With 2021 finally in our rear-view mirrors, now is the time to look forward to a new year full of possibilities… and make some new year's resolutions!
With plenty of articles full of advice about doing more exercise or reading more books already out there, our resolutions have been designed with coffee drinkers in mind and aim to broaden your coffee horizons over the next 12 months. Read on to find out more.
Consider using alternative milks
If you want to try something new in your coffee and help the environment, try switching to non-dairy milk. More and more people are experimenting with milk alternatives these days and with so many to choose from, now could be the ideal time to join them.
Whether it's soy, oat, almond or coconut, there's a non-dairy milk for everyone, so don't be afraid to try as many as possible. As well as bringing subtle new flavours to your coffee, you'll also be doing the planet a favour by making the switch - each glass of dairy milk produces almost three times more greenhouse gas than any plant-based alternative, making them far better for the environment.
Try some new drinks
Trying something new is great fun and hugely rewarding but don't worry, we're not suggesting you need to go skydiving to make the most of 2022 - just order some hot drinks you've never tried before!
From coffees flavoured with sugar-free syrups like caramel, vanilla or hazelnut, to luxury hot chocolates, your new favourite drink is just waiting to be discovered. At Cafe2U, our Winter Warmers range is available now and includes:
the gingerbread latte - blended with biscuity tones and ginger for a delicious, warming, winter flavour.
the Irish cream hot chocolate - irish cream flavours mixed with chocolate and topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
the Toblerone cappuccino - our classic espresso blended with almond, vanilla and chocolate syrups for a fantastic new year's treat.
the Toffee hot chocolate - hot chocolate blended with vanilla, toffee and caramel. For those with a sweet tooth!
the Ferrero Rocher latte - a delicious latte blended with hazelnut and chocolate syrups for a classic seasonal flavour.
Contact your nearest van here to find out which limited edition drinks they have in stock.
Recycle your coffee grounds
Did you know your used coffee grounds are recyclable? That's right, once you've brewed a batch of coffee, you can reuse the grounds in several ways, such as:
as a pest repellant. Simply sprinkle the grounds in your garden to keep slugs and snails at bay.
as a fertiliser. Adding used grounds to your soil will improve drainage and water retention, helping plants thrive.
to help your compost heap. Used coffee grounds are an excellent source of nitrogen, which improves soil structure, giving your compost heap a shot in the arm.
as an air freshener for your fridge. Yep, placing a bowl of used grounds in your fridge will improve the smell as the grounds absorb any lingering odours.
Better still, recycling your used grounds instead of simply throwing them away benefits the environment as it reduces the number of items being sent to landfill or to be incinerated, both of which increase the amount of harmful greenhouse gases that are produced. It's a win-win!
Say 'goodbye' to disposable cups
One of the best resolutions coffee drinkers can have is to ditch disposable cups.
According to a report from The Guardian, Britain goes through approximately 2.5 billion disposable cups each year, with most ending up in landfill and far too many ending up as litter. To start your new year off on the right foot, why not invest in a reusable coffee cup and do your bit to ensure that, when it comes to climate change, the coffee industry is part of the solution and not part of the problem?
Spread the coffee gospel
We all know someone that doesn't like coffee. Well the time has come to go forth and change that heathen's mind!
This year, why not make it your goal to take a non-coffee drinking friend out for a good quality brew? Cappuccinos and lattes are perfect 'entry level' coffees for non-believers, while flavoured coffees are also a safe bet. Let's face it, if the drinks are on you, they're unlikely to turn you down, so get out there and start converting!
Happy New Year from Cafe2U!
While nobody can predict what the future has in store for any of us, here's hoping the next 12 months are as positive and stress-free as possible. We'll be doing everything we can to spread some joy in the new year and we can't wait to see you all out and about in 2022.