Tag: Afternoon Tea

Lola’s Cupcakes Father’s Day Cupcakes

eco friendly, Family Life, Father's Day, Food & Drink, Gifts for Him

Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review but all thoughts and opinions are our own.

What Dad wouldn’t be happy with cake on Father’s Day – especially when they look as cool as these Father’s Day Cupcakes from Lola’s Cupcakes. Available in boxes of 12 or 24, each box contains a colourful mix of vanilla and chocolate cupcakes all decorated with stars, mini pearls and sprinkles and the vanilla cakes also have a snazzy ‘Dad’, ‘Super’ or ‘Hero’ decoration too.

Sometimes impressive looking cakes can be a little disappointing when you bite into them but not Lola’s Cupcakes – they are full of flavour and incredibly moreish – especially the chocolate ones! The sponge cakes have a lovely thick layer of vanilla or chocolate buttercream and when you bite into them you discover a light and fluffy sponge that is nice and moist. The brightly coloured cakes are incredibly eye catching and I guarantee they won’t last long on Father’s Day!!!

The cakes can be collected from one of Lola’s Cupcakes London stores or make it easy for yourself by having them delivered, either to your door or even your Dad’s, with Lola’s nationwide delivery service. The cakes are available to preorder from 29th May and will be in stores and ready for delivery from 12th June.

As we don’t live in London, we were able to test the delivery service and I was really impressed with both the service and packaging. The cakes were in a cardboard presentation box with each cake having a cardboard sleeve and lid to protect it in transit. The cakes were incredibly well packaged in a solid cardboard box with a cool block and thermal liner to ensure the cakes arrived in perfect condition. Once opened the cakes should be stored at room temperature in an air-tight container and they are best eaten within 48 hours. They didn’t last that long in our house, but it is good to know that they can be kept in the fridge for another 2 days.

I was also very pleased to discover that the thermal liner and ice pack can be returned to Lola’s Cupcakes using the prepaid label. They then clean them before reusing, what a great idea and much better for the environment too.  

Lola’s Cupcakes make all their cakes fresh by hand each day from scratch, using only high quality ingredients so if you want to treat your Dad I would take a look now! As well as the cupcakes they also have Father’s Day brownies as well as larger cakes to choose from and there is also a vegan and gluten free option so no one needs to miss out on these delicious treats.

I would most definitely recommend Lola’s Cupcakes as a Father’s Day gift, especially if your Dad lives further away and you can’t deliver his gift in person this year.

To order the Father’s Day cupcakes (or any other kind cakes) head on over to their website here

RRP from £22 available until the 16th June



Gibbon Bridge Hotel and Restaurant

Birthday Gifts, Family Life, Father's Day, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Hotel, Mother's Day, Restaurant, Valentine's Day Gifts

Disclaimer: We received a complimentary stay for the purpose of this review but all thoughts and opinions are our own.

There is nothing better than escaping from the stresses of everyday life to a beautiful hotel in the countryside and whether you just want to relax and recharge your batteries, enjoy a foodie break or explore the local area, Gibbon Bridge, situated in the picturesque village of Chipping, ticks all those boxes and needs to be on your list of places to visit this year.

Situated in the Forest of Bowland, the hotel is in a real walker’s paradise with both rolling countryside, woodland, rivers and the spectacular Bowland Fells on the doorstep. If you’re not familiar with the area, you can expect wild moorland walks with stunning views but without the crowds you find in more well known destinations. History lovers will enjoy visiting the nearby village of Ribchester, a significant Roman site and the market towns of Longridge and Clitheroe (with a Norman castle) are well worth a visit with a fantastic selection of independent shops to browse.  Although perfectly situated to explore the delights of the Forest of Bowland and the Ribble Valley, you could be forgiven if you never left the hotel, instead simply enjoying the food, hospitality and beautiful views the hotel offers!

We have just spent a fantastic night there and from the moment we entered the hotel we knew this was a special place. After receiving a very warm welcome we were immediately struck by the character of this old building which began life as a family farm and was converted into a hotel in 1982 by owner Janet Simpson. The warm fire in the reception area was a welcome treat coming in from the sub zero temperatures outside and once we had warmed up we were shown to our room. 

Opening the door we discovered a spacious room with a king sized bed and a couple of very comfortable armchairs. The room was spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable with everything you might need for a relaxing break. It was very modern and tastefully decorated and the large bathroom contained a jacuzzi bath with an overhead rainfall shower. The bed was very comfortable and I’m not sure whether it was the long walk we did earlier in the day or the complete absence of road noise but I had one of the best night’s sleep I have had in a very long time. 

The room had all the extras you would expect in a luxury hotel, cosy bathrobes, fluffy towels, complimentary toiletries and a tea tray with a good selection of teas and coffee. There were also some delicious biscuits, made in the on-site bakery, not only giving our tastebuds a treat but offering a taster of the culinary delights awaiting us later in the day.  

Venturing downstairs the roaring fire in the bar area looked very inviting so we decided to enjoy a drink in the cosy bar area whilst waiting for dinner. There is a good selection of mouth watering dishes on the menu with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Two courses cost £30 or three for £37.50. After much deliberation we settled on the Crispy Pork Belly with Black Pudding and the Gin Cured Salmon followed by  Sirloin Steak (£5 supplement) and Slow Cooked Shin of Beef. The food was not only beautifully presented, it was absolutely delicious and we didn’t need much persuasion to look at the dessert menu! Spoilt for choice we settled on the Warm Sunken Chocolate Cake and the apple pie and custard. The staff were attentive and friendly and as the tables were well spaced out you didn’t feel on top of the other guests.

The following morning, we headed back to the restaurant for breakfast – cereal, juice, fruit and yoghurt was served buffet style and the waitress took orders for cooked breakfasts and toast. We both went for a full English breakfast which was perfectly cooked and was just what we needed to set us up for the day ahead, exploring the beautiful Forest of Bowland.

Gibbon Bridge has large mature gardens offering many places to sit and chat or simply enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The gardens, although not at their best in January, are stunning and offer a perfect backdrop for the many weddings that are held at the hotel. With a large terrace overlooking the garden and beautiful ceremony room it makes for a perfect venue for a special celebration.

The hotel has a number of outdoor eating areas plus a function suite and can accommodate both large and small gatherings. These are often used for corporate functions and family celebrations and the hotel also holds a variety of events throughout the year such as musical afternoon teas, concerts and recently partnered with a local distillery to hold a gin tasting evening. You don’t need to be a resident to enjoy the delicious food so I’m sure it won’t be long before we’re visiting again! 

Throughout January and February you can take advantage of their Winter Warmer offer where you can stay in a double or twin room for £149 and includes tea or coffee on arrival, served in front of a roaring fire with syrup flapjack made by the onsite bakery as well as a delicious breakfast. 

We really loved our stay at Gibbon Bridge, we were made to feel very welcome, the food was wonderful, the scenery fantastic and the hotel has so much more to offer than we realised. Living locally we’re sure to return and will be keeping our eyes on their website for news of their next events. We have already recommended the hotel to our friends and family as a brilliant location for family celebrations and look forward to our next visit.

To book call 01995 61456.

Floozie Stuffed Cookies

Birthday Gifts, Christmas, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for teachers, Gluten Free, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day Gifts, Vegan

Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

I have a very sweet tooth and I’m especially partial to cookies so was really pleased to discover that the Covent Garden based, vegan cookie brand Floozie now offer a mail order service – meaning more people outside of London can enjoy their delicious cookies.   

Founded back in 2020 by pastry chef Kimberly Lin, Floozie cookies are available in eight different flavours, Cinnamon Crunch, Celebration Cookie, Blackforest, Chocolate Chunk, Pecan Pie, Peanut Butter & Jam, Triple Chocolate and a Seasonal Special so there is something to suit every taste. The Peanut Butter & Jam and Blackforest cookies are also gluten free.

A box of 6 cookies costs £17.50 and they are nicely packaged in a pink box with two sliding drawers, each containing 3 individually wrapped cookies. Opening the drawers and discovering the cookies made me feel like I had received a really special treat and because of this I think they make great gifts for a friend or loved one.

Inside the box is a handy card showing all the flavours and it was quite difficult choosing which one to try first! The cookies are a good size, about 3 inches across, and are large enough to share – although they are so good you may not want to!!

Each cookie was fresh, flavoursome and incredibly moreish and after sampling them all the Triple Chocolate was my favourite, with a soft gooey chocolately middle the cookie was incredibly moreish. The pink Celebration cookie with homemade raspberry jam came a very close 2nd being soft and tangy with just the right amount of jam and the sprinkles added a satisfying crunch.

When ordering online you can customise the mix of flavours in your box but if like me you find it hard to choose the cookies are available in larger boxes of 12, 18 and 24 cookies. Orders placed Monday to Friday are shipped within 48hrs and orders placed after 5pm on Friday and Saturday or Sunday are shipped within two working days.

If you are wanting to send a birthday, anniversary, or general ‘thinking of you’ gift through the post, I can highly recommend a box of Floozie Cookies. They are guaranteed to bring a smile to the recipient’s face, and I will certainly be ordering more both as a treat for myself and as gifts in the future.

Sponge Coronation Pinata Cake

coronation, Food & Drink, Gluten Free

Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own

With the whole country looking forward to the Coronation on the 6th May we’re planning a fantastic long weekend of celebrations. With a street party, a family party and a community event in our village it’s certainly going to be a fun packed weekend and one we’ll remember for a very long time! The Union Jack bunting is ready to go up and we’re going with a red, white and blue theme for both decorations and food.   

If like us, you’re looking for a patriotic touch for the food, then you need to look at Sponge – the online cake company – they have the perfect showstopper cake for any coronation celebration. The Coronation Pinata chocolate cake looks just like any normal chocolate cake, but this rich and indulgent chocolate sponge cake is hiding a patriotic surprise in the middle! Four layers of delicious chocolate sponge are sandwiched together with chocolate buttercream and when you cut into it you will discover red, white and blue chocolate beans and edible golden crowns. The cake is covered with flakes of chocolate and is lovely hot or cold with a pouring of cream or ice cream. It is light and fluffy and the chocolate beans were a hit with both children and adults. It would make a lovely centrepiece on the table of any Coronation party and is perfect to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

The cakes from Sponge are incredibly well packaged in a sturdy cardboard box with bio-degradable film so there is no need to worry about it getting squashed in transit. Once opened the cake should be stored at room temperature in an air-tight container and any leftovers can be frozen – although there’s not much chance of that at my house!!!

Sponge caters for all types of dietary requirements, and the Pinata Chocolate cake is also available as a gluten free cake. They make all their cakes from scratch, using only high-quality ingredients and they deliver all over the UK.

There is still time to order one of Sponge’s show-stopping pinata cakes – so what are you waiting for???

RRP £26.50 (serves 8)

Sponge Easter Chocolate Cake

Birthday Gifts, Easter, Family Life, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gluten Free, Vegan, Women

Disclaimer: We received this cake free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own

It’s Easter Sunday this weekend meaning there are plenty of Easter treats to look forward to and I can guarantee that no Easter bunnies are going to be able to resist a slice of the Easter Chocolate cake from Sponge !


The rich and indulgent chocolate sponge cake has a nice thick layer of chocolate buttercream and is topped with flakes of chocolate and Cadbury’s Mini eggs. Moist and tasty, it is lovely hot or cold with a pouring of cream or ice cream. It is light and fluffy and chocolatey enough for the children yet sophisticated enough for adults too! It would make a lovely showstopper on the table of any Easter celebration and children and chocoholics alike are bound to love it.

The cakes are well packaged in a cardboard box with bio-degradable film and mine arrived in perfect condition. Once opened the cake should be stored at room temperature in an air-tight container and if you do have any left it can be frozen – although I can guarantee there’s not much chance of that!!!

Sponge Cakes cater for all types of dietary requirements, and the Easter Chocolate cake is also available as a gluten free, so no one has to miss out this Easter. They make all their cakes from scratch, using only high quality ingredients and deliver all over the UK.

There is still time to order one of Sponge’s show-stopping Easter cakes  – so what are you waiting for???  I have my eye on the Mini Egg Pinata cake next!!

RRP £16.75 (serves 8)

Read our other Sponge reviews here – Mother’s Day hamper and Valentine’s Gift Box

Flapjackery

Birthday Gifts, Christmas, Father's Day, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for teachers, Gluten Free, Lunchbox Fillers, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day Gifts

Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own

Are you looking for something a little different as a Valentine’s treat or simply to show someone special you are thinking of them?  If they have a sweet tooth and love flapjacks then Flapjackery is the place to go!

Founded in 2015 by Carol Myott and Sally Jenkin, the pair who share a passion for home cooking met selling cakes at a Devon farmers’ market.  They started baking in their own kitchens but as the company grew, they needed to move to bigger premises to keep up with the demand for their flapjacks. Like all businesses they were badly affected by covid as their normal outlets, farmers markets and events stopped so they decided to start selling their delicious flapjacks online.

We’re big fans of Flapjackery so were really pleased to be asked to sample one of their Valentine’s gift boxes containing five flavours of flapjack – Chocolate Orange, Millionaire’s, Raspberry & White Chocolate, Rocky Road and Clotted Cream.  

Nicely packaged in a carboard box, which fits easily through a letterbox, each flapjack is individually wrapped to keep it fresh. They also have long “eat by” dates, my box was dated the 5th April but they are so yummy they only lasted a couple of days! As my box had a Valentine’s theme the Millionaire’s flapjack was decorated with a white chocolate heart which is a lovely touch. They all looked delicious and the hardest part was deciding which one to try first!

Each flapjack was fresh, flavoursome and incredibly moreish and after sampling them all the raspberry and white chocolate was my favourite, sandwiched with juicy raspberries the flapjack is nice and moist and fruity. The white chocolate complements the sharper raspberry taste and mixed with the buttery flapjack makes a delicious treat.

They currently have a selection of Valentine’s gift boxes available and there is also an option to create your own. Choose from either a box of 8 or 12 flapjacks or a message plaque box containing a giant millionaire’s flapjack with 4 of 8 flapjacks. The boxes can be gift wrapped and a free personalised message added to make your gift a little more special.

You really are spoilt for choice when selecting a giftbox, there are 24 flavours to choose from ranging from a traditional flapjack to more unusual flavours like rocky road, honeycomb or florentine. Have a look at the full range here.

With a box of three flapjacks costing £12 they really are the perfect Valentine’s treat!

Afternoon Tea at Colonel Saab, Holborn Town Hall, London WC1

alcoholic drinks, Birthday Gifts, Days Out, Family Life, Father's Day, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day Gifts, Vegetarian, Women

Disclaimer – We received this item free for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

I’m a lover of afternoon tea. I also love Indian food, so when they mentioned Indian afternoon tea, there was no way I wasn’t going to try it!

Colonel Saab, located at the Holborn Old Town Hall at 193-197 High Holborn, London WC1 was only opened in October 2021 but is already winning awards. Just walking through the door, you can see all the accolades, including the Forbes top 40 Indian restaurants in London.

Inside, the 134 covers restaurant is situated over the ground floor and a cut-o mezzanine floor. As soon as you pass the bar, it’s the giant multitude of rose glass Indian chandeliers  which leave you fascinated with the décor.  Photos of owner Roop Partap Choudhary’s family, antique paintings and at the back, a photo each of his parents, Colonel Choudhary and his wife, Binny Choudhary.  The restaurant is named after Colonel Choudhary and is a love letter to their relationship since their marriage more than 40 years ago.

We were there to review the Indian Afternoon Tea, a specialty of Colonel Saab which takes a bit of explaining as India isn’t known for their own Afternoon Teas. Firstly, Champagne was brought out to each of us before the tea arrived. You don’t have to have the typical English Breakfast Tea to accompany your meal, so I tried the Massala Chai tea whilst my guest had a latte coffee.  Massala Chai is a special blended tea, with milk, which has spices such as cinnamon and a touch of sugar to give a full bodied, slightly sweet tea that challenges the usual English Breakfast.  I ordered a second pot of Massala tea in the end as it was so delicious!

The beautiful afternoon tea cage was brought over to our table with the familiar three tiers, but with an Indian twist.  The first tier of sandwiches were cucumber and yoghurt, and dhokla fingers.  If you’re not familiar with dhokla, it is an Indian cake-like fermented batter that is savoury but flavoured through the middle.  The middle layer had the familiar scones with cream and jam, but their added Indian twist here was a vegetable samosa!

The final layer at the top were the cakes!  Carrot cake, Lemon Meringue, two different flavours of macaron and a chocolate truffle each.  If, like us, you were particularly full by this time, you can always ask for the cakes to be boxed for you to take away.  However, they are so delicious, it’s easier to just have another cup of tea and work your way through them!

With the delicious afternoon tea finished, I was given a tour of Colonel Saab to show where the idea came from and the facilities beyond just the restaurant floor. The bar, on the ground floor, is available at any time and doesn’t need booking. Around the corner are the family photos of Roop Partap Choudhary [the founder] and love letters between his parents.  Behind the front door, there are the private dining rooms, which were beyond magnificent!  One large room, or a divider makes them two smaller rooms, the area is dominated by a huge canopied fireplace.  You can’t miss the enormous mobile bar though – which although made by Aspreys of London, belonged to Colonel Choudhary and travelled around with him whilst on campaign. It is stunning, and still looks as if it could serve drinks today.

Going upstairs, there’s more tables, all of which have different styles. At the far end of the mezzanine there is a quiet ‘nook’ area of a canopied table for four.  A perfect hideaway and position to watch the restaurant downstairs!

I was also told to walk downstairs to the bathrooms as this is one of the most ‘Instagramable’ areas of the restaurant. Dark red walls festooned with family photos and even more of the beautiful rose glass chandeliers. The bathroom itself was also very beautiful with carefully designed soft furnishings and retro sinks.

Don’t forget the two portraits of Binny and Colonel Choudhary in the main restaurant, with so many decorative plates around them, and the 6th centuries old painting between them that is an Indian traditional and takes literally years to paint.

By the time we had finished, we had been there nearly two hours and didn’t want to leave.  The atmosphere of the restaurant and the friendliness of the staff, all of whom said hello to us whilst we were there made this a hidden treasure. Just outside of Covent Garden but not quite in theatre land, it’s easier to get to than you think and as well as the fantastic food, it’s fascinating to visit. 

Afternoon tea is £25 per person or £48 for two. Champagne afternoon tea starts at £41 per person. 

https://colonelsaab.co.uk

Holborn Town Hall, 193-197 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BD

020 8016 6800

reservations@colonelsaab.co.uk

Flapjackery Flapjack Review

Birthday Gifts, Christmas, Father's Day, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for teachers, Lunchbox Fillers, Summer

Disclaimer: We received a box of flapjack for the purpose of this review but all words and opinions are our own.

Flapjacks are one of my favourite treats and it’s fair to say that I’ve eaten plenty over the years, some have been delicious, others not quite as good but I can honestly say I have now found the holy grail of flapjacks with Flapjackery

Flapjackery was founded in 2015 by Carol Myott and Sally Jenkin after meeting when selling cakes at a farmers’ market in Tavistock, West Devon. They shared a passion for home cooking with quality British ingredients and Carol came up with the idea of making flapjacks. They started baking in their own kitchens and Flapjackery was born. As the company grew they moved to a unit on an industrial estate and started selling their flapjacks at farmers markets and larger events and opened their first shop in Tavistock in 2018. With covid putting a stop to the farmer markets and shows they had to diversify and started selling online and opened a couple more shops, Wells and Minehead in 2021 and Plymouth and St Ives in 2022.

When you look (or should that say drool) at their website, there are 24 delicious flapjacks to choose from. All the flapjacks are handmade in Devon and if you can’t get to one of their shops don’t despair as their delicious flapjacks are available to buy online – you can even create your own box of favourites too – how cool is that!!

They offer lots of different boxes and there is also an option to create your own selection box with a choice of four different boxes. A box of 8 or 12 flapjacks along with two different message plaque boxes that contain a giant  personalised millionaires flapjack. The boxes can be gift wrapped and a free personalised message added to make your gift even more special.

If you create your own box the hardest part is selecting your flapjacks! There is a fantastic selection ranging from a traditional flapjack to more unusual flavours like peanut butter and raspberry jam, honeycomb or lemon drizzle, they all sound absolutely delicious and I am looking forward to trying more flavours in the coming months!

It’s always a little worrying when buying food online but my Flapjackery flapjacks arrived in perfect condition, they were nicely packaged in a carboard box and individually wrapped. They all looked delicious and the hardest part was deciding which one to try first! In the end we decided to try a piece of all three and settled down with a cup of tea and flapjack.

Millionaires flapjack – the flavours were sublime and the caramel was utterly moreish. It paired well with the crumbly, oaty flapjack base.

Raspberry & White chocolate – this flapjack has plump, juicy raspberries, sandwiched between the buttery flapjack base and is drizzled with white chocolate and plenty of freeze-dried raspberries. It was nice and fruity and went well with a nice cup of tea!

Salted Caramel Brownie Flapjack – this was my favourite of the three, gooey chocolate brownie on a flapjack base – this really is the ultimate flapjack

Each flapjack was fresh, flavoursome and incredibly moreish – they were moist, which is so important, there is nothing worse than a dry flapjack, and satisfyingly crumbly. My family and I really enjoyed these flapjacks and we have already been checking out the Flapjackery  website for more flapjacks for Birthday and Christmas treats. With a box of three flapjacks costing £12 they will make a lovely gift for family and friends this Christmas. I am also thinking of buying some as stocking fillers and for my secret santa this year.

Nairns Gluten Free Oatcakes and Biscuit Review

Food & Drink, Lunchbox Fillers, Summer, Vegan

Disclaimer: We received these oatcakes and biscuits for the purpose of this review but all words and opinions are our own.

Nairns have been baking with oats since 1896 and they have a fantastic selection of oaty treats that can be enjoyed by everyone. With a range of #vegan and #glutenfree treats there is something for everyone to enjoy.

They sent me a couple of their gluten free biscuits and oatcakes and they were a bit hit in our house! My husband has been taking then as a snack when out cycling and I have been enjoying the cheese oatcakes with different toppings for lunch.

The Cheese Oatcakes are made with mature cheddar cheese, wholegrain oats, and very little else, and are so tasty they can be enjoyed just as much on their own as they are with a topping or two! I added some cream cheese and home grown tomatoes and they were absolutely scrumptious!

The award winning Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit Breaks are so tasty and if I had blind tested them I wouldn’t have known they were gluten free!  Containing no artificial colours or flavours the biscuits are full of the goodness of wholegrain oats yet contain only 45 calories per biscuit so are a great choice for an afternoon snack.

They are packaged in handy packs of four biscuits, which not only keeps them fresh but means you can pop a pack in your bag so you can enjoy a tasty snack no matter where you are.

Both packs are currently £1.80 at Sainsburys

Sea Arch Sea & T Review

Birthday Gifts, Drinks and Mixers, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for teachers, Summer

Disclaimer: We received the product for the purpose of this review but all words and opinions are our own

Afternoon Tea Week is the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a lovely selection of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. With the current warm weather, I have the perfect  alternative to the usual pot of tea and will be offering my friends non alcoholic distilled drinks from Sea Arch when we have our girly catch up this weekend.

Sea Arch is crafted using traditional distillation techniques and created with complex, natural botanicals such as sea kelp, samphire, cardamon and blood orange. The alcohol is gently removed to create a grown-up, alcohol-free spirit. Based in Devon the brand was founded by Sarah and Geoff Yates who wanted to create a drink that was full of flavour and sophistication but alcohol free. After a bit of experimentation Sea Arch was born.

The Sea Arch bottle is very eye catching, it’s a lovely marine blue colour bottle and it certainly doesn’t shout out as being a non alcoholic drink, so perfect for those occasions when you don’t want people to know you’re not drinking alcohol.

Sea Arch is a delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic gin alternative and is delicious served with tonic, plenty of ice and a slice of lime. It has the classic gin bitterness but with none of the alcohol or calories (Sea Arch is calorie free) so it is much better for your waistline too!

For drinks on the go the 250ml cans are the perfect choice. With a choice of two flavours, original Sea & T, skilfully mixed with a light Indian tonic and Rose Sea & T which is mixed with a raspberry and rose infused light tonic. The cans are the perfect size to keep in the fridge and they also fit nicely in a cool bag or picnic basket making them a great choice for picnics, a BBQ or a garden party this summer.

My favourite is the Rose Sea & T, it has a lovely fresh raspberry infused taste and paired with crushed ice and raspberries the flavour intensifies and is a real treat for the tastebuds!

Whilst I do enjoy alcoholic drinks now I have children the last thing I want on a weekend morning is a hangover so Sea Arch is perfect when you want something special that isn’t alcoholic. A party taste without the hangover – what’s not to like!

Sea Arch is available from the Sea Arch website

70cl bottle £24.95

12 cans £28.20

Gift Pack £20.50