In many ways, green tea is the ‘original’ tea. It was first harvested in China, but the exact origin of the drink is steeped in myth and legend. One story traces the origins as far back as 5000 years, to the time of the Chinese Emperor Shennog. So, Chums, the story goes that the Emperor […]
What is the first thing you imagine when you think of gin?
At The Hamper Lounge we like to think back to the glamorous gin palaces of Victorian times, which gave rise to pubs as we know them today.
We also like to think of the Gin Craze before that, and the disreputable dens of vice and infamy in which the working classes gathered to drown their misery.
Unable to bear squalor and terrible factory conditions, many poor remained permanently inebriated and lived very short lives as a result. Gin shops obligingly offered competitive prices, promising to get you “dead drunk” for two pennies and even provided clean straw for you sleep the alcohol off there and then. Gin was especially favoured among women, who took it with warm water to “soothe the nerves”, which has lead to it being dubbed “Mother's Ruin”.
According to recent reports, chocolate sales in the UK have plunged by a whopping £78m. Cadbury, Maltesers, Galaxy and Snickers are only a few of the international chocolate brands that have been affected. The reasons for this plunge are twofold: on the one hand, Public Health England is calling for a sugar reduction in products […]
This refreshing cocktail was designed by Raisthorpe Manor Fine Foods.It is aptly named as our wonderful supplier is based in Malton, North Yorkshire.Enjoy! Ingredients25ml Raisthorpe Damson Port Liqueur 25ml Armagnac25ml Rum MethodDissolve 2 teaspoons of caster sugar in water at the bottom of a tall glass and mix with a handful of fresh mint leaves. Fill […]
Prestat were founded all the way back in 1902 in London, and have been hand-crafting all their chocolates for over a century now. Talk about tradition! It would have certainly been a little anti-climactic if they hadn't taken away a thing or two about making chocolate from all those years of experience. As things stand, […]
We aim to present as diverse and varied an offering as possible, using only the best of the best. This is why we've chosen an array of suppliers who, while sharing the same dedication to maintaining a high quality standard, differ in the ways they approach creating luxury products. Few things speak quality chocolate louder […]
There is a sneaky kind of joy in treating someone to a little pick-me-up. You brew sinister plots for days, looking at this website and that, going to 007 lengths to conceal your nefarious designs from the intended recipient, just so you can watch them instantly transform into a wide-eyed child on Christmas at the sight of that daintily wrapped box of goodies.
Yes, gifts are all about brewing sinister schemes - and love. Gifts are about love. And so it matters when they are prepared with a genuine passion for making people happy.
Imagine a bad day, when nothing is going your way. Imagine your train is late, and it is of course raining. It is Monday, your boss is less than understanding and your payday is next century.
Then you come back from lunch to find a thoughtful friend has unexpectedly left a small box of chocolates on your desk. Your payday is still a century away, but in that moment of discovering the gift, you feel treasured and loved. There is something terribly endearing about receiving chocolates – in fact, many unlicensed medical practitioners believe it to be the best recipe for instant happiness, short of an orgasm.
After months of planning and visiting trade shows (up and down the country) and sleepless nights, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new online store.We have concentrated on selecting goodies that have been lovingly made by artisan UK suppliers and luxury brands that are not available in our local supermarkets.Also our suppliers […]
