Let's be honest—ordering a flat white with oat milk has gone from niche request to mainstream phenomenon faster than you can say "extra shot." But here's the question every specialty coffee lover wrestles with: are alternative milks just riding the wellness wave, or do they genuinely enhance what's happening in your cup? Spoiler alert: it's complicated, delicious, and surprisingly scientific. The Magnificent Four: Meet Your Dairy Alternatives Oat Milk: The People's Champion I

Hello everyone, What a glorious weekend we had in Putney! The sunny, unseasonably warm weather brought everyone out to enjoy the beautiful autumn days, and Sunday morning was particularly busy with the Remembrance activities. Thank you all for your patience as we worked through the coffee orders – your understanding means the world to us. Have you received our flyer offering a T&T tenner? If you'd like to claim yours, you can apply at www.triedandtruecafe.co.uk/tenner . If yo

Seriously interesting musings on all things brunch & beyond. This Sunday, 9th November, many Londoners will join millions across the UK and Commonwealth in observing Remembrance Day (which is officially on 11th of November), a solemn moment to honour those who gave their lives in service of the freedoms we too often take for granted. As our bustling, multicultural capital continues its daily rhythm, it's worth pausing to reflect on the profound debt we owe to those who came

Happy Monday everyone! What a wet start to the week as schools return or gear up to go back after half term. It's been wonderful seeing so many families making the most of their time together over the break, popping in to the cafe and enjoying those precious moments before the routine kicks back in. Halloween was such a treat! The costumes this year were absolutely brilliant – we loved seeing all the creative trick-or-treaters out and about. Yes, the rain did try to dampen sp

Hello! Half term is here, and there's a magical feeling in the air. The kids are off school, Halloween excitement is building for Friday, and those autumn leaves are putting on their final, glorious show. It's that perfect moment when we naturally start pulling on our cosiest jumpers and thinking about gathering everyone together indoors. This week, we're embracing all things cozy and a little bit spooky – because whether you're planning Halloween treats or simply making the

Happy Monday, friends! So it's one of those Mondays – the kind where the rain's coming down in big drops and the sky's forgotten what blue looks like. But don't worry, we've got your back. Warming You Up This Week When the weather's doing its worst, we reckon there's only one sensible response: proper, hearty comfort food that sticks to your ribs and reminds you that life's actually pretty good. The Big Breakfast – because rainy Mondays call for the full works. We're talkin

A NOTE FROM ROB What a week it's been! The Forest Bike collaboration was a huge success – so many delighted faces enjoying free coffee on Saturday and Sunday morning. The little boost of warm weather and sunshine has been perfect timing as weekend sports swing into full action. Autumn is definitely arriving, with leaves crunching satisfyingly underfoot on every walk. Keep your eyes peeled for some great offers landing in your inbox over the coming weeks. Our focaccia sandwich

Greetings T&T VIPS! Putney Market Gems: Your Independent Shopping Guide There's a particular pleasure in spending a Saturday morning pottering through Putney's independent shops – the kind of unhurried browsing that makes you remember why shopping used to be enjoyable before everything moved online. Let me take you on a gentle wander through some of my favourite spots. Starting at Putney High Street Putney has quietly retained its village feel despite being just twenty minute

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A NOTE FROM ROB Hello from Birmingham! Amanda and I are currently at a conference with fellow small business owners, sharing stories,...

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A NOTE FROM ROB What a summer it's been! As we soak up these final golden days, we're feeling deeply grateful for months filled with...

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Good morning Putney! There's nothing quite like our lovely corner of London in the summertime, and Putney is absolutely buzzing with that...

Getting Back Into It: Recapturing Your Motivation After the Holiday There's something beautifully paradoxical about holidays. We spend...

A NOTE FROM ROB Greetings T&T VIPs! Summer's Second Act: Making Every Moment Count The heat's back, and so are the endless possibilities....