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14th Apr 2019

What are the Most Popular Accompaniments to Drinking Water?

Everybody has a preference when it comes to water. Some people prefer sparkling to still, and some won’t drink still water at all unless it has squash in. But, what are the most popular accompaniments to drinking water? Let us know your favourite in the comments below! Squash Squash is a standard accompaniment to still […] Read more

31st Mar 2019

Why Rehydrating Effectively After Exercise is Essential

Hydration & Exercise: How to Rehydrate After Your Workout Most of us don’t need reminding to drink water after working out. Exercise is thirsty work, after all. As such, reaching for a drink after a sweaty run or gym session is instinctive. But the best way to rehydrate may not be so obvious. Here we […] Read more

28th Mar 2019

Tea Vs. Coffee – Which is Most Popular?

In the UK, the affection for tea is legendary – with an estimated 100 million cups enjoyed daily (UK Tea & Infusions Association). The classic ‘milk, no sugar’ preference dominates, but variations abound, reflecting the diverse palates of tea aficionados. From the essential breakfast tea to the soothing green tea, British tea culture is as […] Read more

22nd Mar 2019

Alternative Ways of Increasing Productivity in the Workplace

Could Incentives Help You Increase Productivity at Work? Everybody wants a workforce that’s motivated and highly productive. But, how can you keep productivity at an all-time high, while also ensuring fulfilled and content employees? Well, let’s have a think about incentives. Workplace incentives can either be monetary or reward based; encouraging staff to work hard […] Read more

21st Mar 2019

How to Make Your Office Kitchen More Green

Make Your Office Kitchen Greener & More Sustainable We’ve spoken a lot about biophilic workspaces, and how greenery in the workplace can positively impact productivity and motivation. It seems only right that this leafy green trend carries through to the office kitchen. It’s a space for employees to rest, recuperate, and refresh during their days […] Read more

12th Mar 2019

Carbonated Water: Is It Better to Have a High Volume of Carbonation?

What is Carbonation? Great carbonation is the key to great sparkling beverages. The tingly, tiny bubbles add to the experience of flavour and feel in your mouth, but how are they created? Maximum carbonation is made possible by the technology used to create the teeny bubbles. Carbonation occurs when carbon dioxide or CO2, is absorbed […] Read more

1st Mar 2019

Want to Cut Back on Caffeine? Switch to Decaf

Thinking of Making the Switch to Decaf? Decaf options offer a great way to still enjoy some drinks without the added side effects. For a lot of people caffeine drinks, such as coffee, can lead to migraines, jitteriness and mid-afternoon slumps. Regular coffee or caffeinated drinks cause your body to produce adrenaline which can leave […] Read more

25th Feb 2019

Sparkling Vs. Still Water – Who Will Win?

Sparkling Water – is it better than plain old tap water? Carbonated water is water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure. This produces a bubbly drink that’s also known as sparkling water. Filtered sparkling water systems are a great, natural, healthier substitute to drinking tap water. Billi systems can provide sparkling […] Read more

15th Feb 2019

What Are Cold-Infusion Teas? Will You Try Them?

Cold-Infusion Teas, Have You Heard of Them? A cup of healthy, herbal tea, any time of the day can be a guilt free treat that does wonders for our gloomy, winter moods and nutrition. But have you ever heard of cold-infusion tea bags? These new cold infuse teabags come in many different flavours including blueberry, […] Read more

12th Feb 2019

Green Tea: Is it As Healthy As We Think?

Green Tea – Can It Be Made Even Healthier? A recent study has suggested that filtered water boosts green tea’s antioxidant powers. However, it also revealed green tea tastes better using filtered water. So, which is better for you? Everybody knows that green tea is a superfood. It is full of antioxidants that are beneficial […] Read more

6th Feb 2019

Peppermint Tea: Digestion Aid or Health Myth?

Peppermint Tea Fan? Here’s Why it’s So Good For You Plenty of herbal teas claim health benefits, but peppermint tea is truly one of the good ones. The herbal, mint-based tea has been around for thousands of years. Its refreshing taste and health benefits mean it’s certainly one you should try in the office if […] Read more

16th Jan 2019

Under Counter Water Boilers – The Technology Behind it

Good Things Come in Small Packages Billi under counter water boiling systems take up a small space, have little impact on the environment, dispense cups of hot and chilled water in a very short time, and run at a low cost. Developed in the early 1990s and still leading the way in the design and […] Read more

7th Jan 2019

Does Coffee Actually Increase Your Metabolism?

Coffee and It’s Effect on Metabolism Studies suggest that coffee does have an effect on metabolism, at least in the short-term. But, a new study by Northwestern University suggests it may have even more of an effect than previously thought. If you’re a coffee drinker, this new evidence might interest you. It is generally known […] Read more

2nd Jan 2019

How to Motivate Your Employees In the New Year

Motivate Employees With These Easy Tips As the New Year begins, it can be hard to get staff motivated and working hard. Paperwork has been left to pile up and pushed aside until after the Christmas break. Now people are back at work after a long break, and it can be tough to get back […] Read more

25th Oct 2018

Recycling at Work – Why is it So Important?

Why do we need to recycle? Researchers have announced that we need to make drastic changes in the four big global systems that run our society. Energy, land use, cities and industries. Our impact on the planet is getting to a crucial point, where soon it will be too late to change. Dr Debra Roberts, […] Read more

23rd Oct 2018

Are There any Health Benefits from Drinking Filtered Water?

Can drinking filtered water contribute to a healthy lifestyle? We are all aware of how important it is to get our 2 litres of water a day. But, how can we make sure we are getting all the nutrients we need, rather than just chemicals? Although the UK running tap water is one of the […] Read more

15th Oct 2018

Sparkling Water Taps in the Workplace – What Are the Benefits?

How can water taps help with productivity? Increase positive productivity by making getting a drink easier for your colleagues. Installing water taps into the workplace can bring instant results. Waiting for the kettle to boil can be a distraction in workflow, therefore to minimise this bring an instant boiling tap into the equation. Similarly, it […] Read more

11th Oct 2018

An Investigation into Matcha Tea. What, When, Where Did it Come From?

So, You Think you Know Everything About Matcha Tea… Matcha Tea has been a major buzzword in the health industry recently. It joins the ranks of kale, quinoa, and acai, as a “superfood” – but, what exactly is Matcha? And what makes it different from normal green tea?  We decided to unpack the health craze […] Read more

5th Oct 2018

Do You Have Water That Smells Fishy? Here’s Why…

Why does my water smell like fish? The first thing when you think of water is the fresh, crisp and refreshing taste. What you don’t think of is the smell of fish. If you have this unwanted smell coming from your taps, it usually originates from a bigger issue hidden in the pipes or taps. […] Read more

4th Oct 2018

Is Safety an Important Factor in Tap Design?

Boiling tap design – what are the dangers? Here, at Billi, we always believe in innovation for the products that we create. We believe it drives our designers to think more effectively and efficiently to create high quality products suitable for workplace. Other than stylish tap design and highly-functioning products, we also intend to create a […] Read more