As we near the end of season 2, we finally try Darjeeling (which Sophie is still not a fan of) and the citrusy Persie Labrador Gin. (which lives up to it's name sake). A quick update on our own gin which we'll try next week, and a dose of colds and the usual discussion you have come to expect from Sophie and Craig. 

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Episode art taken by Sophie, showing tea bags can go in dog water bowls, but do not feed your dog tea!

Two favourites of Craig's are tried this week - the tropical Oolong Tea and the Hills & Harbour Gin. Sophie enjoyed them too! We update everyone on our own gin and come up with yet another different podcast idea. 

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Episode art taken by Sophie, showing the promised view of the sea towards the harbour (it is there towards the right!)

The tea this week is one neither Craig nor Sophie have tried, the very drinkable Keemun tea. Gin-wise, we try JJ Whitley Pink Cherry Gin which can be found in supermarkets easily. Both tea and gin are new and different to us both! We also find out the winner of the quiz and the last botanical to go in our own gin. 

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Episode art taken by Sophie, showing the second Keemun found in her cupboard and a jug for making gin cocktails!

The theme this week is Forest/Woods and called for a great pun with a dash like the tea and gin. We try the interesting tea, Pu-erh and the Beware of the Woods Gin by Boutique-y. The Swear Bears make a return, and we give out helpful advice.  

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Episode art taken by Sophie, showcasing the Pu-erh and Boutique-y in the garden.

Sugar, no Spice, and all things nice! This week, we both try Matcha Tea for the first time, followed by two sweet gins; Pineapple Sherbet Gin and Manchester Drinks Co. BubbleGum Gin Liqueur. Between them, Sophie and Craig are both pleasantly surprised (and have a revelation!) with the natural and artificial sweet beverages. 

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Sophie, capturing all levels of sweetness. 

Two gins this episode so the title deserves an extra word! Sophie and Craig try Craig's homegrown white tea blended with lemon verbena (please let us know if you have ideas for a name!), followed by the Mirabeau Rose Gin and Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin. You learn how to grow tea, and more about different wines and growing methods. We also introduce you to Swear Care Bears (copyrighted by Sophie and Craig)

A bloody brilliant episode all round! 

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Episode art taken by Sophie, showcasing a wine glass for this episode with our wine based gins! 

This week, we still cannot always decide on the theme, but it is now Floral Dream. We try some lovely white tea and discuss the differences between it and green and black tea. For the gin, we try Eden Mill's fabulous Love Gin in it's new bottle. 

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Sophie, trying to capture the floral dream of this episode. 

This week, our theme is Herbilicious with a herby tea and equally refreshing gin. We try Whittard's Marrakech Mint Tea, and for the gin we have the Lonewolf Cactus & Lime Gin. Sophie makes some top marks bridges, Craig imparts more knowledge and we find out about mint tea drinking culture and what makes a gin, a London Dry gin. 

Take a sip and enjoy! 

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Episode art taken by Sophie, showing mint and wolf. 

We are back!

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Episode art taken by Sophie, showing the gin and tea in the garden with the lovely flowers. (will make a botanist yet!)

Summing up the journey through season 1, Sophie and Craig look back and discuss each episode and what their favourites were.

A big thank you to all our guests, and you can check out the Coffee Break podcast at:

https://coffeebreakwithsophieandcraig.podbean.com/

Watch this space for season 2! Until then,

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Episode art taken by Sophie, showing the battle of the gin and tea drinking vessels, with scoring.