Great Taste 24 3-Star by Guild of Fine Food

GREAT TASTE 2024

DID YOU KNOW?

Just 266 – 1.9% of all entries in Great Taste 2024 were granted 3-star status this year, among the thousands of entries across all categories, from producers spanning the globe.

Great Taste always sets out to discover the best food and drink – not just from UK producers but from the four corners of the world – and this year has again delivered on that promise.

Since it started the accreditation scheme some 31 years ago, the Guild has developed and refined a rigorous assessment, which 500 judges carried out over the course of 92 days this year. Between them, the expert panel of chefs, retail buyers, food critics and category specialists blind-tasted 13,672 entries, whittling them down to the very best. Among them, 3,938 were awarded 1-star, while 1,386 received a 2-star.

In this guide, we’ll focus on the 266 that were granted the highest, 3-star status, shining a light on how the cream of the crop were selected and what made each one of them stand out.

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Every year, entries into Great Taste put both the judges and the entries through their paces, with the end goal of identifying the very best food & drink out there. The 3-star selection you’re about to read is just that: the cream of the crop.

We kick off this guide with the drinks...

Aghinlig Orchard Ice

Cider

Applejames

This sweet dessert cider is made using a cryodistillation technique, then slowly fermented over a year before being finished in chestnut barrels. Judges were impressed by its “long, layered finish”. applejames.com

How’s The Serenity?

Gun Brewery

“There’s so much tropical fruit on the nose”, judges said when they sampled this New England style pale ale that is hopped at multiple stages of the brewing process. The result is a soft, cloudy and juicy beer that has a “fruity, pine-tinged flavour”. gunbrewery.co.uk

Koh Lab

Silver Rocket Brewing

Created to pair with highly spiced food, this New England IPA has been heavily dry-hopped to deliver strong tropical fruit tones. “Gorgeous, full flavour”, noted the judges of this beer, which has prominent pineapple flavours. silverrocketbrewing. co.uk

Hofmeister Weisse Hofmeister Brewing Company

Made with Hallertau hops, this Bavarian wheat beer is a velvety and refreshing brew that offers up notes of banana and vanilla. With its “beautiful golden haze”, this was hailed by the judges as the “perfect summer beer”. hofmeister.co.uk

Life & Death

Vocation Brewery

This IPA – made using a blend of Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops – was billed as a “moreish crowd pleaser”. Judges said it was a “riot of flavour”, perfectly harmonising notes of sweet, bitter, citrus and fruit. vocationbrewery.com

Perceptionless

RedWillow Brewery

Judges said this New England IPA “punched above its weight with huge flavour complexity”. Brewed with Amarillo, Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops, it was said to have “seductive aromas of tropical fruit”, a pillowy texture, with flavours of mango and lychee. redwillowbrewery.com

Ginger Switchel

Mother Root

Produced using organic apple cider vinegar, ginger, blossom honey, and a touch of chilli, this switchel was described by judges as highly sophisticated. “We absolutely loved the complex flavour journey this took us on,” they said. motherroot.london

Root2Ginger Fiery

Root2Ginger

Organic cold pressed Peruvian ginger root and raw cane sugar are used to make this fiery ginger cordial. “It had a real wow factor,” commented judges. “This instantly made us smile,” they said. “The aftertaste never ended.” root2ginger.co.uk

Kombucha Joli

Naturally fermented and unpasturised, this kombucha is brewed using a unique blend of black teas and was said to be “truly special” by the judges. “Amazingly complex, yet subtle”, they said, stating it had “a delicate, perfumed flavour which was so multilayered”. livejoli.com

Hayles Cox Orange

Pippin Apple Juice

Hayles Fruit Farm

“Nothing short of mouthwatering”, said judges when they tried this single variety apple juice. The Cotswold farm presses hand-picked fruit to create a naturally cloudy apple juice with no added sugars or preservatives. haylesfruitfarm.co.uk

Buck Russian Seabuckthorn Scotland

This double-strength cordial is made from cold pressed seabuckthorn, harvested sustainably in East Lothian. “A wonderfully refreshing drink,” the judges said, noting the balance of fruit, raw cane sugar and fresh ginger. seabuckthornscotland. com

South Yorkshire London Dry Gin

The Hooting Owl Distillery

Rosemary and mint are among the 18 botanicals distilled in this 42% ABV London Dry Gin. Judges described it as “full of charisma and charm”, noting that “the botanicals sit in perfect harmony”. hootingowl.co.uk

Maroon Coffee & Cacao

Beckford’s Rum

Blended with coffee and cacao, this Jamaican rum is expressive and big. There’s a natural heat to the overproof 65% ABV spirit, yet the judges found it “smooth and sensationally silky on the palate”, enjoying its “mellow and opulently fruity flavours”. beckfordsrum.com

Morello Cherry Liqueur

The Somerset Cider Brandy Company

Somerset-grown Morello cherries are steeped in apple eau de vie to create this “very expressive and naturally delivered” liqueur. Judges were won over y rich fruit flavours and a “delightful fresh sourness”. somersetciderbrandy. com

Lussa Gin

Lussa Drinks Company

Made in small 500 bottle batches, this gin is made with botanicals that are frozen with local spring water before distillation. Those that tasted it especially loved the “vegetal, savoury, and saline notes, underpinned by the juniper”. lussagin.com

Glen Marnoch Islay

Single Malt Whisky Aldi

Tasters liked the “reassuring, campfire warmth” to this Islay single malt whisky. They said the rich and spicy spirit has “a definite hit of sherry cask”, lauding its “lengthy and gorgeous finish”. aldi.co.uk

Gin Bothy Raspberry Infused Liqueur

The Gin Bothy

The fresh Scottish raspberries in this ginbased liqueur are handpicked in Angus and Perthshire. “The fruit is so pure and pristine, tasting exclusively of sun ripened raspberries,” said the judges, noting the liqueur’s impeccable balance. ginbothy.co.uk

Tanqueray No. TEN

Diageo

As well as the traditional botanicals of London Dry, this gin has been distilled with grapefruit, orange, lime and chamomile. Judges said it was “impossible to fault”, with its “dense viscosity cut through with refreshing citrus and floral tones”. tanqueray.com

Dà Mhìle Absinthe

Dà Mhile Distillery

Hand-crafted in Wales this absinthe has a natural warm-green colour and notes of aniseed and herbs. “Liquorice joins the herbal complexity on the palate”, said the judges, who also remarked on how the flavours were “beautifully integrated”. damhile.co.uk

Montzi Sour Cherry

Aperitivo

Montzi Drink

This German wheatbased spirit is blended with organic mountain botanicals including edelweiss, mallow and gentian, alongside pressed red cherries. The aperitivo has an “excellent mouthwatering acidity”, balanced with sweetness. themontzidrink.com

Great Glen Premium

Scottish Gin

Great Glen Distillery ut with filtered ock Ness water, this gin’s botanicals include heather, sorrel, cubub pepper and Frankincense resin. “Lovely, verdant herbaceous aromatics,” said the judges, noting a su lime finish. greatglendistillery.co.uk

Gun Dog Gin

Chuckleberry Liqueur

Gun Dog Gin

“This is simply remarkable”, said tasters of this gin liqueur made with chuckleberries. “So intense in its fruit, yet with a clear backbone of botanicals”, they said, noting how the drink was “delightfully tart” and impressively fresh. gundoggin.co.uk

Farmhouse Soda 700g (Baked) Dunnes Stores

A traditional farmhouse soda bread judges declared “can’t be bettered.” It was hailed as “absolutely delicious”, with tasters applauding the “soft, pillowy crumb that melts in the mouth, delivering malty, nutty flavours”. dunnesstores.com

Baguette

Mother’s Bakehouse ade with organic flour, sourdough starter and a touch of instant yeast, these baguettes were said to have the “perfect crustto-crumb ratio and soft, slightly stretchy crumb”. “The crust is wonderfully chewy, and it has a delicious nutty flavour.” mothersbakehouse.com

Supervalu Seeded

Round Brown Soda Bread

Musgrave Retail Partners

“This beautiful-looking loaf has plenty of seeds and a rustic, broken crust”, according to the judging notes. “Nutty and perfectly salted with a hint of fizz and acidity from the buttermilk.” musgrave.ie

Sourdough Olive Stick Bread

Paul Rhodes Bakery

Single origin Nocallara olives from Sicily are used in this slowly fermented sourdough alongside British-grown camelina seeds. Judges said it was “an outstanding, special product”, praising its “wonderful, salty, lactic tang”. paulrhodesbakery.co.uk

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CAKE CHOCOLATE

Fruit Cake

Malton Relish

Made using local ingredients, this fruit cake won over tasters with its impressive balance of flavours, gentle spicing and how it allowed the fruit to take centre stage. They said: “The soaked cherries really do elevate and add maturity.” maltonrelish.co.uk

Lemon Macaron

Macarons Franck Deville

Judges were seriously impressed with these lemon macarons. “Its fresh and true lemon flavours are bright, fresh, citrussy and honest in every way,” they said. “The texture is first class”, adding that they’ve been “subtly sweetened to perfection”. franckdeville.fr

Banana Bread

Trattoria Battersea

This moist, buttery textured banana bread was hailed “an ode to the ripe banana”, and “a cut above the rest”. Sprinkled with brown sugar, the crust was deemed to be “a stroke of genius”. cafebrera.com

Panettone Milano Alto MiTo’21

Only a sourdough starter is used in this panettone, which is packed with Cretan organic sultanas, Italian orange and lemon. “This is hands-down the best Panettone we have ever tasted,” said judges. “Perfect texture, brilliant fruit.” mito21.com

Banana, Miso Caramel & Roasted Peanut cake

Made by Adele

This brown sugar banana sponge is layered with miso caramel, roasted peanuts and peanut Swiss meringue icing. “Each element is in total harmony,” said judges, “not too sweet, with a savoury umami balance.” madebyadele.com

72% + Sea Salt L’Esterre

Grenada Fine Dark

Chocolate Buttons

L’Esterre Chocolate

These plant-based buttons are made with 72% dark chocolate and a hint of salt that “lifts the product to another level”, according to judges, who said they were left with a “very comforting richness on the palate”. lesterrechocolate.com

Raspberry

Benona Chocolates

A dark chocolate shell contains a ganache made from dark chocolate and a 100% raspberry puree. “The bitterness of the dark chocolate alongside the vibrant fruity raspberry flavour is divine”, said the judges. “Utterly superb”. benona.co.uk

Chai & Biscuits

Chocolate Bon Bons

Bohó Nibz

These bons bons contain a soft layer of cold infused chai caramel with a layer of biscuit that was said to be “a very pleasing contrast to the silky softness of the caramel”. The filling was declared “both generous and perfect”. bohonibz.com

Deep Milk

Malmö Chokladfabrik

This milk chocolate from an organic bean-to-bar producer in Sweden was described by judges as “a well-crafted bar with delicate notes of vanilla and honey”. The texture was also praised, alongside a “well-managed level of sweetness”. malmochokladfabrik.se

Pear, Fennel & Tarragon

Filled Chocolate Bon Bon Crane Events

“Really well executed”, said judges of these chocolate bon bons. “Goodness, that flavour combination is fabulous”, they said, adding that the chocolate shell was “beautifully tempered with a pleasing depth of flavour”. cranepatisserie.com

Truly Dark

Bon Chocolatiers

62% dark chocolate is used for both the shell and the internal ganache in these hand-painted bon bons that deliver extra contrast through a crunchy caramelised cacao nib base. “Brilliantly conceived and constructed, these are an absolute delight.” bonchocolatiers.ie

Nicaragua 70%

Choklad i väst

Beet sugar is used in this 70% dark chocolate bar made using organic beans from Nicaragua. “As it melts on the tongue it reveals a whole host of fruity flavours,” said the judges. “Smooth, refined, silkytextured”, they added, it’s “a fantastic bar”. chokladivast.se

Passion Fruit & Mango Caramel

Wood Row Chocolate

54% dark chocolate makes up the shell of these sweet treats, concealing a passion fruit & mango caramel ganache. “This symphony continues with everything in harmony,” said the judges. woodrowchocolates.com

Guatemala Finca Ana Maria, Lachua Region 73% Single Estate Gatos Chocolate

“A distinctive looking bar”, said judges, who enjoyed the thickness of this bar, made with beans form a single estate in Guatemala. “Smokey to begin with, leading to a tangy pineapple finish.” gatoschocolate.co.uk

Maršálkovo Aromatická bílá čokoláda, Peru, 44%

Josef Maršálek

After 72 hours of conching, freeze-dried raspberries and Damascus rose oil are added to this bar, which judges found to be a “unique and interesting,” delivering “a well-considered balance of natural flavours”. marsalkovo.cz

Coffee 58% Milk Chocolate Contour Chocolate

The bean-to-bar producer uses heirloom Nicaraguan cocoa beans to produce small batches of this 58% milk chocolate, before bringing it together with Costa Rican coffee. Judges called the end result “exceptional”. contourchocolate.co.uk

Slowtella Slowlandia

A vegan nut spread made from air-roasted Piedmont hazelnuts, Peruvian organic cocoa, and coconut blossom sugar. On tasting, judges said, “you get so much nut you can’t quite believe it”, calling it sophisticated and “totally delicious”. slowlandia.com

Negroni Marmalade

The Artisan Kitchen

The classic trifecta of sweet vermouth, Campari and gin is used to fortify this organic Seville orange marmalade. “Chock full of deftly cut rind,” said judges, who said it was “lifted to food heaven by the Negroni cocktail”. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Orange MarmelLady

“Simple and entirely gorgeous”, said judges of this organic orange marmalade produced in Czech Republic. “A versatile and tasty jam,” they added, noting a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. “We found it irresistible.” marmellady.cz

Hazelnut & Jaguar

Chocolate

Allo Simonne

This Canadian bean-toar outfit uses aguar cacao beans to produce a chocolate before blending it with hazelnuts for this “lovely, smooth, beautifully balanced spread.” Judges added it’s “a marriage made in heaven”. allosimonne.com

Negroni Blood Orange

Marmalade

The Artisan Kitchen

British gin is used alongside Rosso vermouth and Campari to bring a complex Negroni cocktail bitterness, elevating the natural flavour of lood oranges in this dynamic marmalade. “A beautifully prepared marmalade,” said the judges. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Damson

& Raspberry Jam

The Artisan Kitchen

Whole damsons are cooked with their stones to produce this jam, and the stones are removed before raspberries and sugar are added. The result is soft set, “rich and velvety, with a mouth-watering natural acidity”. theartisankitchen.co.uk

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.pepper..field

Kampot pepper provides kick in this spread of fermented coconuts and sweet caramel. It was unanimously considered “something quite special,” with the heat “long and pleasing”. pepperfield.com

Summer Citrus Marmalade

The Artisan Kitchen

The brightness of pink grapefruits, lemons and limes are combined with the intense sweetness of Valencia oranges in this vibrant, fresh tasting marmalade. “Every fruit that is mentioned in the description is eloquently present.” theartisankitchen.co.uk

Lemon & Lime Curd

The Cherry Tree

Judges called this a “ oldly flavoured curd”, particularly won over by its “super smooth consistency”, both buttery and creamy. The lime in this curd adds “another citrus dimension which works extremely well”. cherrytreepreserves. co.uk

Seville Orange

Marmalade Vino De Naranja

The Artisan Kitchen “Beautifully crafted, perfect viscosity with layers of sharp fruity loveliness”, wrote the judges of this “exceptional” marmalade made with Seville oranges and the panish fortified wine, vino de naranja. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Pink Gin Marmalade

The Artisan Kitchen

Pink grapefruits, British gin, and Angostura bitters are brought together for this pink gin marmalade. “This is perfection,” commented judges. “It sings on your palate and lingers long after you’ve eaten it”. theartisankitchen.co.uk

The Pandan Kaya Hungry Tapir

This “velvety and indulgent” kaya is made with pandan, coconut, a blend of three sugars and egg yolks. Hand-made in small batches, the curd-like product was considered “a truly impressive product” that blew tasters away. hungrytapirldn.com

Sweet Orange Passion Fruit Marmalade

The Artisan Kitchen

Made with sweet Valencia oranges and blood oranges, this mixed fruit marmalade uses passion fruit to deliver flavours that “explode on the palate”. Judges said this vibrant marmalade was “full to the brim with citrus highlights”. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Pink Grapefruit Marmalade

The Artisan Kitchen

“The most exhilarating marmalade experience”, was the verdict on this deep-amber coloured marmalade made using pink grapefruit. “Somehow, it has taken away the harsh bitterness of the fruit and enhanced it totally. Utterly superb.” theartisankitchen.co.uk

RASPBERRY

DID YOU KNOW?

Of the 266 3-star winners this year, 131 were made in the UK and 135 in other countries, including Germany, Taiwan, Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, France, Slovakia, Sweden and the Czech Republic.

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SWEETS

Christmas Pudding Fudge

Marsdens Confectionery

By using dark sugars, dried fruit and brandy, this allutter fudge “screams of hristmas,” said judges, who hailed it as a “very cleverly conceived and executed fudge, and a great alternative to rich puddings”. marsdensfudge.co.uk

Huddersfudge Vanilla Fudge

Cake Castle

“A confident product that knows its uality,” said judges of this traditional handmade vanilla fudge. “It is really everything you want from fudge not too sweet, crum ly ut meltingly uttery, and with welcome toffee on the palate.”

Bombón de PistachoOriginal

Arna Falco

“ eautifully executed”, said judges of these “rustic-looking, cocoadusted nuggets”, with whole pistachios at their centre. The non-dairy chocolate is made using tigernut and sunflower, which they said offered a “rich, uttery creaminess”. arnafalco.com

BAKING

ICE CREAM DESSERTS

All Butter Puff Pastry

Perfect Pastry

This all-butter puff pastry is rested for 72 hours after each lamination, which helps develop a stronger flavour and flaky layers. Judges said this is “a perfect example of a simple product executed perfectly”.

Cotswold Whisky

Butter

Cotswold Gold

A single malt whisky upends this butter, transforming it into a product “full of charm and character”. udges were taken with the “grown-up peaty itterness”, which they said delivered an indulgent, festive butter. cotswoldgold.co.uk

Puff Pastry

Perfect Pastry

“ idiculously light” was the conclusion about this premium puff pastry, that undergoes an extensive resting period between laminations. “A lightness that still delivers such ex uisite uttery flavour. elicious and so versatile.”

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Emma’s Fancy Wee Piece

“For a sticky toffee pudding, the sponge is incredibly light and airy yet delivers a rich date flavour”, remarked the judges. “ he caramel sauce is rich and thick”, they added, with an almost treacle-like flavour.

Indulgence

The Eclectic Collection

“ hat a stunner,” exclaimed tasters when presented with this “elegantly decorated and highly luxurious” cake, featuring dark chocolate cr meux and hazelnut praline. “The cake tasted as amazing as it looked.” theeclecticcollection. co.uk

Premium All Butter

Puff Pastry

Dorset Pastry Judges “loved the layers that appeared on cutting”, resulting from the traditional handfolding of this pastry. “The layers and butteriness are exceptional,” commented the judges, who were impressed with its, “light salinity” and “clean finish.” dorsetpastry.com

Whisky & Chocolate

Tart

Pâtisserie Verte

This chocolate & whisky ganache tartlet has a glaze that carries “a lovely sheen on top,” according to judges, who said the ganache was “rich, dark and boozy with just the right alance, making it a really indulgent treat”. patisserieverte.co.uk

Devil’s Churn Classic Butterscotch

Seasons of the Glens “ uper thick and dense”, said judges of this small batch butterscotch sauce.

“ mooth and richly creamy, it is fudge-like in texture, with pleasing uttery notes”, which lingers with urnt caramel on the finish. seasonsoftheglens.co.uk

Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream

Fab Fairies & Wicked Tarts

Roasted Sicilian pistachio kernels are used with organic milk, cream and eggs to produce this “showstopping ice cream”. he texture was “like eating silk”, said the panel. “ alatecleansing and indulgent.” fabandwicked.co.uk

Double Chocolate

Gelato

Baboo Gelato

A small- atch chocolate gelato produced using local organic milk and French chocolate, with a stracciatella of Belgian chocolate ribboned through it. “Clean and fresh yet rich and indulgent,” was the verdict. baboogelato.com

Dulce de Leche

Ice Cream

Fab Fairies & Wicked Tarts

“A truly majestic ice cream”, said the panel of this “simple, attractive, honest ice cream”. As well as the “well-judged salinity and rich creamy mouthfeel”, judges were also taken with its fudge-like flavour. fabandwicked.co.uk

Alder

ade y hand in small batches, this dessert uses ritish damsons, cream and sugar to create a product that “bursts with flavour”. udges also enjoyed the “lovely balance between tartness and sweetness”, adding that the texture was “super soft and silky”. alder-tree.co.uk

Damson Fruit Cream Ice

Tree

Rum Raisin

Cherry Moo Handmade Ice Cream

“This has that wow factor that you really want”, remarked the judges. “The voluptuousness of the cream is velvety and palate-covering, then delivering the powerful, plump raisins, bursting with flavour.” cherrymoo.co.uk

Pistachio & Amarena

Cherry Gelato

Di Meo’s Ice Cream

“This pairing created an outstanding product that blew our minds”, said the judges when sampling this gelato made with Bronte pistachios and studded with Amarena cherries. “A marriage made in heaven,” they declared. dimeos.co.uk

Bella del Gelato

Liquorice Gelato

Maison Artisanale

“An absolutely fabulous, very clean, lip-smacking flavour,” remarked the judges when sampling this licorice gelato.

“Sophisticated and moreish”, they said, “with a complex, rolling, liquorice taste that is complemented perfectly by the cream”. belladelgelato.co.uk

Bacio

La Barceloneta Artisan Ice Cream

This ice cream is made using single origin Ecuadorian cocoa mass and Piemonte hazelnut paste, which have been “perfectly balanced” so that “ oth flavours speak clearly for themselves”. labarcelonetaicecream. co.uk

Blackcurrant Gelato

Swoon

Gelato

The juice of Dorset blackcurrants is blended with milk to create this gelato said to “burst with old-fashioned summer flavours”. “ he intense lackcurrant flavour is pure, unadulterated and delicious”. swoononaspoon.co.uk

Passion & Mango

Bertotti

Judges said that “this sunshine-yellow sorbet is packed full of fruit vibrancy”, noting that the sorbet is “striking because of it’s beautiful smooth, fudgy consistency”, and a “lovely elegant finish”. It was summed up as being “bright, zingy and refreshing.” bertotti.co.uk

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Cherry Moo Handmade Ice Cream

“Intense and harmonious”, was the summary describing this sticky toffee pudding ice cream. “We get sticky toffee pudding pieces, we get caramel sauce and we get an astonishingly rich, silky, creamy ice cream.” cherrymoo.co.uk

Colombian Coffee Bertotti

“This latte-coloured gelato delivers espresso-like richness” thanks to the addition of Colombian coffee beans. “The sweetness is well balanced and the texture creamy and satisfying – a grownup gelato that the judges adored.” bertotti.co.uk

Coconut Sorbet

Jai’s Ice Cream

This sorbet is made using premium coconut milk and was considered “fullyflavoured and undenia ly tropical” by the judges. ightly toasted flecks of desiccated coconut are also added for texture, which the panel agreed “really elevated the product”. jaisicecream.com

Pure Bronte Pistachio Gelato

Di Meo’s Ice Cream

Pure Bronte pistachios from the slopes of Sicily’s Mount Etna are used to produce this gelato that is churned in an oldfashioned vertical ice cream machine. Judges praised the “true natural taste of pistachios”. dimeos.co.uk

Pistacchio Siciliano Gelato

Giovanni’s Downtown Gelato

This traditional gelato is made with whole milk, whipped cream and Sicilian nuts. Judges said the pistachio is captured in all its salty deliciousness, wth its sweetness cleverly restrained. giovannisgelato.co.uk

Simply Better Italian Mango & Passion Fruit

Sorbet

Dunnes Stores

Hazelnut Piemonte IGP

Gelato

Di Meo’s Ice Cream

Made in small batches, this hazelnut gelato uses only Piemonte hazelnuts. “This is a wonderfully honest ice-cream”, commented the panel. “The smooth roasted hazelnut richness floods across the palate.” dimeos.co.uk

Honey, Rose & Lemon

Zest Gelato

Churn & Chill

This Mediterraneaninspired gelato is made with organic rose water, honey and lemon zest. “The perfect harmony of flavours, su tly suggesting Turkish Delight, with a finish of floral honey”, judges said. churnandchill.co.uk

Simply Better Italian Raspberry Sorbet

Dunnes Stores

“The creamy texture melted on the palate, releasing a perfect balance of tangy mango and subtle sweetness”, said those who sampled this sorbet made using passion fruit and Alphonso mangoes. “What a treat,” they added. dunnesstores.com

“There is a tartness and sharpness that balance out the sweetness of this luxurious sorbet,” was the feedback on this sorbet made using Meeker and heritage raspberries from Chile. “Astonishing intensity of flavour,” they said. “Exquisite.” dunnesstores.com

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King Peter Ham Tempus Charcuterie

This speck-style air-dried ham is made from British outdoor reared sows and cured with a juniper, bay, and black pepper. After being lightly smoked over chestnut, it is air-dried for 6-9 months. “A real triumph,” said the judges. tempusfoods.com

Chorizo

Moch Coch

Hot-smoked Spanish pimentón and garlic are used in this chorizo, made from free-range Tamworth pigs. “Dense in texture and richly meaty”, said the judges, noting “well placed peppery back note and an elegant chilli kick”. mochcoch.wales

Suprema de Cecina Entrepeñas

This traditional beef ham from Spain is made from the legs of cattle and simply cured with salt. Judges praised its depth of flavour. “ e loved the sweetness, richness and complexity in this perfectly balanced and well-cured product.” embutidosentrepenas.es

100% Ibérico

Bellota Ham

Julian Martin

“ elt-in-the-mouth flavour that positively floods across the palate with immense depth”, said judges of this Ibérico Bellota ham that has been aged for between 36 and 48 months. “Delightful creaminess,” they said. julianmartin.es

Manx Loaghtan Chorizo Ballacosnahan Farm

This chorizo is made using rare breed Manx Loaghtan sheep meat, pimento, garlic and wine. Judges raved about the product, stating that “everything works in perfect harmony”, and “the length of flavour is remarkable”. manxcharcuterie.com

Chorizo Entrepeñas

The producer of this chorizo only uses pork legs, blending a mix of lean and fatty cuts, giving it a texture that is “chunky, yet tender”. The panel enjoyed the spice level that was described as “exciting,” with a “glorious buildup of heat”. embutidosentrepenas.es

Jamón de Bellota 100%

Ibérico DOP Guijuelo

Cesar Nieto Group

Cured for more than 48 months, this “deliciously sweet and nutty” jamón comes from pigs fed freely on acorns. The combination results in “deep burgundy coloured meat that’s vibrant and intense”. cesarnieto.com

Acorn-fed 100% Ibérico Lard Coated Loin

Señorío de Montanera

Based on a traditional recipe from Extremadura, this loin of Ibérico pork has been coated in lard to deliver a product that judges found “exceptional, perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented.” senorio.es

Organic Coppa

The Organic Cure

This organic coppa is made in small batches and produced using neck fillets, cured with aromatics. “A wonderful blend of meaty sweetness and acidity with a clean taste on the palate,” said judges. theorganiccure.co.uk

Signature Tastes Riojan Chorizo Cular Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland

Produced from Iberian pigs, this dry-cured chorizo was said to have “real wow factor”. Judges were taken y its depth of flavour, fat content, and smoky characteristics. musgrave.ie

Coppa

ASK Spekehus

This coppa is made by curing neck of Norwegian free-range pork with organic spices and maturing for up to 8 months. “Packs a decent, full-on pork flavour”, commented judges who also like the finish that “leaves you wanting more”. askgard.no

Cecina de Leon IGP

Embutidos Ferju

“Sweet, succulent, beautifully seasoned, meaty and utterly refined”, said judges of this traditional Cecina de Leon that’s made from beef back legs that have been cured for 12 months. ferju.net

Nativus Venison Salami with Black Truffle Best of Hungary

Using venison from freerange fallow deer, this salami is infused with black truffle, dry-aged and coldsmoked over oak. Judges loved how “every flavour is distinct, and enhancing the venison”. bestofhungary.co.uk

Smoked Whipped Lardo SaltPig Curing Company

Back fat from mature, rare-breed pigs is salted for several months then smoked over applewood and minced to create this whipped lardo that judges crowned “an incredible product”. They praised its “elegant flavour” and “rich creaminess”. saltpigcuring.co.uk

Signature Tastes

Smoked Rack of Bacon

Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland

“This is a showstopper of the highest order,” said judges of this joint of acon smoked over applewood and beech. “The curing is perfect, the fat is melting, and the flavour is marvellous.” musgrave.ie

Lidl Deluxe Dry Cured Back Bacon Joint with Healy’s Acacia Honey

Lidl Ireland

An Irish back bacon joint that carries a Bramley apple and acacia honey glaze. Judges were owled over y the rich pork flavour and the tenderness of the meat. lidl.ie

Organic, Pasture-Fed Mutton Shoulder

Black Welsh Lamb

This shoulder of organic, pasture-fed mutton comes from a pedigree flock in the Black Mountains of Wales. It’s hung for two weeks, for tenderness, and judges said it was “ ursting with flavour” lasting long after each bite. blackwelshlamb.com

Black Label Shoulder of Anglesey Fat-Tail Lamb

Anglesey Fine Foods

Dry-aged in a Himalayan salt chamber for 14 days, this shoulder of Fat-Tail lamb from Anglesey was said to be “delightfully aromatic and juicy”, delivering an “outstanding experience”. le e fi e ood .co.

Porchetta Perrys of Eccleshall

“ enerously filled and vi rant when cut”, this porchetta is made from belly and loin of pork that’s been dry-aged for 21 days before seasoning with pistachios, apricots and a mixture of seeds. Judges said the filling “marries well with the delicate, sweet flavours of pork”. perrysofeccleshall.co.uk

Waitrose No.1 Dry Aged Bone-In Sirloin of Beef Roasting Joint

Dovecote Park

“What a handsome joint,” remarked the judges of this bone-in roasting joint of British beef, dry-aged for a minimum of 30 days. “It has the most wonderful intensity of clean, beefy flavour.”

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5 Bone Himalayan Salt Aged Heritage Breed

Rib Roast

Donald Russell

This rib roast comes from heritage breed beef, has been matured for at least 35 days and aged in a Himalayan salt chamber. Judges “adored the super tender meat and excellent distribution of fat”. donaldrussell.com

Dunnes Stores Fresh Irish Rack of Lamb

Irish Country Meats

“This beautifully trimmed rack has a generous loin that cuts to declare its supreme tenderness,” commented the panel of this rack of Irish lamb. They also praised its “buttery succulence”. irishcountrymeats.com

Diced Mutton

Swaledale Butchers

This 100% British mutton contains “masses of flavour”, which impressed judges who said it was “superb quality meat”. The rich aroma and juiciness were also noted, along with a texture said to be “supremely tender”. swaledale.co.uk

Thick-Cut Sharing Steak

James Whelan Butchers

Judges described this sirloin as a “fabulous and impressive thick cut of meat”. The panel were won over y its “golden succulent fat and a super juicy pink interior”, and an umami richness that work to make this “a seriously good piece of steak”. jameswhelanbutchers. com

West Country Choice

PGI Lamb Chump Joint

Dunbia (UK)

Judges were struck by the intensity and diversity of flavour when sampling this lamb chump, identifying buttery, nutty, herbal, and grassy notes. “There is a moistness to the meat which leaves the mouth fully satisfied.” dunbia.com

Himalayan Salt Aged Pork Rack

Hannan Meats

Dry-aged in a Himalayan salt chamber, where the salt particles are airborne, purifying and lightly seasoning the meat, this was deemed “succulent in the extreme,” by judges, who declared it “pork perfection”. hannanmeats.com

Kettyle Matriarch Salt

Moss SuperAged Bife de Tira

Kettyle Irish Foods

Dry-aged in a unique salt moss chamber for more than 75 days, these steaks come from grass-fed cattle that are allowed to mature for at least three years. Judges said they were “extremely juicy”, with “savoury umami notes”. kettyleirishfoods.com

Porchetta

Hannan Meats

The inner surface of the pork is scored to allow the seasonings of fennel seed, rosemary, chilli, and lemon oil to sink deep into the meat. It is then rolled and dry-aged to deliver a porchetta that is “pungently herbal, and invitingly meaty”. hannanmeats.com

Dry Aged T-Bone Steak

B Molloy Master Butchers

Matured on the bone for a minimum of 30 days, these dry-aged T-bones come from grass-fed Angus cattle. “ he flavour of oth meat and fat are intense”, said judges who described this steak as “majestic” and “magnificent”. irishbutchersguild.com/ members/derek-molloybutchers

Smoked Duck Breast

Black Mountains

Smokery

ressingham duck reasts are lightly cured before eing hot smoked over oak.“ he meat is gorgeous and tender, with creamy fat,” said the panel. “ he overall balance and smokiness came together like magic.” smoked-foods.co.uk

Beef Wellington with Red Wine Jus

HG Walter

“ tunning”, said judges of this ellington made using native breed, grassfed, dry-aged British beef. he meat is seared and brushed with English mustard and wrapped in a mushroom duxelle, arma am and puff pastry. hgwalter.com

Honey from Heather Kopelia Cretan Honey

his firm-set crystalized honey comes from the apadakis family in Greece. Judges said the complex honey “opens up like a flower”, revealing layers of aromatic flavours that hold “heather aunthenticity”, and has a clean finish that “lingers delightfully”.

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Wegguner Honighof

This raw dandelion lossom honey from ermany impressed judges with its intense lemon curd appearance.

“It’s like butter in the mouth,” they said, identifying notes of dandelion and a butterscotch sweetness. feinschmeckerhonig.de

Oak Honey

Philomelia

his ak honey from reece won over judges with its treacle-like consistency. “ eep earthy notes with lifted citric nuances”, wrote judges, who found the honey “almost chewy with hints of dark toffee, rich coffee, molasses and li uorice”. philomelia.gr

Raw Organic Heather Honey

Brezomiel - Montserrat

Santos Leiva

The high areas of anta ria are home to heather meadows and oak forests resulting in this fascinating organic heather honey. Judges described it as delivering a “burst of refreshing citrus” on the palate. brezomiel.com

Elthambees

“Straight away there is a lovely chestnut, wood and forest floor aroma”, commented judges when they tried this chestnut floral honey from south east London. “The taste delights the mouth,” they added, “leaving a warmth and lingering sweetness.” elthambees.co.uk

Thymeli

“A feisty honey”, said judges of this recian hyme honey, descri ing it as being hugely fragrant, with “beautiful, gentle but complex flavour”. hey were enamoured with the texture, which they said was “like li uid silk”. thymeli.com.gr

Wild Herbs Organic Honey

llo his raw, unfiltered honey comes from the mountains of southern Rhodes where bees forage on the wild flowers of her s including thyme, sage, lavender and myrtle. udges said it was an “explosion” of flavour with an extreme florality.

Sumra Honey

Bee Ways Co

Judges said this Saudi Ara ian raw dark am er honey was “a glorious and complex tasting experience”. lavours of molasses, to acco and leather come through alongside delicate floral notes. “Lengthy and nuanced.” beewaysarabia.com

Manuka Doctor fl ral a uka Honey 740 MGO

Honey New Zealand

A dense, syrupy ew Zealand Manuka that boasts a very high MGO of , which is how plant phenols are measured in certified anuka honey. “ omplex and utterly delicious,” said tasters. manukadoctor.co.uk

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Honey

Lavender Honey

The Bear’s Honey

“ loral, fragrant and perfumed with a delicious, lingering citrus finish”, said judges of this organic lavender honey from Greece. They noted the “ last of lavender flower complexity”, and illed this honey as “nature at its a solute est”. honeybio.gr

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Mª de la Paz González Álvarez “ aves of flavour re ound around the palate”, said judges of this honeydew and chestnut honey from pain. t was commended for its deep chestnut tones, and its fudgey texture that “melts in the mouth evenly and slowly”.

Gwenyn Gruffydd ure wildflower honey from the hedgerows of south ales that judges described as holding “a cornucopia of flavours.” They were won over by the delicate but robust nature of the honey. gwenyngruffydd.co.uk

Heather Honey

Olly’s Farm

his monofloral honey comes from a single estate in Ireland and is produced etween uly and eptem er. “ he texture is like velvet and then it ursts into flavour on the tongue,” remarked the judges, who said it was “a joy to eat”. ollysfarm.ie

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Great Taste o ers a unique benchmarking and product evaluation service, leading to a 1-, 2- or 3-star award that encourages con dence and commercial success for quality food & drink businesses. This in turn generates a greater awareness for products locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, providing a platform for award-winners to be discovered and enjoyed.

Since 1994, 183,000 products have been put through this robust judging process. Each one is fastidiously blind-tasted by a selected panel of industry experts – including chefs, cooks, buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, food critics and writers – all searching for the stand-out products to be celebrated each year.

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Flower honey

Anthilli

This bright amber Grecian honey was commended for its stunning appearance and delicate viscocity. udges said the flavours flooded across their palates, starting off herbaceous then evolving to caramel notes and a “floral elegance” in the finish.

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Thyme Honey

Melicreta-Leontaraki

Ourania

Judges were thrilled by the refreshing herby aromas of this thyme honey from the reek island of rete. hey commented on an alluring “silky finish” and the waves of flavours, la elling it a “truly great thyme honey”. melicreta.gr

Authentiko Cretan

Honey from Thyme, Aromatic Herbs & Coniferous Trees

Melicreta-Leontaraki

Ourania

“Truly sensational, luscious and silky.” hat was the verdict on this Cretan honey produced with pollen from wild herbs and coniferous trees. melicreta.gr

Oak & Olympus Herbs Honey

Gea Olympou

This honey from the foothills of Mount lympus is produced y bees foraging on oak, wild oregano, wild spearmint and thistle. “ e can t begin to describe all the flavours here, ut the complexity is stunning”. geaolympou.gr

Miel de Calluna

Miel Los Argüellos

This rare honey can be traced back to the Calluna plant, which sits within the heather family. “ he flavours are wild, natural and her aceous,” said the judges, adding that it “grows in flavour and declines in a gradual smooth curve”.

Natural Live Goats’ Milk Yogurt

St Helen’s Farm

This natural whole goats’ milk yogurt is made from just goats’ milk and live cultures, delivering a “lovely natural tang, sweet flavour and a creaminess”. “It has the intensity of goats’ milk without being overpowering,” said tasters. sthelensfarm.co.uk

PDO Crème Fraîche 40%

Isigny Sainte-Mère

The distinct thick texture and rich, delicately sour flavour of this cr me fraîche is thanks to the higher fat content. udges described it as “clean and super tangy”, praising its freshness, complexity and a thick, clotted cream-like texture.

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Organic

Mountain Honey de Toca

Mieles Anta roduced in the mountains of Galicia, northern Spain, this dark organic honey impressed judges with flavours including eucalyptus and pine-fresh woody notes. t left tasters with a “rich caramel notes on the finish”. tocahoney.com

Greek Style Yoghurt

The Estate Dairy

“Flavours of citrus, hay, and pastures all waltz together,” said judges on sampling this Greek -tyle yogurt made using British cows milk and cultures. t was highly praised for its “insanely creamy, smooth, velvety mouthfeel”. theestatedairy.com

PDO Crème Fraîche 35%

Isigny Sainte-Mère

“This bright, white, pillowy cr me fra che has a rich texture and a taste that is delicate yet persistent,” the judges said of this dairy product. “ ounded on the palate with just a hint of sharpness,” they added. “A delightful example.” isigny-ste-mere.com

Louisa’s Honey Bosco

Louisa’s Honey

Considered one of the world’s rarest honeys, Bosco honey is created not from nectar, but from the dew left on trees. Judges found it malty, with “extremely earthy notes of wood, finishing with a cooling menthol aftertaste.” louisas-honey.com

Supervalu Crème

Fraîche

Musgrave Retail Partners

Ireland

“ elightful,” was the verdict on this cr me fraiche made using Irish milk. “ t reveals aromatic grassiness and clean fatty notes,” added the judges. “Smooth and silky with upfront lemony acidity.” musgrave.ie

Organic Ghee

Czech Ghee

“A lovely, fresh, clean ghee,” remarked the judges, who said the product “slides in like silk, bringing with it that decadence and even more flavour that just makes you roll your eyes and put your head back in pure pleasure.”

czechghee.com

Unpasteurised Salted Butter 250g Isigny Sainte-Mère

A utter made with raw milk from the Isigny region of Normandy, its slow maturation process gives it flavour. “ orgeous creamy consistency,” commented the judges. “ he taste of cream and subtle saltiness are su lime.” isigny-ste-mere.com

No.11 Lemon, Caper & Dill

Sublime Butter

“ his is stunning,” said the judges. “A kick of lemon, salinity from the capers and herby deliciousness from the dill.” he flavoured utter was commended for its “perfectly judged” salt level. sublimebutter.com

Signature Tastes

Taleggio Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland

This semi-soft cheese from Lombardy was considered a visual showstopper. Its grassy, fresh dairy aroma, and savoury qualities, were both noted. “There’s a depth that goes to your toes and stays there.” musgrave.ie

Signature Tastes

Gorgonzola

Musgrave Retail Partners

Ireland

Judges described this Gorgonzola as being “full of wonderful qualities”, complimenting its welldistributed blue and “enticing, rich, lactic aroma”. It was deemed “highly satisfying”. musgrave.ie

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Smoked Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers

“A meaningful cheese with a lovely caramel rind and understated smoky nose,” said judges of this British Gouda-style cheese made with pasturised cows’ milk. The panel described it as “truly exceptional”. lyburnfarm.co.uk

The ee rie

Strathearn Cheese Co.

“Mellow, gently buttery and with intense milky tones,” was the feedback on this cows’ milk cheese, made with vegetarian rennet and aged for three weeks. Judges said it was “quietly sophisticated”, with a well-balanced, rich creamy finish. strathearncheese.co.uk

Sao Miguel 9M Island

hee e Lactacores

This Portuguese semihard cows’ milk cheese has a creamy texture and “waves of complex flavour, savoury with rich dairy notes”. ”A truly harmonious experience”, judges said. lactacores.pt

Signature Tastes Comté

Musgrave Retail Partners

Ireland

This sweet, nutty Comté is made from the milk of high roaming Montbeliarde and Simmental cows. “Creamy and smooth,” remarked the judges, who enjoyed the “fruity and developed” finish. “A wonderful experience”, they said. musgrave.ie

a t hel Baracskai Öreg Best of Hungary

This traditional Hungarian cows milk cheese is “nicely matured and gently crumbly,” said the judges, noting a “gorgeous aftertaste that borders on fruity.” With great complexity and length, they said, it’s “exquisite”. bestofhungary.co.uk

eri u l tra ature he ar hee e Lactalis UK & Ireland

A creamy, extra mature cheddar made from Scottish milk, this cheese impressed the panel with its “tantalising flavour” and “buttery sweetness”. With its marked creaminess and strong flavour, they crowned it a “bold and characterful cheese”. lactalis.co.uk

a hel Blue Cashel Irish Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Aged for over weeks, this blue semi-soft cheese is made in small batches using unhomogenised cows milk. “A very confident, reassuring taste of salty sweetness,” said the judges, adding that it was “exquisite perfection”. cashelblue.com

Cranborne Blue

The Book and Bucket Cheese Company

“The sort of cheese that gets finished off when it s brought to the table”, said the panel of this mild blue cheese made from cows’ milk in Dorset. “This is a crowd pleaser,” they said. thebookandbucketcheese company.co.uk

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Red Fox

Waitrose

Matured for a minimum of months, this smoked cheese gets its colour from anatto, and has a subtle crunch from naturally developed calcium lactate crystals. Judges were wowed by what they said were “terrific tangy, lactic, refreshing notes.” waitrose.com

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Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers

This mould-ripened semihard cheese is made using British milk and vegetarian rennet. Judges enjoyed its mushroom and alpine undertones. “A eautifully balanced and characterful cheese,” they said. lyburnfarm.co.uk

at ft hee e Green Pastures Donegal

“So unexpectedly delightful”, judges said of this Irish soft cows’ milk cheese. Grassy, rich and full, bolstered with luxurious creaminess, it was deemed “stunning in its complexity – deep, creamy and satisfying”. greenpasturesdonegal. com

Kolan iz Maslinove Komine

Sirana Gligora

This hard, smoked Croatian cheese is produced using goats’ milk and is aged in olive pomace. “ he flavour is a delight, with an acidity that heralds the olive notes, and a sweet and nutty level that takes it further.” gligora.com

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Valdresmeieriet

This cheese was considered noteworthy for its dark, intense golden colour, and its buttery and nutty flavour profile. It’s a full fat Gouda made during the summer months using whole milk from Norwegian cows and aged for months. valdresmeieriet.no

Caprice des Dieux

e c rom e Dairy UK

Judges were surprised by this soft cows’ milk cheese, reminiscent of Brie. “The oozy soft centre is so luxurious but cleverly very light. A really thrilling experience of developing flavours”.

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Smoked Burrata / Burrata Affumicata

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Smoked over beech wood, this burrata is handmade using microbial rennet that is suitable for vegetarians.

“It has a beautiful punch of smoke and the inside is delicately creamy, with a delightfully oozy centre,” remarked the panel. l .com

Romero

El Prado de Llera

“A joy to eat”, declared judges when sampling this Spanish cheese made using milk from the native Merino sheep. Romero is matured for 280 days and macerated in olive oil, Iberian lard, and aromatic branches of wild rosemary. elpradodellera.es

Cacio Di Venere

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Made with organic sheep’s milk, this cheese contains fine flakes of white truffle. udges said it was excellently balanced and deeply moreish, with the truffle adding to the nutty depth of the cheese.

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Cacio Di Giove

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This Italian mature sheep’s milk cheese contains pure saffron pistils, which make it “really vibrant in the mouth”, according to judges, who called it “inspired, inspiring and intense”.

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Queso Manchego

Artesano DOP AñejoVillajos ro ll err

This “beautiful wedge of Manchego with a lovely ivory paste”, was deemed a grown-up cheese with umami, savoury tones and a “delicious peppery aftertaste”. villajos.es

Queso de Oveja

Artesano Curado al Pimentón - Villegas ro ll err

Ripened for 9-12 months, this raw sheep’s milk cheese from Spain brings “a gorgeous acidity that tickles your tongue”. They also praised it for its rustic appearance and “a delightful aroma”. villajos.es

Antaño

El Prado de Llera

This Spanish cheese is made with the raw milk of Merino sheep and is matured for a year. It has a natural crust spread with olive oil and a thin layer of Iberian lard, which the judges said shows great finesse.

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Riserva Del Fondatore Special Edition

e fic o l or o

“An entirely gorgeous cheese which feels perfect in every respect,” the panel said of this Italian sheep’s milk cheese. They added: “the flavour is delicious, with plenty going on –biscuity and sweet, with a lactic zing.”

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Cremositos Del Zujar

r e ere

“The grassy notes come through clearly on the palate, and the texture is smooth and indulgent”, remarked the judges when sampling this raw sheep’s milk cheese from Spain. “We felt that it was incredi ly refined,” they added. r e ere .com

Riserva Del Fondatore e fic o l or o

This Italian sheep’s milk cheese is “initially sweet, delivering mild, savoury arn-yard flavours”, according to the panel of judges. They applauded its great length and complexity, noting a creamy mouthfeel and a mineral finish.

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Queso de Oveja Trufado

Pasteurizado Curado lle de

This Spanish sheep’s milk cheese is made using pasteurised milk and flavoured with lack truffle. udges felt the flavours were “warm, comforting and long lasting”, adding that the truffle element has been “extremely welljudged and balanced”.

Cremositos Del ZujarBlack Truffle r e ere

Matured on wooden boards for 70 days, this Spanish cheese is produced using raw sheep’s milk and has een flavoured with lack truffle for a result judges described as “utterly, utterly wonderful”. r e ere .com

Epiros Organic Feta

PDO Cheese

Epirus

This organic feta, made with milk from Greek ewes and goats, was described as “clean, sharp, crumbly and refreshing”. Judges said: “Soft and crumbly, yet melting on the tongue.” epiros.eu

Kourellas Organic Feta

P.D.O. cheese

Kourellas

The milk for this organic PDO feta comes from sheep and goats that graze on wild grasses and aromatic herbs of the mountains in Greneva, Greece. The resulting cheese is “very zesty and full of lactic tang”. o rell .com

CHEESE

Cornish Yarg er r e

Nettle wrapped and matured for 5-6 weeks, this aerphilly-style cheese was revered for its fresh citrus zing. Judges liked how “the flavour notes champion the freshness of the milk”, and said it was “mild, but with distinct character”. l erd r e .co.

Queijo De Ovelha Amanteigado

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This Portuguese cheese is made with raw sheep’s milk and thistle flower. “We loved the sweetness, yeastiness and bitter notes”, said the judges, noting a super-smooth, soft, creamy texture. e o c m .com

Queijo Ovelha Curado

e o o d e ured for around days, this traditional Portuguese semi-soft cheese is produced from raw sheep’s milk. “We loved the slightly farmyard taste with a little funk and umami”, remarked the judges, who said the cheese had perfect acidity. e o c m .com

OILS

Stazione No. 1

Stazione

Produced in limited batches, this cold-pressed EVO comes from a blend of rare heritage olives from the Italian region of Molise. “Thick, creamy and luxurious,” the judges said, praising its balance of grassiness and peppery notes.

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Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil ro er old pe eed l

This cold-pressed rapeseed oil from Northern Ireland was revered for its clarity and clean flavours. udges found it “delightful,” with its right freshness, nuttiness and grassy flavours. ro er old.co.

No.1 Goat’s Milk Gouda Waitrose

This aged goat gouda from Holland is matured for a minimum of ten months and was considered “utterly scrumptious” y the judges, who said it was “warming, smooth and utterscotch sweet”. t was crowned “an outstanding cheese”. waitrose.com

ZEET Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

EVOO Zeet

Garlic from Andalucia is infused into this Arbequinea extra virgin olive oil. Judges felt the marriage of fresh garlic and rich, silky, olive oil was perfectly balanced, hailing its “deep, spicy, slowroasted garlic flavour”. evoozeet.com

Gold Infusion Sicilian Lemon Rapeseed Oil

orderfield

Sicilian lemon oil and cold-pressed rapeseed oil deliver a product the judges said “sings of clean, fresh lemon - zest, juice and pith working in harmony”. “A very well made, special oil,” they added. orderfield .co.

Omega Pressery Extra

Virgin Avocado Oil

me re er

Around 25 ripe avocados go into each 250ml bottle of this extra virgin coldpressed avocado oil. “Buttery, velvety smooth and clean tasting,” remark judges. “ ull of the flavour of ripe avocados, freshly picked off the tree. It is an ex uisite oil.” ome pre er .com

hitarri e with Truffle er r fi nfused with talian truffles, this dried chitarrine pasta is made using semolina flour and releases “waves of uttery truffle flavour,” according to judges, who found it to have a “delicious gentle, earthy umami note in the mouth that lingers”. l cer .com

Biona

Organic Raw Virgin Coconut Oil

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Made from fresh organic coconuts, this raw coldpressed oil had judges praising its clean, delicate flavour, considered “as close to nature as can e”. The aftertaste was clean, they said, with a “lingering sense of richness”. dm llor c .com

Wagyu Dripping

“This creamy dripping yields a golden liquid with a rich, eefy smell,” commented judges on this cooking fat made from Wagyu beef. They described its intense grassiness, hints of hazelnut, and a long finish that they said “lingers on the lips”. ro r d r ll.co.

Christmas Spice Granola rd c e

An enticing mix of maple syrup and spice drew judges into this hristmas spiced granola. As well as buckwheat, hazelnuts, cashews and oats, the mix includes cranberries and orange peel. “This granola is harmonious,” they said. “A rare achievement.” rd c e .com

Walnut Oil

Judges said this organic cold-pressed walnut oil had “an absolutely stunning flavour profile,” tasting like the “absolute essence of fresh walnut”. They said it was aromatic, with herbal notes, with a texture both buttery and smooth. o or co l. e

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This oil is made from Morovian walnuts and filtered to deliver a honeycoloured appearance and a wholesome, full-bodied, perfectly alanced flavour profile. udges enjoyed what they called a “very pure and delicate walnut flavour”, and a su tle pepperiness on the finish. c mor .c

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DID YOU KNOW?

This year, only 5,590 products of the total products entered received an award (40.8%) and of the 2,418 winning companies, 1,733 (71.6%) are based in the UK while 685 (28.4%) are from overseas.

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WHAT DO THE STARS MEAN?

Each jar, packet or bottle displaying a Great Taste logo is guaranteed to have been through the rigorous and independent judging process. The logo will display the year it was judged and the o cial star-rating.

It’s not about smart packaging or clever marketing – it’s all about Great Taste.

3-stars: exquisite Extraordinarily tasty foods – less than 2% of products are awarded 3-stars each year. Buy it!

2-stars: outstanding Above and beyond delicious – about 10% of entries will achieve this rating.

1-star: simply delicious

A food that delivers fantastic avour –approximately 28% of entries will achieve this rating each year.

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Chipotle

Ketchup

Posh Sauce

Judges referred to this chipotle & tomato ketchup as very superior and grown-up. They commented on the condiment’s excellent seasoning level, allowing the chipotle to bring “delight” to the product. poshsauce.uk.com

Ghost Chilli & Black Lime Ketchup

l c fire ood

Armagh Bramley apple cider vinegar is used in this ketchup along with Ghost chillies and black limes, which “really bring something different,” said judges, impressed with the complex flavours and the “perfectly pitched” heat. l c fire ood.com

Ketchup

But Gooder e e le

This ketchup is made using surplus apples and pears that would otherwise have gone to waste. “We loved its fruity depths,” remarked the judges. “Everything we adore about ‘the’ classic ketchup is here, but it’s cleaner and more honest.” r e er le.com

Scotch & Scorpion or ll omp

“A triumph,” declared judges of this hot sauce, made using Scotch Bonnet and Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers, pepped-up with Brain Strain and Carolina Reaper chillies. “An incredibly well-constructed flavour profile,” they said. cor c ll comp .com

Habanero Chilli Jam

“This is a very versatile jam”, said judges of this Habanero chilli jam that’s been skilfully brought together with tamarind, mustard and cardamom.

“The jam is smooth, full, rich and flavoursome”, they remarked, as well as “layered, aromatic and complex”. mr .co.

SEASONINGS

Low Sodium Soy Sauce

PD Biotech Co.

On tasting this gluten-free sauce made from soy and Taiwanese black beans, judges called it “the gold standard of soy sauces”. “It has the complexity of a Worcestershire sauce, with sweet caramel, smoky notes and a deep umami savouriness,” they added. pdvivo.com

Sea Salt Flakes Smoked & Spicy Salt Odyssey

This charming, coralcoloured Greek sea salt was said to have beautiful crystals and an invigorating aroma from the added smoked paprika and chilli. Judges said every crystal brings intense colour and flavour. saltodyssey.com

The Mexican Lime One Halopeños

Home-grown jalapeños have been shredded and combined with apple cider vinegar and a blend of spices to create this sauce and give it what the panel said was “rounded and beautifully integrated heat”. lope o .com

DYB Naturally Brewed

Brown Soybean Soy auce itru fla r

DoYouBo Juice from lemons grown in the agricultural hot spot of Pingtung, Taiwan, are infused into brown bean soy sauce to deliver a product that the judges said has “a beautiful alance of flavours”. mitdub.com

Seasoned

Rice Vinegar ee m ee

Judges felt this rice vinegar “would add some magic to any marinade or sauce”. As well as notes of caramel, chocolate and citrus, judges were won over by its umami, savoury finish, which they called was “clever and delicious”. shopuk.lkk.com

Whole Young Green Kampot Peppercorns dode mpo epper rm m od

“These little peppercorns pack a real punch”, said judges of these Kampot peppercorns, harvested young and green. They were impressed by the burst of juice, the crunch and the citrus-laced heat. dodepepper.co.

Oak Smoked Pyramid

Sea Salt re r ec e

Sea water from Macedonia is evaporated to create delicate pyramids of salt, which are then smoked for eight hours over oak. The result was considered “absolutely sensational” by the judges. fire .co.

B la e alte ree Pepper o o o ce

These green peppercorns have been salted and are said to deliver delightful small ursts of flavour when bitten into. Judges were taken with the citrus zing that mellows out the heat, and crowned them “a culinary masterpiece”. yoyolaossauce.co.uk

Blackthorn Salt l c or l

This organic sea salt is formed slowly over five days over a thorn tower, which imparts savoury bark tannins into the crystals. “This is clean, bright, minerally, and so fresh you almost smell the Scottish sea breezes,” said the judges. l c or l .co.

Smoked Sea Salt c ll l d e l

Achil Island sits off the west coast of Ireland, where this sea salt is produced before being hot-smoked over beech and oak. “An unforgettable experience”, said judges, who described it as “a natural and wild product”. c ll l d e l . e

Fermented Kampot pepper: President Edition

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These fermented peppercorns come from a microlot of small farmers in the Kampot region of Cambodia. Judges said: “It is fruity, floral, lightly salty, and almost melts in the mouth.” pepperfield.com

Freeze-dried Green Kampot pepper

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“ his has a grassy, floral, garden aroma”, said judges, who also got flavours of green tea and citrus. “A delicate crisp texture, gives way to a right flavour,” they said. “These peppercorns have quite some punch.” pepperfield.com

Mitakawani Village Nutmeg

Ujamaa Spice

This nutmeg and mace is grown by villagers of Mitakawani in central Zanzibar, then sun-dried. Tasters were swept away. “The olfactory senses are put into overdrive”, they said, noting “waves of florality, citrus and spice”. ujamaaspice.com

Saffron threads

Scarlet Saffron

“This is superb”, said judges of these premium, grade 1 Spanish threads that are “wonderfully long, flat, deeply coloured and aromatic”. They claimed the strands were almost luminous, producing a beautiful, deep yellow liquid. scarlet-saffron.com

Kandy Heirloom

Cinnamon Food of Gods

This heirloom cinnamon comes from regenerative farms in Sri Lanka where the bark is peeled, handrolled and dried. The panel said these cinnamon sticks held “deep sweetness, gentle warmth and wonderfully bright aroma”. foodofgods.com

VINEGARS

Full Moon

Pago de los Baldios San Carlos

This balsamic vinegar is made from Pedro Ximenez grape must and has been reduced by 50% of its volume to deliver a syrupy texture. “Sensational and beautifully balanced,” said the judges. “A stunning vinegar.” pagobaldiosancarlos. com

Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Womersley Fruit & Herb Vinegars

“There is a subtle yet bold complexity to this outstanding balsamic”, remarked the panel of this blackberry balsamic of Modena. Judges said it had been made with great finesse, deeming it to e “deliciously fruity”. womersleyfoods.com

Neolea White Balsamic 250ml

Neolea

Premium white balsamic and grape must is aged in American oak to add richness and a vanilla and honey sweetness that judges found memorable and reminiscent of dessert wine. “Ultimately elegant and refined,” judges said. neolea.com

Nadia’s saffron

Nadia’s Saffron

“Utterly stunning,” said judges of this Bulgarian saffron that has an earthy fragrance and tastes incredible. They said the flavour was “delicate yet distinctive,” declaring it “an authentic, fragrant product with lots of versatility.”

Hop & Roll Sri Lankan

Roasted Curry Powder

Hop & Roll

“ omplex roast flavours come through strongly, hand in hand with rich spice and a pleasant level of heat”, said the panel when tasting this Sri Lankan spice mix. The blend of herbs and spices was considered versatile and well-conceived. op droll.co.

White Balsamic (Blanco) Fino

A sweet white balsamic made from the must of Pedro Ximenez grapes. Full bodied and creamy, this vinegar was hailed by the panel as “supremely elegant with floral lightness and a depth of flavour that carries across the palate”. fi ool eo l.co.

Jordan Original - Bio Weißer Balsamico Jordan Olivenoel

“We loved the length and power of this vinegar,” explained judges when tasting this white balsamic made from Roditis grapes. “It’s aromatic, warm and mouth-filling,” they said, describing it as making the taste buds dance and sing. jordanolivenoel.de

Due Vittorie Apple

Cider Vinegar

Artisan Olive Oil Company

This aged Italian dark apple cider vinegar has a caramel toffee quality that judges found delicious. “Texturally impressive,” “incredibly nuanced and well-made,” they said. artisanoliveoilcompany. com

Sweet Horseradish Vinegar

Vinegar Tips

Willy’s ACV Organic

Live Turmeric & Eureka

The panel tasting this sweet horseradish vinegar, called it “jolly clever”. After aging for three months, the product is filtered, reinfused, and filtered again, making for a vinegar that has a lingering soft and peppery finish. e r p o l e.co.

Lemon Apple Cider Vinegar

Willy’s

Black pepper and honey are used in this organic ACV, with Eureka lemons and turmeric. Judges said it was “a delightfully complex cider vinegar”, noting earthy tones, warmth and bright acidity. willysacv.com

Banana Bread

Rafaello Cake

SV/CT Applewood

Smoked Salmon

Dunn’s of Dublin

The panel said this cured salmon – smoked over applewood chips for 10 hours was firm and fresh on the tongue. They loved its subtle cure, with the right hint of sweetness, and its “extremely well alanced” finish. dunns.ie

Smoked

Eel

Burren Smokehouse

“A joy to ehold,” exclaimed judges of these whole eels that have been smoked over oak. “A beautiful balance of cure, salt and natural flavour of the eel,” they said. “ weet and juicy, with just the perfect touch of salinity.” burrensmokehouse.ie

Hot Smoked Trout

East Neuk Kilnhouse

Judges said this rainbow trout, which has been hot smoked over oak wood, has a soft, moist texture that melts in the mouth.

“The delicacy and all the character of trout shines through,” they continued.

“A handsome fish.” enkilnhouse.com

Louet Feisser no 2 Carlingford Oyster Company

These fresh gigas oysters come from Carlingford Lough in Northern Ireland where they enefit from perfect growing conditions. “Plump, juicy and luxurious in the mouth,” said the panel. carlingfordoyster company.ie

Premium Anchovies in Olive Oil

Conservas Catalina

“The texture was incredi le”, said judges when biting into these Cantabrian anchovies preserved in olive oil.

“Super-rich and meaty and deep in flavour,” they continued. “A brilliant and high- uality ingredient.” conservascatalina.com

SNACKS

Organic Kalamata Olives Plain Oliveology

These naturally cured and unpasturised Kalamata olives come from a small organic farm in Sparta. Marinated in extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and salt, judges said they were “sweet, plump and juicyursting with flavours”. oliveology.co.uk

Vegan Seaweed, Wasabi and Soy Popcorn

PopCornaa

This savoury popcorn is so from the addition of seaweed, wasabi and soy, lending salinity, umami and heat. Judges said it was well-balanced and moreish, applauding the innovative combination. popcornaa.com

Anchovies in Butter

Conservas Catalina

Judges thought these anchovies in butter were both sophisticated and versatile. They were considered a stand-out product which carried a very natural taste and firm meaty texture. “ he salt level is excellent,” the judges said. conservascatalina.com

THIS™ Isn’t Lamb Kebabs THIS™

Pea protein, cumin and mint are used to create these vegan kebabs, reminiscent of lamb. “This is extraordinary,” said judges, impressed by the “fatty and meaty lamb mouthfeel”. this.co

Pea Green Boat Cheese

Sablés with Cumin Shortbread House of Edinburgh 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano, mature Dorset cheddar, and whole cumin seeds come together in biscuits judges said had a “lovely uttery crum le” and “dramatically bright cumin notes.” shortbreadhouse.com

Filetes de Anchoas del Cantabrico

Conservas Mª Asun Velar

The panel said that these Cantabrian anchovies “burst with layers of flavour”, noting sweetness, saltiness and a clean natural fish note. “ he flavours keep on coming in waves like the sea. Some of the best anchovies any of us have ever tasted.” mariasunvelar.com

Organic Chicken, Leek & Tarragon Pie

Brassica Dorset

“ tylishly home-made”, remarked judges of this pie filled with organic est Country chicken, leeks and tarragon. The judicious use of tarragon impressed the panel, who said it was “a sumptuous pie, with flaky layers a-plenty”. brassica.uk

Malaysian Spiral Potato Curry Puff

Sueperlicious Bakery

This handmade puff pastry is filled with a sweet potato and coconut curry with an “astonishing depth of flavour”, said to e “dangerously delicious”. The spice level is said to be just the right level of feisty. sueperliciousbakery. co.uk

DANDS Wasabi

Hummus

Dips And Sticks

There is a real depth of flavour to this delicious hummus, according to the judges.“The level of wasabi is really wellbalanced and the texture is gorgeously luscious”, they said, calling it “brilliant and exciting”. dandsthegoodsnacks. co.uk

Perelló Smoked

Catalan Almonds

Brindisa

Selected from local growers, this mixture of different Catalan almond varieties has been fried, salted, and lightly smoked. “A wonderful, versatile snack,” said judges. “There is a lovely crunch with a creamy texture and complexity.” brindisa.com

Handcrafted double strength seabuckthorn nectar with fresh organic ginger, Buck Russian offers a uniquely invigorating taste experience. Sustainably harvested wild seabuckthorn ensures each bottle is a celebration of nature’s ﬁnest.

This live and vibrant burst of tart seabuckthorn, balanced with warming ginger, also supports a healthy immune system.

Contact us also for our delicious Great Taste 1-Star winning raw Pure Seabuckthorn Juice (cold pressed to order), frozen berries and any other seabuckthorn products. Available online at: www.seabuckthornscotland.com

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DID YOU KNOW?

This year, just 266 products, (1.9% of entries) submitted to Great Taste have been awarded the top 3-star accreditation. Meanwhile, 3,938 entries were awarded a 1-star and 1,386 products were awarded a 2-star.

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“We love the deep molasses appearance of your honey and the aromas of tobacco, caramel and pine resin alongside delicate floral notes; a glorious and complex tasting experience.” – Great Taste Judge www.beewaysarabia.com

Colombia ‘Orange & Cardamon’ Blend

Dark Woods Coffee

A blend of two coffees that have undergone extraordinary techniques – one fermented with fresh oranges, and the other cured with fresh cardamom. The result is “a delightful blend”, with festive aromas. darkwoodscoffee.co.uk

Colombia El Placer

100% Wush Wush Black Honey

Dark Woods Coffee

“A beautifully balanced coffee that inspires contemplative savouring”, remarked judges. The beans have undergone a Black Honey processing prior to roasting – creating fruity, fermented flavours. darkwoodscoffee.co.uk

Kenya Kaiguri Nyeri AA

The Lost Barn Coffee Roasters

Judges of this Kenyan coffee from the Kaiguri washing station said it has both initial impact and a lot of subtleties to explore. “It is well-balanced with enough refreshing acidity to complement the sweeter, fruity elements.” lostbarncoffee.co.uk

Guava Banana

True North Coffee Roasters

This Colombian coffee from Tolima has undergone an anaerobic process, resulting in a big, fruity coffee that judges said “moves from caramelised pineapple to deep chocolate smoothness”. truenorthcoffee.co.uk

Derek - Seasonal Espresso Bean Brothers Coffee Company

Blending coffees from Ethiopia, Brazil and El Salvador, this seasonal blend has a sweetness that works very well as an espresso and even better in a flat white, according to judges. beanbrothers.co.uk

Pure Gusto Valentia

Espresso Coffee Beans

Pure Roast Coffee

This coffee is “rich and syrupy with deep lack erry fruit flavour enhanced by a rich creaminess”, said the judges. “Wonderful longevity, chocolatey goodness and bright bitterness.” pureroastcoffee.co.uk

Light Roast House Blend

StudioCaffeine

This vibrant light roast espresso blend is euphoric of Ethiopian and Honduran Arabica coffee beans. Judges said it was “bright and fruity with a sweet red apple finish”, adding that the coffee also “delivers nutty flavours that have delightful longevity.” studiocaffeine.com.hk

Decaf Kolumbia Popayan KAVOHOLIK

This Colombian coffee has been decaffeinated through a sugar cane process and has “delightful peach and apricot notes” on tasting. Judges said: “You’d barely guess this was decaf – it’s brightly refreshing and inspiring.” kavoholik.sk

Captain’s Grog - Rum Marinated Coffee Beans Bean Brothers Coffee Company

Exploding with exotic flavours, this uatemalan coffee has been marinated in Vintage Ron Los Valientes 20-Year-Old Rum before being barrelled. “Winey, umami and fullon,” the judges said. beanbrothers.co.uk

Papua New Guinea

Small Batch Coffee

Roasters

Sourced from small holders in Papua New uinea s estern Highlands, this single origin coffee was said to have wonderful balance. “Delicious, complex, and fruity”, judges called it “glorious, with a soft fudge-like quality”. smallbatchcoffee.co.uk

Nott Fjødr Light Roast Decaf Blend

Danelaw Coffee

A blend of fully washed Colombian coffees that have undergone a natural sugar cane process to remove the caffeine. Judges said the coffee was exciting and flavourful, adding that it carried “a fruity, juicy set of flavours”. danelaw.coffee

Rwanda Kamonyi

Women Coffee Organic Doraz Cafe

A washed 100% Arabica coffee from Rwanda that judges said was “complex and beautifully balanced”. The organic coffee has “buttery pastry notes of apple tart”. doraz.sk

Black Hill

Dark Woods Coffee

This espresso blend uses a mix of speciality coffee beans that are roasted darker. Judges commended it for being rich, deeply flavourful, dark chocolatey and nutty, also noting a big tobacco flavour and some sweet spice. darkwoodscoffee.co.uk

1895 Petal Storm Beans Lavazza

This coffee has been postblended, meaning beans from Ethiopia, Brazil and uatemala have een roasted individually, resulting in “a luxurious coffee” judges said was “floral and slightly citric, with light honeycomb”. lavazza.co.uk

Ethiopian Rocko Mountain Monsoon Estates Coffee Co

“This is an absolute joy”, said judges of this Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee that has undergone natural processing. “It has flavours of sweet, sticky ginger, lengthened by pitch-perfect acidity, with back notes of caramel.” monsoonestates.co.uk

Beauty

of SummerHoney Flavour Black Tea

Lu Yu Estate

This fermented, lightly roasted tea from Taiwan has a sweet, honeyed aftertaste due to its leaves being bitten by leafhopper insects. Judges found it “wonderfully layered, honey noted tea with florality emerging nicely”.

Smaller Green

Leafhopper Honey

Flavour Black Tea

Junjie Lin Tea Garden

Judges enjoyed red liquor and the “magnolia and honeyed notes” in this brew. The leaves of this single estate tea have been bitten by leafhopper insects, which results in a tea with a particular honeyed flavour.

Liping Red Oolong Tea

Liping Tea Farm

These pesticide-free tea buds are harvested during the coldest season in Taiwan. The result is a red oolong considered “delightful” by the judges, said to carry “blossom and honey notes with “great layering and complexity”. lipingtea.weebly.com

Smaller Green

Leafhopper Honey

Flavour Black Tea

Junjie Lin Tea Garden

Large-leaf Oolong and Jhinhsuan teas have been blended in this single estate loose leaf, 90-100% fermented tea. Judges said a brew has a “passion fruit character with light honeyed notes”.

Kakuhori Benifuuki

Black Tea

Wakohen Inc.

Using the special cultivar Benfuki, this black tea is “creamy and fruity on the palate”. Judges said it was “almost glowing with life,” and hailed it as a perfect example of the genre. wakohen.co.jp/en/

En The Matcha - Suiun Ikomiki

This powdered 100% Japanese Matcha green tea was said to be “complex, thick and delicious,” with judges picking out a “subtle and creamy nuttiness.” As well as its silkiness, they also praised the “sweet white chocolate finish”. ikomiki.uk

En The Matcha - Konjo Ikomiki

“This is a connoisseur’s tea,” said judges of this 100% Matcha green tea from Japan. They found an intense savoury note, with hints of toasted rice in this tea, and were impressed with its “delightful, lingering finish”. ikomiki.uk

Cloud Mist Unravel Tea

This Chinese green tea is picked in the spring resulting in a “refined, delicate, sweet infusion with marked umami presence”. Judges found a sweetness that persists eautifully in the finish, along with a refreshing level of light astringency. unraveltea.com

Red Berry & Flower Birchall Tea

i iscus flowers, currants, elderberries and strawberries combine to deliver this exceptional fruit infusion. Judges said it had a “wonderful sweet, tart and fruity flavour with great balance and length”, crowning it “a really lovely drink with bags of charm”. birchalltea.co.uk

Infusões The Pur terroir - Hortelã Pimenta “Chocolate” Quinta de Soalheiro

This loose leaf herbal infusion of whole chocolate peppermint leaves from Portugal, is slowly dried to retain essential oils. Judges were taken with its freshness, crispness and mouthfeel. soalheiro.com

Pink Gingerlily

Pryce Tea

Alishang Oolong tea is mixed with ginger flower and rosemary to create this flavoured tea. “ he oolong tea perfectly frames the floral flavours”, said judges, who described it as a “thoughtfully created blend, with the balance spot on”. prycetea.com

Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate – Original

The Studio Coffee Roasters

he flavour of this cold brew concentrate is made with Ethiopian coffee steeped in for 16 hours. Tasters said it has a “smoothness, and an approachable, nearly caramelised sweetness”. thestudiocoffee.com

Organic Herbal Tea “Lemoninja”

Grizo & Prasino

Lemon verbena, spearmint and pieces of lemon come together in this organic loose leaf herbal tea from reece. “ he flavour is warm and welcoming and well balanced,” said the judges. “Expressive and impressive.” grizoprasino.com

Infusões The Pur terroir - Tomilho Limão Quinta de Soalheiro

Whole leaves of Portuguese lemon thyme are hand-selected for this herbal infusion. Judges praised its freshness and subtlety. “Some thymes can be very strong, but this isn’t. It is gentle and cool, refreshing and thirstquenching,” they said. soalheiro.com

Single–Origin Peruvian Wholebean Cocoa Tea

Barbers bean to bar “The level of chocolate flavour is fascinating,” said the panel of this chocolate tea made from 100% Peruvian cocoa beans. “The taste is exciting”, they said, both clean and indulgent. barberscocoa.co.uk

DID YOU KNOW?

All Great Taste 3-star winning products were tasted and judged again by the knowledgeable judging panel to determine the Golden Fork trophy winners and the 2024 Supreme Champion.

Eltham Bees honey, made from the nectar of lime and chestnut flowers from the linden tree, offers a smooth, rich taste with subtle citrus and nutty undertones. Pure and unaltered, this honey is rich in natural goodness, including vitamins and minerals and great for tackling pollen allergies and hay fever. Perfect for spreading, stirring into tea, or enjoying by the spoonful, each jar delivers the authentic flavour and health benefits of Eltham’s local blooms.

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