Tea Scotland has won the 2025 Pioneer Award  at the internationally recognised Leafies Tea Awards marking a major moment for Scotland’s fast‑growing tea sector. The network, which supports the commercial cultivation of Camellia sinensis   across the country, was praised for producing rare, small‑batch, traceable teas shaped by distinctive Scottish microclimates that echo high‑altitude terroirs. The Awards ceremony commended Scottish Tea Companies The Leafies —organised by t

Kris Sandlan , community manager at  Cairngorm Coffee , talks to Bite contributor Kirsty Wilkins about creating connections and the Scottish coffee culture. How did Cairngorm Coffee come about? Cairngorm was founded by Robi [Lambie] in 2014 around a kitchen table in Newtonmore. Back then the goal was simple: to make the best coffee we could without alienating people. Fast-forward over 11 years and we’re still exploring the ever-evolving world of coffee. We’re proud to be par

Strawberry Milkshake You know what they say: life’s too short… to not indulge in a sweet treat or two. Or six, in my case. Don’t wait for a special occasion to savour the sweet burst of chocolate-covered strawberries or the crunch of ice-cream drenched honeycomb – just a few of the treats that await at the dessert haven Haute Dolci. Perched on high at the top of the St James Quarter i n Edinburgh, this must-visit eatery gives elegant diner vibes: white-washed fittings with a

Judit Toomey-Kovacs Fingal’s Restaurant Manager, Judit Toomey-Kovacs, has sailed into her new role as Luxury floating hotel, Fingal's official tea guru.   Permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, Fingal has the glamour and style of a superyacht, but with an air of old-world Art Deco ocean liner elegance.   The ship is now launching a Spring Afternoon Tea menu , in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday 30th March.   Available daily from 12 pm until 3.30 pm in The L

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The Spence The Spence , Gleneagles Townhouse's renowned restaurant in Edinburgh, is set to launch an afternoon tea experience on 8th January which will run for a limited time only, until 30th April. The delightful Edinburgh food will be exclusively served in The Spence's elegant dining room Monday - Friday from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. The menu at the restaurant Edinburgh, overseen by Head Pastry Chef Renato Blinder, has been curated to showcase variations of The Spence’s most belo

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Yemen Al-Haimi If a morning cup of Joe is a must you will appreciate the coffee Yemen Al-Haimi, a single-origin bean from the Aberdeen...

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