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People are increasingly looking for ways to minimise their environmental footprint, whether that’s through the packaging they use, or what they wipe their bum with.  Which is where decent can help. Our Tree-Free Toilet Paper is exactly that - made from bamboo and sugarcane fibres. A nice change from the traditional toilet paper (made from trees), that’s long been the norm. And we know you migh...

While we make some pretty awesome cups here at decent, this B Corp month we want to look beyond the cup and dive into the nitty gritty of our recent B Corp certification.We sat down with our General Manager Fraser in New Zealand, to chat about what being a B Corp means to us, some of the learnings made along the way, and what's next for decent.  First of all, can you please summarise what a...

As part of B Corp Month, we’re looking ‘beyond the cup’ - including some of our wonderful customers. Climpson & Sons is one customer, coffee shop, and coffee roaster that is also a part of the B Corp community. We spoke to Nicole Ferris, Managing Director of Climpson & Sons, about their motivation to become B Corp Certified, some tips & learnings made along the way, and where to, fr...

It's been a wild ride from New Zealand to the UK, and now Europe and beyond. Ahead of the London Coffee Festival next week, our CEO Sam Chote, sat down to chat about decent's wider role in sustainability, some of our achievements (and challenges), and what the next 5 years look like for decent. How has the landscape for sustainable packaging evolved in the UK over the past five years, and what...

We are lucky to be surrounded by so many empowering women in our team, and within the hospitality community. So, we sat down with Celeste a.k.a. The Girl In The Cafe, to discuss her personal journey in the coffee industry, and how the industry does, and continue to, support and celebrate our females. Hey Celeste! What drew you to working in the coffee industry, and how has your journey been as...

Introducing our latest Compostable Canvas Hot Cup for winter! These limited edition cups are designed by the wonderfully creative London-based illustrator, Tess Smith-Roberts. We spoke with her about the inspiration behind these fun designs and how creativity has a positive impact on people AND the planet.   Hey Tess, we love the designs you have created for our recent Compostable Canvas Ho...

With four sites around London, there’s no doubt that Fink’s have got their recipe right. From sarnies to doughnuts and a restaurant in between, owners Mat and Jess really have their hands full. We spoke with Mat about how they maintain the essence of Fink’s across all their sites, and more…   First up, how did Fink’s come about?Fink’s was once a kinda derelict shop that Jess and I were using a...

Couple-owned cafe Yas Bean are taking Macclesfield by a (deliciously pink) storm. With their insane selection of brownies and fun custom branded Hot Cups, they're a spot not to be missed. Mika shared why remembering a customer's hot drink is so important, and some of the best things about being the 'Number One Coffee Shop in the World' 😜   Can you please tell us a bit about Yas Bean and what i...

We know it can be hard to leave the house when temperatures are close to zero and the rain is pelting down.  But warming your hands with a cappuccino or visiting festive markets while sipping a glass of spicy mulled wine?Now that doesn’t sound so bad.   So starting at the top of the UK and working our way down, we’ve curated a list of cosy and snug places to warm yourfingers and get amongst th...

It's that time of year again, when the mittens and scarves come out, and the packaging delivery elves kick into high gear! We wanted to get in early and give you a heads-up on our upcoming Christmas hours so that you can plan ahead.  The decent team will be taking a little break, but as it's a busy time for everyone (including you), we would recommend getting orders in early. See below for a...

With two successful London sites, you could say Rise & Bloom have really ‘bloomed.’ We had a conversation with Jay, owner/operator about it all. Grab one of their moreish pastries and read ahead! How did you get the name Rise & Bloom? We wanted a name that sums up our offering (bread rises & flowers bloom) and also its effect on our customers. To wake (rise) and have a great coffee...

With so many great spots and the new Where’s Fred’s opening, we had a lot to talk about with Chelsea, founder and wonderful lady behind it all. Read on for an insight into all her sites and some important lessons learnt along the way.Hey! First up, can you please tell our readers a bit about yourself and how you got into the hospitality industry? I come from a background of fashion and retail -...