H.R. Higgins Blogs

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The Benefits of Rooibos...
Whenever asked if we sell decaffeinated tea, I have to say no, we don’t. Truthfully, I have never seen the use of decaffeinating tea, and I’ve never drunk any that I thought had much flavour. That doesn’t mean that there isn’t a delicious alternative, a ‘tea’ that naturally contains no caffeine. I’m referring to Rooibos (also called Rooibosch).
Fathers Day
My father and I have worked together since as long as I can remember. Although truthfully, the early days were hardly to be described as work at all.
Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee
As we join with Her Majesty in celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, I am sure that we will be reminded of the seismic changes that have impacted on our lives during the period of her reign.
A Visit to Costa Rica
After a long time, I finally set foot in a coffee farm this year, on my first visit to Costa Rica. The coffee growing region is centred in the mountains in the heart of this small but varied country.
What Could Be More British Than A Cup of Tea?
It is estimated in Britain we drink 165 million cups of tea a day. From the moment we wake up the kettle is on for a brew in many households across the country, and tea just seems to make everything better.
A Taste of Paradise
I don’t enjoy the grey we get in the winter days of January and February so in an effort to put aside my “Winter Blues”, I turned to our archive. This year is H. R. Higgins 80th anniversary and we have so many new and exciting things planned to celebrate. But for a moment, it was amazing to look back and reflect on how far we have come since those early days back in 1942.
A Love Affair with Coffee
Join David Higgins as he shares the origins of his life-long love affair with coffee, the wonderful people involved and the way it brings people together from the farmer to you the customer.
Coffee Matters
“Without my morning coffee, I’m just like a dried-up piece of goat” Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750 Read David Higgins Blog
The Story of Duke Street Blend Tea
Duke Street Blend is one of our most popular and best selling teas. This tea has so much going for it and its versatility means it can be enjoyed at any time.
Roasting with my Father
“You can manage on your own now. But, if you are doing a very dark roast, come and get me before it cracks,” said my father after he had been teaching me about roasting coffee for several weeks.
The Art of French Roast Coffee...
At the time of the French Revolution, the coffee drunk in Europe had none of the layered, complex flavours that we enjoy today.
Darjeeling First Flush - A Seasonal Ritual
Every year in Darjeeling, the new spring growth produces the first flush of the season. These will be the tenderest leaves that the tea plants offer and are prized for their delicate and subtle flavours. This makes the best Darjeeling First Flush tea.
Celebrating Holi
To Celebrate Holi, our Creative Director Ann Louise Roswald shares with us her love India and how the country continues to inspire her.
Welcome to Whitby!
We are well and truly settled into our new home here in Whitby, North Yorkshire. We have been working on this project for a little while and are so happy to be sharing the journey with you.
Women in Coffee
All round the world, women play a vital part in bringing you the coffees you love. Though things are not always easy for women in coffee.