Babingtons Blends Launch Premium Tea Subscriptions, a Perfect Christmas Gift

And it's not only tasty it's fantastic value, too! 

Subscription customers will receive 10% off any orders and the free shipping minimum value will reduce from £40 to £30 per order.

Repeat orders can be every 1, 2 or 3 months respectively and customers have the chance to change or cancel an order at any time.

With this flexibility, Babingtons Blends customers can enjoy an experience tailored to their individual lifestyle and wellbeing needs, which can naturally change throughout the year. 

You may wish to moderate caffeine intake and so by adding a stunning caffeine free blend, Sweet Dreams, Forest Fruits or the Rooibos favourite, African Nights, would be perfect.

As the seasons change, so do our tea needs. Enjoy more black teas during autumn and winter, including the very popular Breakfast Special blend or during warmer summer months, the refreshing and exhilarating Moroccan Secret green mint tea.

Babingtons Blends teas are all sustainably sourced, hand blended and are 100% natural with no artificial colourings or flavourings. All packaging is biodegradable or recyclable. 

 Chiara Bedini said: “I'm very proud to share my premium and award-winning blends, which are renowned for their quality, freshness, and unique flavours as part of our new subscription service. 

"They are blended by hand with natural ingredients and packaged in eco-friendly materials, I can't think of a better gift for yourself or for someone special.” 

Gift a Subscription 

Gifting yourself or your loved ones with a subscription service is one the most caring presents. Every month, you are warmly reminded of this gift. So why not start straight away with Babingtons delicious, 100% natural teas. An ideal Christmas gift.

Since 1893, Babingtons Tea Rooms at the foot of Rome's iconic Spanish Steps, has been serving fine teas to the world's most discerning tea connoisseurs, always with a dash of British eccentricity, wit and style. Today the descendants of the original founders, cousins Chiara Bedini and Rory Bruce, head up the Italian and UK operations. 

Babingtons Blends Tea Is Available in a Variety of Formats & Refills

Pyramids (x 18) from £7.99, Pouches (Loose leaf) from £6.99, Caddies, loose leaf tea from £11.99, Caddies, pyramid tea bags, from £12.99

Harmonious infusions

Join them in celebrating this unique fusion of aroma, taste, style, eccentricity, wit, and independent behaviour. 

Babingtons skill lies in bringing flavours, cultures, and people together. No matter where you find us in the world, British curiosities are enhanced with local fusions, resulting in an experience that is indefinably, ineffably Babingtons.

Black Scented Teas

A wonderful selection of premium black teas blended with the finest essential oils, flowers, fruits, and spices to satisfy even the most refined palate. A celebration of our true soul.

Miss Babington's 125

A truly enchanting black tea blend, with roses, vanilla, and elderflower, created to celebrate the founders of Babingtons.

Available: only available as pouches (loose only) and refills

Breakfast Special Blend

A rich and wonderfully balanced English breakfast tea created for Babingtons in the 1950s.

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and tea bags) & refill

Earl Grey Imperial

Great British Food Awards 2022, Highly Commended

Our delightfully balanced and elegant version of the famous bergamot infused tea, enriched with lemon zest and vibrant petals.

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and tea bags) and refill

Karha Chai

A very special gift from India. A warm and fragrant blend of Assam black tea enriched with a medley of traditional chai spices. 

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and tea bags) and refill

Green, White and Oolong Scented Teas

It's a delicious selection of premium white, green and oolong teas blended with the finest essential oils, flowers, fruits, and spices to satisfy even the most refined palate.

Moroccan Secret

A refreshing blend of Chinese gunpowder green tea and mint leaves. Delicious both hot and served iced. 

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and tea bags) and refill

Madame Blue Lady

A blend of Chinese sencha green tea with strong floral notes of cherry blossom and hints of soft tropical fruits.

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and tea bags) and refill

White Passion

A refreshing blend of Chinese Pai Mu Tan white tea, bursting with notes of tropical passion fruit.

Available: only available as pouches (loose only) and refill

Herbal Teas

A super healthy selection of herbal teas created for our well-being at any time of the day.

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and tea bags) and refill

Forest Fruits

A refreshing and healthy herbal tea with the delicious taste of forest fruits and berries.

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and teabags) and refill

African Nights

A rich and sweet rooibos with bold almond flavours and hints of juicy red fruits.

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and teabags) and refill

Sweet Dreams

When it comes to bedtime, there is nothing better than a soothing herbal tea that really works.

Available: pyramids, pouches (loose and teabags) and refill

Register For Online Subscriptions at https://babingtonsblends.com/pages/subscription

New Christmas coffee from Perky Blenders

We bring you news of a great new Christmas Coffee from Perky Blenders (www.perkyblenders.com), a vibrant and independent, family business roasting Great Taste Award winning specialty coffee from their Leytonstone roastery. 

Perky Blenders operate an award-winning subscription business via their website, supply coffee to over 70 wholesale customers across the UK, and what's more, they serve up daily brews from their coffee shops across London. 

Winter 2022 sees the dynamic , highly caffeinated, team roll out their much-anticipated yearly Christmas Coffee for home delivery via the website, in-store throughout their cafés and across Eat17 Spar shops (£10 per 250g bag); the new coffee will also showcase the evolution of Perky Blenders’ branding with bold and graphic new pack design.

The first new release for the refreshed pack designs is the Perky Blenders Christmas Coffee, adorned with upbeat, pop-art-inspired design, emblazoned with a rallying call for ‘Peace & Joy’. 

Freshly roasted in East London, the Christmas Blend is comprised of 50% Mexican Coatlan and 50% Ethiopian Qantite; Head of Coffee Francois Knopes says, “expect notes of caramel, stone fruits and toasted almonds; the Mexican Coatlan beans offer nutty base notes and a silken caramel texture; the Ethiopian Qantite brings high, sweet notes with its honey, floral and peach flavours.” 

Mexican Coatlan is a blend of coffees produced by smallholder farmers from the Oaxaca region, processed by Galguera Gomez. Ethiopian Qantite is produced in the province of Sidamo by Daye Bensa, who work with over 5000 smallholder farmers in the area.

You can also opt to gift a, letterbox friendly, regular delivery of Perky Blenders to your coffee loving family members or mates, reminding them of just what a nice, generous soul you are, every month. And you'll be able to show them that Christmas is for all year round!

Just sign them up to a super simple, speedy and sustainably sourced subscription of three, six, or twelve month varieties (from £26 to £91). You can choose from a selection of six beans (including decaf and rotating coffee of the month options), which you can grind for eight different brew methods or leave as whole beans.

Or why not opt for a personalised bag of coffee? Perky Blenders will emblazon a bag of top-quality coffee; inside, you’ll find 250g of Perky Blenders’ signature Forest Blend - the best brew in the business. Choose from whole beans and eight other grind styles; you’ve got 20 characters to play with on the label, and four customisable pack colours, so feel free to get personal with their name, your name or whatever memorable phrase you fancy. 

All Perky Blenders coffee beans are sourced sustainably, from trusted suppliers, prioritising smallholders and independent farmers. All elements of the Christmas bag can be recycled at all major supermarkets - or sent back to Perky Blenders.

Wishing you Peace & Joy, and a Merry Christmas, from the Perky Blenders family, and all the very best wishes for a wonderful 2023!

Dreaming of a Costa Christmas

Our favourite coffee shop (we have the Costa card!) Costa Coffee, is stepping up to Christmas by announcing its special limited-edition festive food and drinks range. 

It’s bound to be love at first sight, with fan top favourites making a triumphant return, along with some delicious new festive surprises. 

The new Christmas menu which will be available across Costa Coffee stores and Costa Express self-serve machines from Third November.   

For the very first time, Costa Coffee is showcasing two brand new stars as part of its festive drinks menu, bringing a Latte inspired by Toblerone®. This true classic has been given a festive makeover thanks to the addition of indulgent chocolate and honey-flavour sauce that’s inspired by the iconic Toblerone® taste. It is topped with a light dairy swirl and a festive twinkle topper. And for that extra bit of seasonal magic, it also comes with a wrapped Toblerone® tiny bar to enjoy on the side. 

And fans of Costa Coffee’s Gingerbread & Cream Latte and Terry's Chocolate Orange® Hot Chocolate rejoice as these delicious favourites return to the Christmas line-up. You can even complement it perfectly with the returning Terry’s Chocolate Orange® Muffin, filled with chocolate orange sauce and topped with icing and a delicious segment of the iconic Terry’s Chocolate Orange®.  

Both of the above are going to be Christmas "must haves" as far as I am concerned!

And do look out for their special Christmas foods and snacks.

Check the details out at https://www.costa.co.uk.

Christmas Table Ideas and Inspiration from Walton & Co

Christmas Table ideas from Walton & Co. The ideal basis for a perfect Christmas tablescape!

From illustrated designs to festive embroidered runners, They have plenty of ideas to kick-start the inspiration!

Walton & Co are a family operated business based in Yorkshire and they are renowned for their quality and eye for design. 

The brand seasonally creates a wide range of design led soft furnishings and textiles for the home all lovingly curated by their team of in-house designers. 

A spokesman said: "We supply independent home and gift retailers, garden centres and department stores in the UK and also in Europe, whose customers seek style, newness and lasting quality.

"Our well-travelled design team have honed their expertise in assessing future trends in fashion, culture and interiors and translating these into collections for the home that combine functionality with on-trend looks."

What are they bringing to your Christmas table this season?

There are seasonal table linen with tablecloths, placemats, runners and napkins in cotton with new ranges each Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.

Christmas and occasional dining with white table linen, glamourous decorative linens with festive themes adorned with decorative embroidery, sequins and  beads.

Throws in faux fur, knits and weaves with two new collections each year.

Cushions. Embroidered, printed and appliqued that are beautiful additions to any room

Seat pads and mattress cushions for kitchen, dining and garden chairs

Kitchen linens aprons, tea towels, oven gloves new collections every season.

Nursery gifts, the softest toys, comforters and cotton nursery accessories.

Bedcovers quilted in 4 sizes. Embroidered, patchwork, cotton and microfibre in a range of colours. Classic white and ecru Portuguese jacquard bedspreads.

Rugs are a part of each seasonal collection in cotton, sizes for hall runners, bathrooms and bedrooms. Inside/outside rugs in polypropylene.

Their business was established as weavers of specialist linen products made only to the highest standards. This ethos has continued today and we supply oven cloths, floor cloths, dishcloths, glass cloths, tea towels, linen scrim & dusters that are synonymous with value and quality.

Based in North Yorkshire, Walton & Co has been owned by the Marshall family since 1991. Their buyers have established trading relationships with world class manufacturers to ensure that our exclusive designs are made to our rigorous quality levels whilst making the products as competitively priced as possible.

The firm commenced business in 1785 under the title of Walton, Oates & Co. It has a history that is filled with interest and has archives dating back to the days of employment of hand-loom weavers. Drapers Record, on June 4th 1927, stated ‘the goods have a fine reputation for quality and durability’, values which stand true in the 21st Century.

Today, living, eating and entertaining are informal, inside or outside. Our latest collections reflect this mood so that you can create unique spaces in which to relax.

Incidentally the company welcomes enquiries from retailers who wish to stock their products.

To learn more call them on 01423 326332 or visit their online retail establishment at  www.waltonshop.co.uk.

Christmas body scrubs for less than a fiver!

The top, yet eminently affordable beauty brand, Organic Shop, has given itself a pre-Christmas makeover! 

With brighter, new packaging and fresh, fruity flavours, this range of natural hair, body and skin care looks and smells utterly heavenly! 

All products are made with much love and care, using fruit, vegetable and tropical flower extracts.

What does this mean for the recipients of the gifts you select for them? They'll find no synthetic fragrances or dyes, no parabens, just lots of fresh, natural ingredients together with certified organic oils and extracts. And, as the name suggests, everything is grown without the use of chemical fertilisers.

They also use recyclable and/or biodegradable packaging, so you and they can feel good that you’re looking after our planet!

They just launched their Christmas body scrubs, carefully made with carefully selected organic sugar that gently exfoliates the skin without drying it out. At just £3.49 each, with free prime next day delivery, these are perfect for Secret Santa or last-minute stocking fillers.

Who doesn't love the smell of freshly baked biscuits? The combination of organic ginger and organic cinnamon extracts in their special Christmas Cookies Scrub perfectly tones the skin, leaving it feeling supple and softer at the same time.

Or people can indulge their senses with Gingerbread Body Scrub, which contains organic ginger extract and organic orange oil, to leave your skin feeling firm, soft and radiant.

Their colourful Candy Cane Body Scrub with organic vanilla and strawberry extracts hydrates skin during exfoliation and leaves a fruity, sweet scent.

Certified Cosmos Natural and suitable for vegans, too!

Available from www.amazon.co.uk/organicshop.

The British Craft House will help you Christmas decorate your home

You will be able to decorate your home with considerable style this Christmas year with wonderous handmade creations all made for The British Craft House here in Great Britain. 

You can choose sustainable and eco-friendly gifts which are certain to be treasured and brought out year after year rather than binning with the first waste collection of the New Year.

The British Craft House features the very best of artisan designs under one roof. All expertly created in workshops, garages and studios, these hardworking creatives are truly Santa's elves making sure their items are made with love and packed up carefully to get to the lucky recipient. 

Shopping small and supporting independent businesses is certainly more important than ever this year! 

And there are lots and lots more to see on their website too with so many artisans collected all under one roof. 

You can visit their Christmas emporium here https://thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk.

New skincare products that are dreamy and ethical and just right for Christmas

These products are handmade in Oxford, the world-famous City of Dreaming Spires.

Sitaarah’s products are created and formulated employing only high quality sustainably-sourced organic and natural ingredients.

All are vegan, cruelty-free and contain no artificial colours or fragrances. So will make ideal Christmas gifts for the person in your life who loves skincare products.

Atiqa Rana, Sitaarah’s co-founder, said: “We’re all about making you feel good,  physically and mentally, which is why we choose the ingredients that go into our products so very carefully.

“Our products are effective and uncomplicated. The oils we use in each one balance each other perfectly and work in harmony with each other to produce maximum results for your skin and for your wellbeing.

“The aim with all our products is that they will lift your mood as well as leaving your skin feeling healthy, nourished and glowing.”

Sitaarah’s seven products are:

Radiance Face Oil

Golden Argan oil, with wholesome Rosehip Seed oil, packed full of vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants to rejuvenate your skin, combined with an uplifting essential oil blend of Juniper Berry, Rose Geranium and Lavender to produce a lightly reviving aroma. These essential oils have purifying, cleansing and invigorating properties. Easing tension and lifting your mood while leaving your skin radiant, vibrant and supple.

Vitality Body Oil

Golden Argan oil and indulgent Sweet Almond oil, rich in vitamins, nutrients and fatty acids to nourish and soften your skin, combined with an uplifting essential oil blend of Lemongrass, Juniper Berry, Patchouli and Rose Damascena to produce a wonderfully fresh citrus fragrance. These essential oils have invigorating, rejuvenating and stimulating properties. Cleansing, detoxifying and tightening the skin, leaving it feeling supple, glowing and healthy.

Vitality Body Scrub

Made from an exfoliating base of finely ground pink Himalayan salt crystals, containing over 80 minerals and trace elements vital to the health of your skin. The salt crystals are drenched in a blend of golden Argan oil and indulgent Sweet Almond oil, rich in vitamins, nutrients and fatty acids to nourish and soften your skin. Then uplifting Lemongrass, Juniper Berry, Patchouli and Rose Damascena essential oils to produce a wonderfully fresh citrus fragrance. This combination of salt and oils with invigorating, rejuvenating and detoxifying properties will soften, nourish and polish your skin. Leaving it feeling supple and glowing, while encouraging good circulation.

Tranquility Body Oil

Golden Argan oil and silky Coconut oil, full of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to soothe and enrich your skin, combined with a calming essential oil blend of Lavender, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood to produce a gently warm and heady aroma. These essential oils have relaxing, balancing and harmonising properties. Nourishing, regenerating and toning your skin, leaving it feeling soft, smooth and radiant.

Tranquility Body Scrub

Made from an exfoliating base of finely ground pink Himalayan salt crystals, containing over 80 minerals and trace elements vital to the health of your skin. The salt crystals are lightly moistened with a blend of golden Argan oil and silky Coconut oil, full of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to soothe and enrich your skin. Then calming Lavender, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood essential oils produce a gently warm and heady aroma. This combination of salt and oils with relaxing, balancing and harmonising properties will soften, nourish and polish your skin. Leaving it smooth and radiant, while encouraging good circulation.

Uplifting Bath Salts

Restorative pink Himalayan salt crystals, containing over 80 minerals and trace elements vital to the health of your skin, including zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium, infused with an energising essential oil blend of Rose Geranium, Juniper Berry and Lavender to produce a fresh, floral, reviving aroma. This combination of salt and oils with cleansing and invigorating properties will give you a gently uplifting and aromatic bath. Energising your body and reviving your senses while nourishing, softening and regenerating your skin.

Soothing Bath Salts

Restorative pink Himalayan salt crystals, containing over 80 minerals and trace elements vital to the health of your skin, including zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium, infused with a relaxing essential oil blend of Patchouli, Lavender, Palmarosa and Sandalwood to produce a warm, earthy, sweet-scented fragrance. This combination of salt and oils with grounding and harmonising properties will give you a wonderfully soothing and aromatic bath. Easing your body and calming your senses while nourishing, softening and regenerating your skin.

Sitaarah was set up by Atiqa and Justin. Atiqa has decades of experience working in the spa and skincare industry, of running a company and formulating gorgeous products and treatments. Justin’s background is in documentary film making, with a particular emphasis on human rights.

The name Sitaarah means ‘star’ or ‘destiny’ in the ancient languages of southern and western Asia.

In order to maintain the highest standards of quality Sitaarah makes all of its products in-house with no outsourcing of manufacturing. This ensures that we control exactly what goes into our products and how they are made.

Sitaarah also provides a bespoke product development service for customers who wish to offer products and spa treatments under their own brand. We are currently developing a range of bespoke skincare products for a menopause clinic in London’s Harley Street.

You can check them out here https://sitaarah.com.

The Unexpected. An ideal Christmas present for the believers in your life

It's always nice to be able to seek out a perfect Christmas present for the believing Christians in your life.

Now you don't have to continue your the search because The Unexpected is here.

It's a new book by former top sports champion Iona Rossely and it draws on forty real-life experiences to empower and strengthen faith.

The Unexpected: A 40-day devotional for living with unexpected times is a practical guide on how to live in unexpected and changing, challenging times, written by former international sporting champion, Iona Rossely.  

This new publication is a continuation of her compelling story from artist, to speed skier, to endurance horse racer to author, as outlined in her previous autobiographical book, Racing on Empty (2020).

Walking us through a series of her personal experiences as Covid-19 hit worldwide, Iona’s devotional offers a roadmap for how to live with uncertainty by handing our tomorrows to God. 

Finding herself separated from her husband by lockdown regulations for the best part of a year, Iona remained living on their farm in Northern New South Wales, Australia, an experience that inspired her to write The Unexpected. 

Their home is also host to a unique gathering called Prayer, Praise and Pecan, a one-of-a-kind outdoor farm church, where she has witnessed many incredible stories which she weaves into The Unexpected.

In Racing on Empty, Iona shares her story which began in the high-octane world of competitive skiing. Iona excelled first as a ski instructor and then as a representative for Great Britain in speed skiing, securing the titles of 1986 Ladies British Overseas Champion and New Zealand Ladies Champion. 

A remarkable recovery from a life-threatening fall at 160kmph while speed skiing led Iona into a brief encounter with Jesus, but it was only when she hit rock bottom some years later as a member of the Irish equestrian team that she truly surrendered her life to God. 

Reflecting on her new devotional, Iona says, “My aim with this devotional guide is to help readers know that whatever the world throws at them, God has them firmly under His protection. Walking a supernatural life during turmoil is possible, when we trust in God, a path I am always learning. 

"When you hand Him control of your life, your journey takes on a new and exciting turn – don’t miss out on what God has planned for you. I hope this book will relate to many who may be asking the same questions.”

The Unexpected is available now in the UK to order from all good bookshops and online stores including Amazon UK, Eden, Waterstones, WH Smith and Blackwell’s.

To find out more about The Unexpected and Prayer, Praise and Pecan outdoor farm church go to http://www.ionarossely.com.

Happy Hour Without the Hangover Mocktails and Must-Try Cocktails With Boo Chi Kombucha

Kombucha is the beverage of choice for the health-conscious amongst us, but did you know, it also tastes great with alcohol, or jazzed up to create a delicious mocktail? It's great with booze, and it's great without booze, too!

A healthy cocktail is something we can all get behind and enjoy, so we can ditch the higher-calorie drinks and use kombucha to mix your cocktails and your mocktails. 

This superb modern mixer that's slightly effervescent, low in sugar and naturally contains probiotics and healthy organic acids is full of goodness and low in calories, too.

What is it? Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that may have many health benefits, from fighting winter colds to helping maintain a healthy digestive tract.

As kombucha is the star of the show, it's worth sourcing the very best and Boo Chi kombucha is Soil Association certified and brewed in small batches in the heart of the Devon countryside.  Order online at www.boochi.co.uk.

There's nothing difficult or complicated about making Boo Chi kombucha cocktails and mocktails. If you just follow these instructions using Boo Chi kombucha and you'll have a tipple worth raising a glass to!

How to make a Boo Chi kombucha cocktails and mocktails

Boojito – Low and No

Ingredients

300ml Boo Chi – Fresh Mint to Revive 

60ml white rum (any brand)

Juice of 1 lime

Small handful mint leaves, plus extra sprig to serve

Method

Muddle the lime juice, and mint leaves in a small jug, crushing the mint as you go – you can use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice.

Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with Boo Chi fresh mint to revive garnish with mint and serve.

The Original - Go For It" – Low and No 

Ingredients 

300ml Boo Chi – Original to Balance 

50ml Vodka (any brand)

Squeeze of Lemon Juice

Selection of Fresh Berries (recommend blueberries, strawberries and pomegranate)

Method 

Fill a highball glass or other large cocktail glass with crushed ice 

Pour in vodka and a squeeze of lemon juice and stir

Pour the original kombucha over the top and garnish with a selection of fresh berries

Ginger Thistle – Low and No

Ingredients

200ml Boo Chi - Fresh Ginger to Reignite

50ml vodka (any brand)

Squeeze of fresh orange

Handful of crushed ice

Garnish with a slice of fresh ginger

Method

Mix together the ginger kombucha, vodka, orange juice, and crushed ice. 

Add all ingredients to a tall glass (high ball) and garnish with a slice of fresh ginger and glass straw to serve.

Strawberry Negroni – Low and No

Ingredients

125ml Boo Chi – Fresh Strawberry to Revive

50ml Gin (any brand)

25ml Campari

10ml lemon juice

Strawberry/Lemon Wedge to garnish

Method

In a large glass mix together the gin, Campari and lemon juice, add ice cubes and pour fresh strawberry kombucha over the top gently stirring as you go.  Garnish with a lemon slice/wedge and one fresh strawberry.

Ginsing Mezcal – Low and No

Ingredients

150ml Boo Chi – Korean Ginseng to Boost

50ml Mezcal (any brand)

1 grapefruit and lime juice

½ tsp honey or agave (any brand)

Coarse Salt

Lime to garnish

Method

First squeeze both the grapefruit and lime juice into a shaker and mix together, then add the mezcal and honey or agave, add one ice cube and shake until cold. 

Rim the glass with salt and add one ice cube to the glass (this isn't necessary if you don't want to pour over ice)

Pour in the mescal and top up with Korean ginseng kombucha

Garnish with any herbs and a lime slice

Original spice – Low and No

Ingredients

300ml Boo Chi – Original to Balance

50ml Vodka (any brand)

Squeeze fresh orange 

2-4 drops orange bitters

Orange slice and cinnamon stick, for garnish

Method

Fill a highball glass or other large cocktail glass with crushed ice

Pour in freshly squeezed orange juice, vodka and stir

Top off with the original kombucha, a few drops of the bitters, and garnish the glass with an orange slice and cinnamon stick.

 

Turmeric Fizz – Low and No

Ingredients

300ml Boo Chi – Turmeric to Brighten

50ml Gin (we would recommend spiced Ophir)

Slice of orange and ginger to garnish

Method

Fill a highball glass or other large cocktail glass with crushed ice

Pour the spiced gin and also the kombucha directly into the glass and stir

Garnish with orange

Boo Chi Kombucha's Mixed Pack (12 bottles £38)

Boo Chi Kombucha's mixed pack contains 12 bottles of delicious and refreshing organic drinks, each made with Soil Association certified products.

Boo Chi Kombucha is a premium organic product brewed in small batches in the heart of the West Country of England, rural Devon to be precise. 

It's a tonic filled with goodness delivering good bacteria, vitamins and enzymes for a happy, healthy gut. It tastes delicious, has incredible health benefits and is certain to spread feelings of wellness and vitality, so it's an ideal drink for the Christmas and New Year party season.

Boo Chi Kombucha is naturally low in sugar with organic herbs and spices adding flavour, and it's patiently brewed to reach perfect pH levels for optimum taste and health balance.

After drinking it helps give a feeling of energy, lightness and brightness and is renowned as a natural elixir.

Boo Chi Kombucha is the perfect non-alcoholic alternative offering that is low in sugar and calories but has a wonderful taste.

The Boo Chi Kombucha range offers six different brews, each slightly different depending on the music that has been played.

Order online at www.boochi.co.uk

Luxury Dog Collars And Dog and Cat Beds For Christmas from SNUGBUMS

These are premium quality leather and jet black hair on hide dog collars. They are beautifully finished with solid brass hardware with their signature Logo on the pebbled leather keeper and foil gold embossed logo on the inside. 

These soft leather collars really do make a huge statement and come in a variety of sizes:

 XS - 28cm - 35cm £35

S - 35cm - 42cm £40

M - 39cm - 48cm £45

L - 48cm - 57cm £50

Their luxury leather dog collars are hand made in the UK using the finest leather crafting materials. The collars have a soft Nubuck leather lining with their logo gold embossed into the hide. 

The hair on hide is extremely durable and easy to keep clean. The brass hardware can be polished up for a high shine whenever you feel it need a little extra sparkle.

Also available from SNUGBUMS are Posh Pets at CHRISTMAS;

Luxury faux fur pet beds with removable covers and waterproof inners entirely made in the UK.

Give your furry friend the very best SNUGBUMS  has to offer with one of the finest dog beds available today. The classic donut pet bed has had a serious upgrade.

Representing the height of style and comfort, see them relax into a sumptuous and dreamy nights sleep in this deep filled premium pet bed. The extra padded sides make this the best pet bed for anxiety, so your dogs and cats can snooze peacefully.

For sustainable luxury, the Black Beauty is entirely sourced and produced in the UK. The luxury brown faux fur pet bed has removable covers and wipeable waterproof inners for fresh, clean easy maintenance, so that every nap is as special as the first. 

Your pets will thank you later!

SIZES

Small 43cm x 15cm (24cm inner cushion) £95 Tea Cup Yorkies, Chihuahuas and small cats

Medium 65cm x 25cm (35cm inner cushion) £135 Larger cats, Terriers, Pugs, Frenchies, Cavapoos

Large 85cm x 35cm (50cm inner cushion) £195 Spaniels, Labs, Dalmatians, English Buldogs

For stockist details call 07854383489 or visit www.snugbums.co.uk.