Tabby and Lou put their chatting skills to the test and rattle off a rapido roundup. They whizz through a summary of each episode to date and discuss the particular highlights. They answer questions from listeners, allocate some highly esteemed awards and create their dream Hot Drinks and Good Company behind the scenes team. Tabby also tests Lou's knowledge of some fave quotes from episodes old and new and the pair reveal the origin story of the concept behind the show. This is a fast-paced and fun-packed episode that is a certified mood booster. Goodbye for now, follow @hotdrinks_goodcompany for updates on exciting ventures to come. It's been a hot, bubbly, sweet, steaming ride infused with much joy, laughter and exhilaration. Endless thanks for everyone who made this show the platform for meaningful connection and celebrating life we intended it to be. 

Yours brewly, 

Tabby and Lou x

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This week Tabby and Lou chat hot drinks with their final guest of the year! Boy is it a great way to tie up a fabulous year of hot drink related laughs, debates and all round good vibes. Kirsty chats about her chilly choice of drink and brings a cheery and infectious enthusiasm to the episode. This episode also includes chat of mugs, milk alternatives and tiny mezzanines. If you also want to hear about behind the scenes inventive techniques to encourage customers to leave when working in hospitality then go ahead and listen! For rights reasons the music has been removed from this episode. 

This episode, Tabby and Lou are joined by Tabby's lifelong friend and partner in crime Flora. Flora has chosen decaf tea and explains her unique relationship with caffeine that has landed her living the decaf lifestyle. The trio talk the tactical art of time-wasting and Tabby's tragic teapot tendencies. Flora explains her taste in mugs and her uni tea drinking routine. The episode ends in one of our most controversial opinion bomb drops yet... The music has been removed for rights reasons. 

Tabby and Lou are joined by extreme consumer of coffee Florence who describes her enjoyment of the Nespresso machine. Flo also reveals her undying love for One Direction and the inevitable 1D phase everyone has been through is discussed - some phases last longer than others... This episode also covers some under-appreciated secret quirks of the East Neuk of Fife, specifically the thorough and never-ending bus rides along the coast. Flo also takes us back to her first coffee encounters and declares what can only be described as a whirlwind romance with the caffeinated nectar. For rights reasons the music has been removed from this episode. 

Tabby and Lou are joined by hot drink whisperer and monopoly extraordinaire Phoebe, who explains her reasoning behind the coconut cappuccino choice. She brings coconut milk to the table for a Hot drinks and Good Company first and its ranking amongst the other milk alternatives is discussed. This episode also dabbles in the classy cafe choices of Oxford as well as cafe mug shapes and of course Emma Bridgewater gets a generous helping of praise. For rights reasons the music has been removed from this podcast. 

Espressos. They come with a kick, no nonsense and a large dose of street cred. Likewise, this episode is a punchy, delicious and fun way to spice up your day. Tabby and Lou have the joy of being joined in the studio by Hec - seeker of suntraps, disliker of the UK and consumer of espressos. The hot drink team chat about the undeniably suave aesthetic of the espresso. They also discuss their worst ever coffees, what hot drink they would embody most and what kind of infusion they would make if dissolved in hot water. Pour yourself a brew, find a sunny spot and let us fill your ears with fun hot drink oriented natter. For rights reasons the music in this episode has been removed. 

Come along with Tabby and Lou on another hot drink fuelled ride, this time joined by guest Iona and her love for coffee. This episode will take you on a worldwide journey from Vietnam to Milan with wacky topics ranging from egg coffee to condensed milk. Lou and Iona compare notes on the trials and tribulations of travelling to their respective far off corners of the west coast of Scotland but also the perks of the beautiful sunrises. There is also a sprinkling of mug talk (always a winner) and some brutal cafe chain ranking. For rights reasons the music has been removed from this episode. 

This episode Tabby and Lou take it upon themselves to grill Ed, a dear friend of Lou's from her school days. Ed declares and dissects his hardcore dedication to Yorkshire Tea, throwing some serious shade on its rivals. He also reveals his soft side, sharing his fondness of the simple traditional British welcome brew. Lou and Ed reminisce about their experiences of the Turkish tea tradition and conclude that a shared cuppa brings joy regardless of even the heftiest of language barriers. They also discuss Ed's business plan to create saucy herbal teas off the back of his discovery of mixing whisky with a lemon and ginger brew. This is one that will surely bring a smile to your face. For rights reasons the music has been removed from this episode. 

Tabby and Lou are back again and this time joined by May, one of Tabby's oldest and dearest friends. It hasn't been all sunshine and roses in such a long friendship but the ups and the downs have only made the bond stronger. May's drink choice is coffee made in a Moka pot with a generous addition of frothy cows milk. May explains her commitment to real milk and its unrivalled velvety froth. This fun-filled, chatty hour will take you from the carefree joys of primary school to May's dislike for all things breakfast tea (much to Tabby's horror). Guaranteed to lift your mood, brew yourself a warming beverage, make yourself comfy and enjoy! 

Come along on a journey full of excitement, with guest Célia who argues her case for why chamomile tea is the one. She also tries coffee for the first time, providing an honest, raw and very entertaining reaction. This episode includes some fun discussion of coffee culture in Paris, the best value for money cafe order and even a trip to Célia's dream alpine scene where she would most enjoy her chamomile tea. For rights reasons, the music has been removed from this episode.