{"id":6019,"date":"2017-06-14T16:28:52","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T15:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/?p=6019"},"modified":"2017-06-14T16:28:52","modified_gmt":"2017-06-14T15:28:52","slug":"lyons-coffee-bags-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/london-health-fitness-reviews\/lyons-coffee-bags-review\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIED & TESTED: Lyons Coffee Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"

How do you like your morning brew? When it comes to coffee, we enjoy it filtered, instant, dripped and pressed but have you ever had it from a bag? Neither had we, until we tried Lyons coffee bags<\/a>.<\/h4>\n

\"Lyons<\/p>\n

55 million cups of coffee are drunk every single day in the UK*. That\u2019s a lot of coffee. Most of us can\u2019t function without our coffee, turning to the kettle for our daily brew as soon as we wake up, or else grabbing one on the go. But how do you prepare yours? And why? For my husband, making his morning coffee is a ritual which involves freshly ground coffee using a brand of beans he\u2019s carefully selected. I, on the other hand, only drink coffee in summer (iced, with almond milk), or over ice cream, ideally in Italy. I am not allowed anywhere NEAR my husband\u2019s coffee-making instruments and I dread it when guests come over and ask for coffee; as I don\u2019t drink it that often, I have only a vague idea how to make it. My first thought when the Lyons Coffee Bags arrived on our doorstep was \u2018At last! I can make people actual coffee!\u2019 But was it that easy and more importantly, did it actually taste good?<\/p>\n

Each of the coffee bags come in their own foil package, sealed for freshness. They\u2019re made from 100% freshly ground beans and smell amazing \u2013 just like freshly ground coffee. The bags are slightly larger than tea bags and according to instructions, they\u2019re best left in a cup of hot water for between 3-4 minutes. The first cup I made, I didn\u2019t let it brew for long enough as I was a little impatient so it was a little watery but I got it right on the second attempt. It turns out that leaving it for exactly the length of time it takes for me to answer the door and go to the toilet is just right. I thought the coffee I made tasted exactly like the one that my husband makes in the morning but what did he think? In his opinion, the coffee bags were better than he expected and a marked improvement on instant coffee although it wasn\u2019t enough to replace his coffee machine (a shame as his coffee machine does make a bit of a mess and takes up more space than it should). Having said that, the coffee bags are diminishing at a remarkable rate so \u2018someone\u2019 is using them regularly\u2026<\/p>\n

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They\u2019re versatile<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Whilst I\u2019m not a hardcore coffee fan, I do like having these in the house. They\u2019re so simple to make, they\u2019ve been a brilliant back-up when my husband\u2019s run out of his favourite coffee, and I can really see these becoming a travel staple; we\u2019re often abroad and depending on where we go, the quality of the coffee can be dubious so these will keep everyone happy. I also imagine for those who love festivals and picnics, these will be a GODSEND. Furthermore, if you\u2019ve got a thermos flask then you\u2019re totally sorted for your morning cuppa \u2013 just pop one in and head off to work and you can enjoy your caffeine hit as you go.  <\/p>\n

As well as drinking coffee in the mornings, apparently coffee before a workout can also help you get the most from your training session. If you keep a box of these at work (hidden from other coffee fans of course, they\u2019ll be gone in no time otherwise), then it may be interesting to see if a cheeky cuppa can help improve your fitness.<\/p>\n

\"Lyons

Each one is individually foil-packaged for freshness and transportability<\/p><\/div>\n

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They taste like good coffee<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I\u2019m not a coffee aficionado but if my husband says it\u2019s good coffee, it\u2019s decent coffee. We don\u2019t have instant coffee in the house (do people actually drink that anymore?!) so this is a quality upgrade.<\/p>\n

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They\u2019re value for money<\/strong><\/h4>\n

At \u00a32.60 for a box of 18, that\u2019s a saving of \u00a31.36 with every cup if a regular coffee costs you \u00a31.50. Why wouldn\u2019t you spend the time making your coffee at home?!!<\/p>\n

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Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h4>\n

My favourite way to drink the Lyons Coffee bags is iced. I can leave the bag to brew for several minutes longer than recommended to get a really strong taste and keep it in the fridge for when I need a hit. We tried the No. 3 which is described as \u2018Rich & Full Bodied\u2019, but there is also Light & Smooth, Dark & Intense and Decaf version which would probably be my preferred choice as too much caffeine can make me jittery! For many, there’s nothing quite like the indulgence of buying your coffee from a cool little coffee shop (often whilst eyeing up the delicious cakes they no doubt serve), but if you rely on good coffee, then the Lyons Coffee bags are a versatile and handy cupboard staple.  <\/p>\n

\"Lyons

Nothing quite like an afternoon pick-me-up with an easy to make coffee and bite of chocolate<\/p><\/div>\n

More Information<\/span><\/h4>\n

Who are they for:<\/strong> Ideal for those who want a decent brew when they’re out and about, especially at picnics, festivals, holidays and on the go. 
\nWhere from:<\/strong> Tesco, Ocado, Sainsbury\u2019s, Waitrose and Nisa <\/span>
\nHow much:<\/strong> \u00a32.60 for a box of 18
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.lyonscoffeeuk.com<\/a><\/p>\n

*Nielsen Scantrack, August 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

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Disclosure: We received product and compensation from Lyons Coffee Bags for this review. Although this is a sponsored post, our opinions are our own. <\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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