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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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