Who wrote the book of… Good vibes! We’re sure that's how The Montones song goes. We’re back with our February edition of Hive Vibes, and as the vaccine roll-out continues apace, we at the Research Hive have been keeping busy wrapping up on our daily walks and keeping warm at home with some hearty soup. … Continue reading Hive Vibes (February 2021)
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Hive Vibes (January 2021)
New Year Cheer Welcome back to the monthly moods of Hive Vibes! Now that the Christmas chocolates have been chewed and the last Eggnog brewed, 2021 has arrived with its pazazz and tier-full news. Even as we write, the university slowly grinds its gears back into action (Semester 2 technically starts February 8th), lockdown again … Continue reading Hive Vibes (January 2021)
* Bonus Winter Warmer *
By Olivia Wong Turmeric Milk with Honey and Ginger 2021 has finally arrived - hurrah! It’s taken its time but alas, we are now safely in its warm embrace. To celebrate, we would like to bring you a bonus Winter Warmer as a way of welcoming in the new year. So here is Turmeric Milk … Continue reading * Bonus Winter Warmer *
Winter Warmer #7
By Olivia Wong After Eight Peppermint hot chocolate It’s that unusual time of the year, between Christmas and New Year, when our senses desert us and we have no idea what day it is, how we’re supposed to be spending our days and in the case of 2020, whether the entire year is just one … Continue reading Winter Warmer #7
Winter Warmer #6
By Olivia Wong Ginger Pear tea In Ancient China, the pear symbolised immortality. Well, eternal life might be a stretch too far (especially in these times) but nothing beats the cold nor encapsulates the hibernation mode it encourages more than a hot cup of ginger pear tea. In fact, it may literally help you to … Continue reading Winter Warmer #6
Winter Warmer #5
By Tarnjit Sidhu You've had your yearly dose of Eggnog and drank all the festive hot chocolates available to you - so what now? For those of us that want to try something different this festive period – matcha is the new and upcoming thing right now. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder made … Continue reading Winter Warmer #5
Winter Warmer #4
By Olivia Wong Terry’s Chocolate Orange hot chocolate Terry’s have been making them for almost 90 years but did you know their original product was actually a chocolate apple? Only a few years later (in 1932) did they come up with the chocolate orange, which is composed of the iconic segments loved by many today, … Continue reading Winter Warmer #4
Winter Warmer #3
By Olivia Wong Snowman Eggnog For those of us who have been good eggs this year! Eggs are probably not the first things that come to mind when you think of beverages but George Washington, the first president of the United States, was such a fan of eggnog that he even had his own recipe, … Continue reading Winter Warmer #3
Winter Warmer #2
By Jason Chu Nutmeg and Orange Xmas Coffee - 25th December (Merry Christmas to all our readers!) Introduction: Feeling festive? Wanting that Christmassy warmth? Look no further. Nutmeg and orange are classic winter warmer flavours. Nutmeg has centuries worth of history travelling from the islands of Indonesia to the Spice War of the 1600’s. Equally … Continue reading Winter Warmer #2
Winter Warmers
By Olivia Wong It’s a chilly December evening. You’re all wrapped up in your gloves, your thermals and the bulky Winter coat your mum bought you last Christmas but you’re still shivering. There’s a bite in the wind. Perhaps you’ve just done your Christmas shopping. As you walk past your local Costa Coffee on your … Continue reading Winter Warmers
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