It’s starting to get cold. We had such a glorious weekend, but lots of people were telling me that it’s going to snow next week! SNOW?? We’ve had one weekend of summer and now we’re going into the dead of winter. GUTTED.
We’re finding ingenious ways to make the stockroom nice and warm all winter long – I’m all for having a chimenea outside, but I fear open flames would be frowned upon – so I think it’ll have to be regular old heating inside….
The good news is that our winter stocks of Chilli Hot Chocolate have arrived, and the jars are even prettier than they’ve ever been – we’re dead proud of our packaging designer. And for those of you that already have the jars at home, we’ve heard your calls and we’re delighted to let you know that you can now buy refill packs. (*which makes the shipping costs cheaper too*)
You’ll find us at the stockroom all this week, 10 – 5pm. If you come along on Monday, you’ll get to meet our newest barista – Ben, who’s coming in for some espresso training, and if you’re here friday afternoon, you’ll meet our second newest barista – Sophia, who’s also coming in for some training. Happy days.
Weanie x
Christmas is nearly upon us!
Fa-la-la-la-la-lala-la-la. For some of us, that means spending Christmas with a bottle of champagne in one hand and a straw in the other. For others, it’s a time to get together with our loved ones, play charades, pull crackers and go for walks in the crisp air. I am hoping for a bit of both this year. Christmas is one of just two days where we all have a proper day off. A real one. Where your phone doesn’t beep every 5 mins when it receives an email, and the phone doesn’t ring unless it’s a relative calling to wish you happiness.
A few years ago, I had to work on Christmas Day. I was working for a(nother) tea and coffee company, and it was my job to check that all the sale items had discounted properly in the shop till systems. I had to call the only store that was open, in Heathrow airport, and ask them to scan products into the till. It was a rubbish way to start the day, but I suppose someone has to do it. To be fair, it could have been worse, I could have actually been working in the store….
Anyway, the good news is that nowadays we have the internet. And that is the most convenient way to buy anything at all. Or so says Mary Portas in her report today…. We, however, wish to make it EVEN easier for you to shop and get your perfect Christmas presents. Use the code “COLLECT” at the checkout and you won’t have to pay for postage & packing. We’ll have your order waiting for you at one of our weekend markets (Saturday 17th at Barnes, Sunday 18th at Chiswick, Friday 23rd at Chiswick or Saturday 24th at Barnes) Simply make sure you write in the comments box which market you want to pick up from. It’s a stroke of genius, we know.
To help you and give you some inspiration, we’ve made a little list of our most favourite products below.
Under £5.00
Mulled Wine Spice Bouquets and Mulled Cider Parcels. It’s much easier than making it yourself, and 100%* of people surveyed said it’s much tastier than buying that ready made stuff in the supermarkets. (*100% of our friends)
Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans are the ultimate after dinner treat. It’s the little added wake-up boost you’ll need after the wine and the cheese and the port. You’d never miss the Queen’s Speech/Yearly game of Risk/Opening presents because you’ve fallen asleep after eating these. Plus they are super delicious too. We have 3 different types of chocolate covered coffee beans to choose from.
Under £10.00
Chilli Hot Chocolate is the ultimate in awesome warming chocolate type loveliness. It’ll warm you up right down to your toes and feel like you’ve got your own little fire in your belly. (not in a heartburn way though. In a good way)
We have a beautiful range of coffees available at the moment. They are so limited in stocks, that we’ve kept them just for our online customers. With some as special as producing just 300 bags a year, there’s something for everyone who loves their coffee. Our range of single origin coffees will be growing into next year as well, so keep checking back to see the changing range. Or…. better yet, buy your favourite person a coffee subscription and tell them to make sure they make you a cup each time a new coffee arrives!
Enjoy!
Weanie xx