Spiced Apple Cider

It might officially be spring, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a chill in the air down here in Dunedin. So enjoy the longer

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Walnut Drink

In January I made my second trip up to Qingdao in China’s Shandong province. It was a short trip but we packed in plenty of

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Iced Chai Tea

With similar colour properties to cola-cola you could be forgiven for turning your nose up at the attractiveness of this drink, however what it lacks

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White sangria

I’m sure many of you have experienced the downside of a sunny, summer’s day party. A few drinks in the sun only to feel dehydrated, lacklustre

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Peach Bellini

At this time of year in Dunedin the days are long – tonight the sun will not set until close to 9:30 – so there

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Toast Auckland 2012

Building on the baking competitions we have had in the past, and a growing passion for brewing amongst our fellow cohorts, it was decided that

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Cola Syrup

Less sweet and more spiced than commercial cola, there is real depth to the flavour of this syrup – it makes the perfect base for

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Christmas tea

On numerous occasions I have told of my passion for tea, and on numerous occasions (probably in the same breath) I have told of my

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