by Emily Couva | Dec 15, 2016 | christmas, coffee | 0 Comments
If you’re like me, there will be at least one coffee lover on your Christmas list. (In my case, it’s me!) While there are undoubtedly some amazing mugs available, anyone can give a mug. Why not come up with a little something different? I think the holiday... read more
by Emily Couva | Oct 10, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Today is World Mental Health Day… 1 in 4 people will suffer from a range of mental health issues in their lifetime – depression, anxiety, eating disorders, among other illnesses. Many will suffer with more than one illness at a time. Despite being... read more
by Emily Couva | Mar 11, 2016 | coffee, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
When you love coffee, a bad cup of coffee is really bad. Don’t get me wrong, bad coffee is better than no coffee at all, but when you’re in the mood for a cup of something really strong, hot, and delicious that is going to replenish your soul,... read more
by Emily Couva | Mar 3, 2016 | coffee, family | 0 Comments
This coming Sunday, it is Mother’s day here in the UK. While the media would like you to believe that flowers, chocolates, and sparkly jewellery are on the top of mum’s wish list, the reality is a bit different. Parenting Magazine asked some of their readers what... read more
by Emily Couva | Feb 9, 2016 | family, recipes | 0 Comments
Whether you like them thick and fluffy or thin and crepe-like, everyone LOVES pancake day! Growing up, I always used to look forward to the one day of the year where we would have “breakfast for supperâ€. My mum would make the most delicious, hot, fluffy pancakes... read more
by Emily Couva | Jan 21, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Some people call it a cafetiere, some people call it a French press. No matter what you call it, it makes really great coffee. In a world of complicated coffee kit, the cafetiere keeps things simple, as coffee is meant to be… coffee and water! Yet, as simple as... read more
by Emily Couva | Jan 6, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Last year, my dad introduced me to the wonderfully funny set of videos put together by Jerry Seinfeld called “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”. I wrote a little bit about it here. Since then, Jerry (yes, we’re on a 1st name basis!) has conducted... read more
by Emily Couva | Nov 26, 2015 | christmas, coffee, london, taste of london, tea | 0 Comments
It feels like Christmas 2015 has got off to an amazing start with The Taste of London this past weekend at the incredible Tobacco Dock. Photo copyright: Couva Ltd.  The event took place from Thursday through Sunday, and was literally the epitome of Foodie Heaven.... read more
by Emily Couva | Nov 15, 2015 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Photo credit: Starbucks For many, the festive holiday season starts once Halloween is done, the candle in the jack-o-lantern has fizzled out, and the last trick-or-treater has fallen quietly into a sugar-induced slumber. For the fans of large coffee chains, the... read more
by Emily Couva | Nov 9, 2015 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ll know I’m something of a coffee purist. I’m not one for all the fancy, frothy drinks with the whipped cream and sprinkles that are on offer in a lot of coffee shops these days. Don’t get me... read more
