Journal

Vegan Chai Muffins

STOKES-COFFEE SEP 25, 2018

Tea in muffin form is ideal for breakfast, and the warm spices of chai bring scented richness without being too heavy. These are dairy-free, but if you want to, you can easily use semi-skimmed milk in place of the almond...

Espresso Martini Tiramisu

STOKES-COFFEE SEP 18, 2018

The Espresso Martini is every coffee lover’s favourite cocktail, and this tiramisu is sure to become their new favourite dessert! Our quality coffee works great in this dessert – simply choose your favourite Stokes coffee and bake along with Stokes....

Earl Grey Tea Loaf

STOKES-COFFEE SEP 6, 2018

Quite literally a tea loaf, this cake is made with fruit steeped in black tea for a fuller flavour. Stokes’ Lady Jo blend is best to use, as its citrussy bergamot notes balance the tea’s bitter, woody flavour. Ideal served...

Coffee and Almond cake

STOKES-COFFEE SEP 4, 2018

This Coffee and Almond cake is for proper coffee lovers – the bitter espresso teams up with the sweet sharpness of the dark chocolate to create a really robust flavour. Should you find yourself without the means to add real...

Matcha Shortbread

STOKES-COFFEE AUG 30, 2018

These matcha shortbread biscuits are easy to make; try customising them with white chocolate, or add some chopped nuts. Serve as simple rounds, or use biscuit cutters for whatever shape you want to bake. Ingredients: 245g flour 15g matcha green...

Tea Cocktails

STOKES-COFFEE AUG 3, 2018

Here at Stokes, there’s nothing we like more than a cuppa – except, perhaps, a tea-based cocktail. Try these recipes to combine Happy Hour with Tea Time! Introducing the Green Tea Mojito Give this classic cocktail a refreshing twist with...

Rooibos Tea Benefits

HELEN PEPPER MAR 1, 2018

Rooibos tea, or as it’s more commonly known red bush tea, is a herbal beverage with medicinal properties, that are acquired from the Aspalathus linearis bush plant in South Africa. The South African Rooibos Council say that rooibos is more...

11 Coffee Myths

STOKES-COFFEE FEB 6, 2018

Here are 11 coffee myths you may have heard, spoiler, they aren’t true! See how many you knew to be false from the list below. 1. Your afternoon cup will cause insomnia Caffeine is a stimulant. However, the caffeine you...

What is The History of Afternoon Tea?

STOKES-COFFEE JAN 2, 2018

We all love to indulge in a spot of afternoon tea, but do you know the history behind one of the Nation’s favourite luxuries? During the early nineteenth century, tea consumption increased massively, and it was around that time that...

Effects of Plastic Pollution

STOKES-COFFEE OCT 10, 2017

Since 1902, Stokes Tea & Coffee has remained a family run business that is concerned for the future, respects the environment and buys responsibly. Buying better and inspiring change in our people, our partners, our customers, our community and our...