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Quick, convenient and downright tasty, the humble coffee capsule has revolutionised our daily cuppa (part in thanks to a rather suave George Clooney). However, it has been reported that a massive 350 million capsules are thrown away every year – and that’s just in the UK alone. A pretty sobering thought. Don’t worry though, we’re not about to suggest you forgo your quick caffeine fix (heaven forbid!) because thankfully there’s a whole host of brands offering an eco-alternative. Convenience is undoubtedly key – only 28 per cent of Nespresso’s pods are recycled, partly due to the fact they need to...

For those that take their coffee seriously but want something more refreshing for the warmer months, cold brew is the summer drink of choice. Not to be confused with iced coffee, which is made with hot water and then cooled down – cold brew is a much slower process, created entirely with cold water and a bit of patience. Think of it like an infusion, where you leave finely ground coffee to macerate with cold water for several hours, generally between 12 to 24 hours (there’s no definitive amount of time, it varies from brand to brand). It’s a super...