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New Parched Garnishes and Gift Sets

New Parched Garnishes and Gift Sets

We have some beautiful new fruit garnishes from Parched available. Whether you’re an at-home enthusiast or a seasoned pro, these 100% natural and sustainable fruit garnishes make the perfect addition to your sodas, cocktails and mocktails. Available now from our online shop... Dehydrated Lemon Slices Dehydrated Blood Orange slices Dehydrated Citrus Mix Freeze-dried Raspberries We also have four new gift sets available – each one featuring one of our small-batch soda syrups, a packet of Parched garnishes and a Six Barrel Soda measure glass.

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Champion Drink: Yuzu & Mandarin Seltz Drops!

Champion Drink: Yuzu & Mandarin Seltz Drops!

We're so excited to announce that our sugar-free Yuzu & Mandarin Seltz Drops have been named the Champion Drink at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2024! Last month we were awarded gold by the panel of judges – which was exciting enough! – but that put us in contention for the grand final. In a blind tasting, we were up against some amazing drinks from some our our favourite local producers, so we're incredibly happy to be named the overall champion drink for 2024. We're super grateful to our wonderful team for all their hard work in creating our low-waste and naturally...

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We won GOLD!

We won GOLD!

Boom! Our Yuzu & Mandarin Seltz Drops have won GOLD at this years Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards! AND our Spiced Orange Syrup – made in collaboration with Everybody Eats – was awarded silver! 🥈 What a result. Here's what the judges had to say about our Yuzu & Mandarin Seltz Drops...'Bright and fresh aroma, true to label. Very refreshing with a good length of flavour. An excellent product. Strong sustainability story.'We love our sugar-free and low-waste Seltz Drops and it's so great to have them recognised by professional judges!  

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Benefits of Drinking Sparkling Water (Soda Water)

Benefits of Drinking Sparkling Water (Soda Water)

Do you find yourself reaching for a can of soda when you crave a bubbly, carbonated drink? What if we told you there's a healthier alternative that not only quenches your thirst but also offers a range of benefits? Sparkling water - often referred to as soda water, carbonated water, or fizzy water - is gaining popularity for good reason.  Let's dive into the refreshing world of sparkling water and explore the many benefits it brings to the table… Hydration with a Twist Staying adequately hydrated is crucial for our overall health, and sometimes plain water can get a bit...

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