests will be better served, as well as[...]

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