Drink Features

Mint Tea Recipe

Rating: 2

January 25th 2012

This is one of the best reasons to keep a pot of mint on your window sill! Whether you make a whole teapot or just a cupful the recipe works the same. Mint tea is a great post meal digestive...

A taste of Australian sunshine arrives at The Food Company

Rating: 2

September 28th 2011

The Food Company in Marks Tey is hosting a special wine tasting event for multi award-winning Australian wine producer, d’Arenberg, on Friday, September 30 from 2pm to 4pm.

‘Spritz Up and Groom’ with Tanqueray® gin at Glorious Goodwood

Rating: 2

July 21st 2011

This summer, if you’re heading to Glorious Goodwood to experience the ultimate in horseracing chic (26th to the 30th July 2011), make sure you visit the ‘Spritz Up and Groom’ team in the Tanqueray Bar...

What Makes A Charismatic British Pub?

Rating: 2

April 18th 2011

As a nation we Brits can’t resist a drink or two down at the local pub; but what is it that makes a truly charismatic British pub? Is it the people, or the quirky atmosphere that makes it quintessentially British?

Love Drinks! Are You Wild About William or All About Kate (Cocktails, Of Course)!

Rating: 3

March 11th 2011

What could be more fun than getting in the spirit of the Royal Wedding with our fun William and Kate cocktails...

Christmas cocktail video - Brandy Blazer

Rating: 2

December 14th 2010

This video features JJ Goodman, winner of BBC’s The Restaurant with Raymond Blanc, showing how to make a Christmas cocktail – the ‘Brandy Blazer’...

Drink producers: Bardfield Vineyard, Great Bardfield

Rating: 2

February 10th 2009

THE Grade II listed Great Lodge was built in the 16th century and was once in the ownership of Anne of Cleves. She was one of the more pragmatic wives of Henry VIII who wisely divorced him amicably...

Drink producers: Shaken Udder in Tolleshunt Major

Rating: 3

January 14th 2009

A LOVE affair with simple good food and great live music inspired Jodie Farren and Andrew Howie to a fabulous new frothy creation.

The producers

Rating: 0

June 16th 2008

DOES the very thought of goats milk just put you off? Maybe you've tried it in the past and it smelt distinctly 'goaty', writes Stephanie Mackentyre...

The Essex tea shop trail

Rating: 0

May 9th 2008

If you are looking to discover our county's perfect cuppa, try our pick of some of the most tempting tea shop treats to be found across Essex. Enjoy...