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rte. ie > news > newslens > 2026 > 0511 > 1572694-tea-taste-climate

Climate change to leave a bitter taste for tea drinkers

10+ hour, 44+ min ago  (705+ words) The familiar taste of tea is under threat from climate change, which could deliver a more bitter flavour to the nation's much-loved cuppa, campaigners warn. A report published by aid agency Christian Aid warns that rising temperatures and worsening weather…...

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rte. ie > lifestyle > food > 2026 > 0415 > 1568365-i-tried-five-at-home-coffee-machines-to-find-the-best-of-2026

I tried five at-home coffee machines to find the best of 2026

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1498+ words) Journalist Glenn Kelly puts five at-home coffee machines to the test to determine which ones could give baristas a run for their money in 2026. With the global coffee machine business now worth an estimated $12. 2 billion in 2025 and expected to grow…...

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rte. ie > brainstorm > 2026 > 0402 > 1540841-coffee-dregs-drains-wastewater-pollution

Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (727+ words) Analysis: The coffee dregs we pour down the drain can create a serious pollution problem down the road for rivers and waterways By Kevin Collins, The Open University A woman was recently fined "170 by Richmond council in London for pouring…...

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rte. ie > news > business > 2026 > 0318 > 1563907-costa-coffee-drive-thru-expansion

Costa brews up nationwide expansion with drive-thrus

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (460+ words) Coffee retailer brand Costa is brewing up an expansion of its operations here after securing its 12th planning permission for drive-thru operations at its various locations across the island of Ireland. This follows Costa operator here, MBCC Foods (Ireland) Ltd, securing…...

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Study suggests caffeine lowers risk of dementia

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (65+ words) | Morning Ireland - RT" Radio 1 RTE. ie To listen to RT". ie's radio and podcast services, you will need to disable any ad blocking extensions or whitelist this site. Study suggests caffeine lowers risk of dementia RT" reporter Andrew Lowth and…...

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rte. ie > news > health > 2026 > 0304 > 1561588-study-caffeine-dementia

Drinking coffee and tea lowers dementia risk - study

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (326+ words) Drinking two to three cups of strong coffee a day can reduce the risk of dementia and slow cognitive decline, a study has found. Using data from over 130, 000 patients from the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, which…...

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rte. ie > lifestyle > living > 2025 > 1230 > 1461733-i-tried-five-at-home-coffee-machines-these-are-the-results

I tried five at-home coffee machines so you don't have to

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1364+ words) Journalist Glenn Kelly put five at-home coffee machines to the test to determine which ones could give baristas a run for their money. What is it about the art of making a good coffee? Let's be honest, we've all stood…...

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rte. ie > news > business > 2025 > 1103 > 1541869-insomnia-coffee-chain-brews-up-profits-of-2-67m

Insomnia coffee chain brews up profits of "2. 67m

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (457+ words) The firm behind the Insomnia chain of coffee shops last year brewed up pre-tax profits of "2. 67m as the company eyes further expansion in the UK. Consolidated accounts filed by BHJ Holdings Ltd show that pre-tax profits increased by 7% from "2. 49m to…...

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rte. ie > news > business > 2025 > 0810 > 1527719-nespresso-nestle-coffee

Love of Pod: Has Nespresso been good or bad for coffee?

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1876+ words) When US President Donald Trump last week announced plans for a 39% tariff on Swiss imports, he blindsided politicians in the picturesque European state. Swiss officials were reportedly convinced they had secured a 10% rate " but in the end were faced with…...

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rte. ie > brainstorm > 2025 > 0627 > 1466356-coffee-health-benefits

Here are all the reasons why a cup of coffee can be good for you

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (737+ words) Analysis: There's lots of research out there to show that moderate coffee intake is linked with all sorts of health benefits By Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may…...