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FOOD
Seasonal tipples and
foodie treats!
For personal indulgence or as gifts, here are a few
posh products for celebrating the winter season.
Silver linings
Tea specialist JING Tea has been
awarded two stars in the Great Taste
Awards, the largest and most trusted
food and drink awards in the world.
JING's Jasmine Silver Needle tea
bags achieved 'above and beyond
delicious' status in the judges' blind
taste tests. JING Jasmine Silver
Needle tea bags are expertly crafted
in Yinpan Garden within the Yunnan
province of China. The sweetest,
spring-picked white tea buds are
scented with fresh jasmine flowers.
This serene infusion delivers notes
of honeyed apple and an intense
jasmine aroma. The tea is packed
into plant-based biodegradable tea
bags that, after use, can simply be
popped in the food waste bin for easy
disposal.
Judges noted that the tea had a
pretty, pale amber coloured with
sweet jasmine flavour. It was wellbalanced
with a refreshing finish and
wonderful to see it is made of whole
buds, indicative of careful plucking
and manufacture.
Further recognition was achieved
with JING's Ali Shan Oolong, Assam
Breakfast tea bags and Jade Sword
tea bags, each receiving one-star in
the awards.
Felicity Fowler from JING Tea,
commented, "We're thrilled to see
our Jasmine Silver Needle tea bags
recognised for their high quality.
These awards are a testament to the
hard work that goes into crafting and
sharing exceptional products, from
the farmers who cultivate the tea
and jasmine plants and to our teams'
dedication to building relationships
that enable the sourcing of such
incredible teas. Great Taste Awards
are revered for their experienced
and knowledgeable judges, so we're
delighted by our stars this year and
such complimentary feedback."
www.jingtea.com
Mulled Winter Warmer
Luscombe Drinks, soft drinks made with the finest ingredients, has introduced
a Mulled Winter Warmer, a blend of organic fruit and traditional mulling
spices. It balances cherry juice, which provides a slight tartness, and the
floral, cranberry-like flavour of hibiscus, with an infusion of cinnamon, cloves
and nutmeg. It can be enjoyed hot or cold. Simply serve chilled over ice for
a refreshing and spicy drink, alternatively gently heat in a saucepan until
warm (or in the microwave, maximum 60 degrees), before serving in a mug
and garnishing with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick for an extra festive
touch. It pairs perfectly with hearty meals, including a festive roast dinner,
warming cottage pie or winter stews as well as cold turkey sandwiches and
seasonal treats - such as sugar doughnuts and chimney cakes.
Like all the drinks in Luscombe's range it contains no artificial additives,
sweeteners or concentrates and is gluten free and vegan friendly. Luscombe
is a family-owned business committed to producing premium organic drinks
using only the finest natural ingredients. It is based in a valley of Dartmoor,
South Devon. This new addition is available in 27cl bottles (box of 24) RRP
£2.75 and 74cl bottles (box of 6) RRP £4.00.
www.luscombe.co.uk