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The Co-operative Fairtrade 99 tea has been recommended by Good Housekeeping Institute.

Good Housekeeping Institute gives our favourite tea their seal of approval

August 16, 2012 by The Co-operative Food

Ah, a nice cup of tea! Tea has come a long way no matter how you look at it. The Chinese were drinking tea way back in the centuries before our modern calendar even began, but it was the Portuguese who brought what’s now the world’s most popular drink to Britain. Catherine of Braganza, a fortified town in north east Portugal, reportedly brought tea to Britain around 1660 when she married the king, but it was to remain a drink favoured by the wealthy for a few centuries after that. It was only in the early 20th century that tea … [continue reading]

whisky

Medal winning Scotch Whisky at The Co-operative

Whisky has been around even longer than The Co-operative, and a bit like us, it just gets better and better. We like to think that our own brand whiskys are rather special, and so we were delighted to receive accolades at two recent award ceremonies. If we were to try … [continue reading]

cheese

The Co-operative says cheese to a wedge of awards

The Co-operative Food has collected a number of awards for its own-brand cheeses and dairy products at the prestigious International Cheese Awards 2012, held annually in Nantwich, Cheshire. The recently-introduced Truly Irresistible Picante Gorgonzola from the retailer’s premium range was given a Gold medal, and was also awarded a trophy … [continue reading]

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