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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/rss/all.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>La Cafetiere Blog</title><description>La Cafetiere Blog</description><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/rss/all.rss</link><language>en</language><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/luxury-gourmet-hot-chocolate</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Luxury Gourmet Hot Chocolate]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/luxury-gourmet-hot-chocolate</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most decadent recipes for hot chocolate we've ever come across. Easy to make in one of our Coco pots.Ingredients:- 600ml of whole milk- 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter- 1 dessertspoon of caster sugar- 200g of grated 75% dark chocolateMethod:- Combine the milk and sugar in the Coco pot- Place]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/luxury-gourmet-hot-chocolate</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-chocolate-mint</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Hot Chocolate Mint]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-chocolate-mint</link><description><![CDATA[A lovely simple recipe for those who love mint chocolate. Works great in a Coco pot.Ingredients:- 600ml of whole milk- 1 dessertspoon of caster sugar- 200g of Mint AeroMethod:- Combine the milk and sugar in the Coco pot- Place on the stove and warm gently over a low heat until bubbles appear around the]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-chocolate-mint</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-spanish-chocolate</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Hot Spanish Chocolate]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-spanish-chocolate</link><description><![CDATA[A delicious chocolate/coffee/brandy concoction, ideal when made in one of our Coco pots.Ingredients:- 225ml of whole milk- 1 tablespoon of caster sugar- A sprinkle of cinnamon- 50g of grated 75% dark chocolate- 300g of hot, freshly brewed coffee- 2 tablespoons of brandy- 2 curls of orange rindMethod:-]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-spanish-chocolate</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/tea-in-your-cider-really</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tea in your cider, really!]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/tea-in-your-cider-really</link><description><![CDATA[The Boston Tea Party quite literally...Having just been to Boston for the wedding of a good friend, I thought I'd share with you one of the more unexpected (and delicious) treats I discovered there. Whilst out for a quiet stroll one afternoon I discovered a tea shop selling tea brewed in hot cider instead]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/tea-in-your-cider-really</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/win-an-armchair-and-designer-cafetiere-at-sofacom</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Win an armchair and designer cafetiere at sofa.com]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/win-an-armchair-and-designer-cafetiere-at-sofacom</link><description><![CDATA[Win a perfect Sunday morning with a Sunday armchair and a designer Cafetière, worth over £500 
We've teamed up with our friends at sofa.com to bring you a perfect Sunday morning. Lie back in one of their long, comfy Sunday armchairs and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee from one of our Nouveau]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/win-an-armchair-and-designer-cafetiere-at-sofacom</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/orange-tea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Orange Tea]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/orange-tea</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients2 cups boiling water4 teaspoons tea leaves2 cups fresh orange juice4 teaspoons sugar1 cup orange liqueur4 clovesPreparation:Pour boiling water over the tea leaves and stand for 3-4 minutes. Strain. Bring the orange juice and sugar to the boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Mix the]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/orange-tea</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/cafe-de-olla</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Cafe de Olla]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/cafe-de-olla</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients1.0 ltr water150g dark brown sugar1 teaspoon molasses1 small cinnamon stickAniseeds (optional)50g dark roasted coffee, medium grindPreparation:Place the water, sugar, molasses, cinnamon and aniseeds in a saucepan and bring slowly to the boil. Stir thoroughly until the molasses and sugar have]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/cafe-de-olla</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/chocolate-caliente</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Chocolate Caliente]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/chocolate-caliente</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients:4 squares cooking chocolate2 cups skimmed milk3 drops of vanillaCinnamonGround clovesPreparation:Break up the chocolate and melt in a saucepan with the milk and vanilla. Don't allow to boil. Whisk until foamy and pour into mugs. Top with a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of cloves.]]></description><author><![CDATA[emma.hansom@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/chocolate-caliente</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/north-african-almond-tea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[North African Almond Tea]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/north-african-almond-tea</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients2 cups boiling water1 heaped tablespoon black tea3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons almondsPreparation:Mix boiling water and tea into a dark infusion. Pour into small cups. In a frying pan, cook the sugar, cold water and almonds until a dark caramel coats the almonds.]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/north-african-almond-tea</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-toddies-for-burns-night</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Hot Toddies for Burns Night]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-toddies-for-burns-night</link><description><![CDATA[ 
In celebration of the Bard (and for those of you who may have caught a post-holiday sniffle), we've got a recipe for the traditional hot Scottish Toddy which should help keep you warm during these cold January evenings. 
And because at La Cafetiere we're always looking for new ways to use our products,]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/hot-toddies-for-burns-night</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/jamaican-black-coffee</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Jamaican Black Coffee]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/jamaican-black-coffee</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients1 lemon and 2 oranges, finely sliced1.5ltr strong black coffee45ml rum85g caster sugar8 lemon slices, for servingPreparation:Place the orange, lemon and coffee in a saucepan and heat. Just before the mixture boils, pour in the sugar and rum, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/jamaican-black-coffee</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/aztec-chilli-chocolate</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Aztec Chilli Chocolate]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/aztec-chilli-chocolate</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients:1.5 cups milk1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise1 red chilli pepper, split with seeds removed1 cinnamon stick, around 8-10cm40g dark chocolatePreparation:Simmer milk in a saucepan with the vanilla bean, cinnamon and chilli. Heat through for about a minute. Whisk in grated chocolate and continue]]></description><author><![CDATA[emma.hansom@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/aztec-chilli-chocolate</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/tea-zing</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tea 'Zing']]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/tea-zing</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients1.0 ltr water250ml milk1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves3 cinnamon sticks2.5 cm piece of ginger, minced2 whole cloves5 whole peppercornsPreparation:Mix water and spices in a saucepan. Add milk and continue to heat until almost boiling, then add the tea. Boil for 1 minute. Strain out the spices]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/tea-zing</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/black-forest-coffee</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Black Forest Coffee]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/black-forest-coffee</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients6oz (175ml) hot coffee2 tablespoons chocolate syrup1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juiceWhipped creamChocolate shavingsMaraschino cherriesPreparation:Mix coffee, syrup and cherry juice in a mug. Stir well then top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cherries. ]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/black-forest-coffee</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/parisian-warm-chocolate</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Parisian Warm Chocolate]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/parisian-warm-chocolate</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients:1 cup whole milk1/3 cup of double cream1/4 cup sugar140g dark chocolate, choppedPreparation:Simmer the milk, cream and sugar together until just boiling. Stir in the chocolate until melted. Don't allow to boil. Serve warm in demitasse cups. ]]></description><author><![CDATA[emma.hansom@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/parisian-warm-chocolate</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/kashmiri-tea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Kashmiri Tea]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/kashmiri-tea</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients1 teaspoon loose tea4 cardamom pods, bruised1 small cinnamon stick, broken upSaffron threads, a pinch4 cups water2 tablespoons finely powdered almondsHoney, to tastePreparation:Mix everything except the honey and almonds in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/kashmiri-tea</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/georgia-n-ginger</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Georgia 'n' Ginger]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/georgia-n-ginger</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients 
1×500g tin of sliced peaches in syrup750ml strong coffee120ml whipping cream25ml brown sugar1.5ml ground cinnamonGenerous pinch of ground gingerZest of one orange to decoratePreparation: 
Drain the peaches and set the syrup to one side. In a blender, process half the peaches and half]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/georgia-n-ginger</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/milk-chocolate-and-orange-cocoa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Milk Chocolate and Orange Cocoa]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/milk-chocolate-and-orange-cocoa</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients:1/3rd cup whipping cream, chilled1 teaspoon brown sugar4 1/2 cups milk4 large oranges250g milk chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powderPreparation:Whip the cream and brown sugar together until stiff peaks form. Chill for later. In a saucepan, combine milk and the zest of the]]></description><author><![CDATA[emma.hansom@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/milk-chocolate-and-orange-cocoa</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetieres-new-website</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[La Cafetiere's New Website]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetieres-new-website</link><description><![CDATA[La Cafetiere's New WebsiteHello,We wanted you to be the first to know that we have recently updated our website at www.lacafetiere.com so we can improve your customer shopping experience.Unfortunately due to some technical issues we were unable to transfer customer registration information to our new]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetieres-new-website</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/bacharian-tea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Bacharian Tea]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/bacharian-tea</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients
2 cups of water4 tablespoons tea leaves1 teaspoon salt2 cups milk2 teaspoons of butter2 tablespoons chopped walnutsPreparation
Bring water and tea to the boil in a pot. Stand for three to four minutes or until the infusion becomes dark. Add remaining ingredients. Heat through and strain]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/bacharian-tea</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/featured-in-todays-daily-mail</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Featured in today's Daily Mail]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/featured-in-todays-daily-mail</link><description><![CDATA[

    We are very happy to see our Midnight Star Cafetière in the same colour as Kate Middleton's beautiful blue dress!  
         
     ]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/featured-in-todays-daily-mail</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/featured-in-the-sunday-mirror-yesterday</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Featured in the Sunday Mirror Yesterday]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/featured-in-the-sunday-mirror-yesterday</link><description><![CDATA[
Look at our lovely Blue Midnight Star Cafetiere which was featured in the Sunday Mirror yesterday.
You can also find it on the front page of our website right now!]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/featured-in-the-sunday-mirror-yesterday</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/normandy-coffee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Normandy Coffee]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/normandy-coffee</link><description><![CDATA[Ingredients475ml cup of strong coffee (espresso strength)475ml 
apple juice30ml brown sugar, to taste3 oranges, thinly sliced2 small 
cinnamon sticksPinch of allspicePinch of ground clovesCinnamon stick 
(to serve)Preparation:Bring all the ingredients to the boil over a moderate heat. 
Simmer for]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/normandy-coffee</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/our-la-cafetiere-pink-day</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Our La Cafetiere Pink Day]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/our-la-cafetiere-pink-day</link><description><![CDATA[
We are all very excited today as it is our La Cafetiere Pink Day where we are raising money for Breast Cancer Campaign. Have a look at the Hummingbird Bakery cupcakes we made for the cake sale! They were delicious and matched our Pink Polka Dot Cafetiere perfectly!
]]></description><author><![CDATA[stephanie.clare@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/our-la-cafetiere-pink-day</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetiere-purchase-randwyck-bv</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[La Cafetière Purchase Randwyck B.V.]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetiere-purchase-randwyck-bv</link><description><![CDATA[ 
Everyone at La Cafetière is very excited this month as we have made the acquisition of Randwyck B.V. 
Please see below the announcement from La Cafetière's Managing Director Lew Bingham. 
Dear Customers 
We are delighted to announce that La Cafetière has acquired the business and
assets of]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetiere-purchase-randwyck-bv</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/california-and-lexi-from-alison-appleton</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:24:31 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[California and Lexi from Alison Appleton]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/california-and-lexi-from-alison-appleton</link><description><![CDATA[ 
La Cafetière will be showcasing two new concepts by Alison Appleton at the Autumn Fair International, beginning 5th September 2010 at the NEC Birmingham. 
Designed exclusively for La Cafetière by Alison Appleton, the California Fine Bone China Teapot fuses high design and functionality to create]]></description><author><![CDATA[liz.jones@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/california-and-lexi-from-alison-appleton</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/classic-nouveau-from-nick-munro</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:24:31 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Classic Nouveau from Nick Munro]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/classic-nouveau-from-nick-munro</link><description><![CDATA[ 
La Cafetière will be showcasing two new concepts by Nick Munro at the Autumn Fair International, beginning 5th September 2010 at the NEC Birmingham. 
With its sleek striking lines and more than a dash of retro flair, the Nick Munro designed Classic Nouveau cafetière is both a pleasure to use and]]></description><author><![CDATA[liz.jones@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/classic-nouveau-from-nick-munro</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetiere-at-the-autumn-fair-international</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:24:31 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[La Cafetière at the Autumn Fair International]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetiere-at-the-autumn-fair-international</link><description><![CDATA[AUTUMN
FAIR INTERNATIONAL, 5-8 SEPTEMBER 2010 
The Autumn Fair at the NEC Birmingham provides La Cafetière with the
opportunity to confirm its well-earned reputation as the supplier of
design-led and ultra-stylish ranges of coffee, tea and chocolate related products
and accessories.  
Already]]></description><author><![CDATA[liz.jones@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/la-cafetiere-at-the-autumn-fair-international</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/who-are-la-cafetiere</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:24:31 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Who are La Cafetière?]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/who-are-la-cafetiere</link><description><![CDATA[ 
Welcome to La Cafetière®. Innovative, stylish and original! 
Who are La Cafetière? Well, we are famously known for our Classic Cafetiere which is now over 40 years old. That is some going for a coffee pot/french press plunger. Even Lorraine Kelly has one on her show every morning on GMTV! 
So]]></description><author><![CDATA[liz.jones@lacafetiere.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/who-are-la-cafetiere</comments></item><item><guid>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/welcome-to-the-la-cafetiere-blog</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:24:31 +0100</pubDate><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the La Cafetière Blog]]></title><link>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/welcome-to-the-la-cafetiere-blog</link><description><![CDATA[
Welcome to our Blog! 
We are very excited to be launching the official La Cafetière Blog today, and in the coming weeks and months I hope we can share with you our passion for all things coffee, tea and hot chocolate. 
The La Cafetière blogging team: LaCafLiz, EspressoEm and me TeaBoyD, have very]]></description><author><![CDATA[duncan.muir@thegreenfieldgroup.com]]></author><comments>http://www.lacafetiere.com/blog/welcome-to-the-la-cafetiere-blog</comments></item></channel></rss>

