I’ve managed to create possibly the worst combination for anyone in business. A hectic week and giving up caffeine. The caffeine purge isn’t due to a resolution or a health fad. It’s actually due to me drinking my body weight in mint based teas in an attempt to alleviate stomach pains. It’s actually rather effective … Continue reading Week 3 of 2019
It’s here, 2019 hit. And with it I seem to have found a new load of creative energy. For a while I suffered from awful mind fog, I was unable to concentrate or fathom my ideas into being. This week I got over it and created a mailing list! I do most of my work … Continue reading Week 2 of 2019
The start of a new year is the ideal time for some re-invention: hence the notion of new years resolutions. Business is no different. Some adapt their style, some adapt their ethos while some change their products all together. For us, we wanted to make Leaf and Bean more personal. We’re a shop with a … Continue reading New plans for 2019
Whether it’s as a summertime thirst quencher or a spooky Halloween beverage, iced tea is always a favourite. This recipe is easy enough to alter to different tastes and can be made without added sugar which makes it a healthy alternative to squash. INGREDIENTS 25g Cherry Compote or Rhubarb Spritzer tea 500ml boiling water … Continue reading Refreshing and Fruity Iced Tea
Everyone loves American style chocolate chip cookies, but have you ever considered adding everyones favourite beverage into the mix? Adding our Scotch Acorn blend to the recipe really added another dimension of flavour to these delicious baked treats! You can purchase the Scotch Acorn tea leaves by clicking on the link in the recipe below! … Continue reading Scotch Acorn Cookies
Hello all, Welcome to The Leaf and Bean Project! A blog set up to follow the life of Leaf and Bean Vintage Beverage Company and all the behind the scenes news that keeps the business going. We are a small tea and coffee emporium based in Wales’ oldest market (Carmarthen) set up and run by … Continue reading Welcome
Behind the Brew 