Review: Degustabox May (Brunch & Afternoon Tea)

The latest Degustabox arrived and the theme of the month is 'Brunch & Afternoon Tea'. Inside the surprise foodie box was another great mix of tasty snacks and sweet treats.

About Degustabox:

Degustabox is a monthly foodie subscription service that sends out 10 to 15 specially selected foodie products per box. There's always a great mix of new products that I haven't tried before, as well as plenty of treats from more established brands. Each Degustabox costs £12.99, delivery costs are included in the price, and there is no fixed contract involved. 

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Here's a quick round up of all the products I received in the latest Degustabox:

Koko Dairy Free: This Super Milk is enriched with 9 key vitamins and minerals. It's a great replacement for regular milk.  I only use dairy free milk for cereals and hot drinks so this was a very welcome surprise in the Degustabox.

Oteas: I love flavoured black teas so I was excited to try this new (to me) brand. The biodegradable teabags look lovely and smell amazing too! The tea itself is fragrant with a subtle sweetness from the fruity apricot.

Indie Bay: Tasty pretzel bites made with spelt flour and seasoned with rock salt. I enjoyed these as a snack and it's great to know that they are vegan and have less than 100 calories per pack.

Daelmans Stroopwafels: A single pack of Daelmans Stroopwafels which contains two waffles with a caramel filling. My son loved these so much that we've added them to our next shopping list.

Splenda: A mini pack of Splenda sucralose with 100 calorie free sweeteners. The Degustabox leaflet also includes a recipe for a Cinnamon Latte made with Splenda that I will have to give a try.

Fruity Beauties: A fun and nutricious fruity bar that is perfect for kids. This had a soft, chewy texture with a sweet and tangy flavour.

Free From Fellows - Midget Gems: As the name would suggest, these Midget Gems are made without sugar, gluten, gelatine and dairy. They're suitable for vegans and are also free from artificial colours and flavourings. I'm really glad that Degustabox introduced me to this brand as it's definitely one I'll be looking out for from now on. They also make Gummy Bear and Cola Bottles which I hope to find soon.

Hellman's Vegan Mayo: The iconic mayo brand is now vegan! I've been meaning to try this one so thank you Degustabox. The flavour is just as creamy and delicious as the Hellman's Real Mayonnaise and is perfect for sandwiches and veggie burgers.

Kuhne Gin Cornichons: Extra crunchy guerkins refined with a Gin to give them a refreshing, fruity edge. There is also a Whiskey Cornichhons variety available that adds sweeter, vanilla notes.

Firefly: A refreshing blend of Lemon, Lime & Ginger with botanticals such as nettle and dandelion. It's lovely over ice with a reviving citrus flavour.

Shore Seaweed Puffs: These are available in four different flavours - I received the Lime, Chilli & Coconut. They're full of flavour, with each of the three elements coming through. The chilli provides a bit of a kick but is balanced by the creaminess of the coconut.

MilkyBar Mix Ups: I've already bought these a few times since they've been released as my kids really enjoy them. The mix of white and milk chocolate makes these a winner.

Overall, I enjoyed the selection of surprise groceries in this month's Degustabox - there were plenty of new brands to discover. I was especially happy to find the Hellman's Vegan Mayo, Firefly Drinks and Oteas. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this months Degustabox in the comments below.

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I received a Degustabox in order to provide an honest review.

Degustabox Review - April Foodie Box & Discount Code

A quick look at all the goodies that arrived in the April Degustabox. It was a packed one! Keep reading for all the details and also a fab money off code for your first box.

Discount Code - 8TL75

Degustabox is a monthly foodie subscription service that sends out a range of specially selected foodie products. There's always a great mix of new products that I haven't tried before, as well as plenty of treats from more established brands. Each Degustabox costs £12.99, delivery costs are included in the price, and there is no fixed contract involved - you can cancel at any time. 

The discount code gives you £5 off your first box, making it only £7.99 delivered. Check out the Degustabox website below and enter the new discount code: 8TL75

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Here's a quick round up of all the products I received in the latest Degustabox:

a2 Milk: A full size bottle of easy to digest a2 Milk. This long life milk is naturally free from the A1 protein found in regular cow's milk so it's easier to digest. I always like to keep a bottle of long life milk in the cupboard so this will come in very useful.

Mutti Passata & Finely Chopped Tomatoes: This expensive looking brand is the winner of a Great Taste Award and uses only the finest Italian tomatoes. I use a lot of tinned tomatoes and passata at home in my cooking so I couldn't wait to give these a try. I was pleased to find that both had lovely thick textures with a wonderful depth of flavour to the tomatoes.

Juicy Fuel Cola: Two cans of an energy drink with a difference. The all natural Juicy Fuel Cola is available in two flavours; Blueberry and Cherry. It's made with no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners and no preservatives and somehow also manages to be one of your five a day! I loved both of these - the flavours are deliciously fruity but also have that distinctive cola flavour.

Happy Down Sparkling Cocktail: For subscribers to the alcohol option only. This is an intriguing drink flavoured with fresh lychee, guava, and a dash of chilli to create a refreshing cocktail.

Lucozade Energy Orange: A bottle of Lucozade Energy - one of my husbands favourite drinks so he quickly called dibs on this one!

Milkybar Wowsomes: Little bars of Milkybar white chocolate made with 30% less sugar compared to similar chocolate bars. There are two varieties; white chocolate fill and milk chocolate with a crispy oat cereal. My kids loved these!

Mindful Bites: A premium brand of unique nut butters blended with superfoods and unique flavours. I received four innovative 'squeeze sachets' which are meant to be eaten on the go. I loved the  flavours of these, especially the Hazelnut & Blueberry Nut Butter - the fruity blueberry was a surprisingly good match for the creamy hazelnut butter.

Idahoan's Perfect Mash: This easy to make instant mash is super convenient and tasty. The whole family loved the creamy, fluffy texture and delicious garlic flavour. It's perfect with veggie sausages!

The Food Doctor: Two little packs of tasty snacks from The Food Doctor - a Smokin' Edamame Mix and a Full of Beans Protein Mix. The snacks are high in fibre and a good source of protein.

Haribo Giant Strawbs: Funnily enough this is one variety of Haribo that I've never tried. They're suitable for vegetarians and are now available in this sharing size pack and smaller pocket size packs. The flavour is super fruity with a sour edge and they also have a soft but slightly sticky-to-eat texture.

Trek Protein Energy Chunks: Two bags of these Protein Energy Chunks in Cocoa Peanut Peak and Toffee Triumph from Trek. These are tasty cold-pressed nibbles made with natural wholefood ingredients. I enjoyed both flavours but I think the super sweet Toffee Triumph was my favourite.

Nick's Kexbar: A chocolate wafer bar with no added sugar (it's sweetened with Steviol). It's a tasty enough wafer bar with a nice vanilla sweetness. 

LioBites Strawberry & Banana Smoothie Bites: These are 100% fruit crisps made with freshly frozen fruit smoothies that are freeze dried. They're also 1 of 5 a day and vegan with no added sugar. My kids really enjoyed the fruity flavour and fun crunchy texture.

Once again I enjoyed the selection of surprise groceries in this month's Degustabox - there were plenty of new brands to discover. I was especially happy to find the Mutti Italian products, Juicy Fuel Cola and Idahoan Roasted Garlic Mash. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this months Degustabox in the comments below.

For more details:
Degustabox website: www.degustabox.com

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I received a Degustabox in order to provide an honest review.

Degustabox Review March - Subscription Foodie Box & Discount Code!

The March Degustabox arrived full of surprise groceries and treats. There were plenty of new brands inside, alongside the usual big hitters, and a chocolate treat for Easter too. Keep reading for details of all the products in the Degustabox and also a fab discount code.

Discount Code - 8TL75

Degustabox is a monthly foodie subscription service that sends out a range of specially selected foodie products. There's always a great mix of new products that I haven't tried before, as well as plenty of treats from more established brands. Each Degustabox costs £12.99, delivery costs are included in the price, and there is no fixed contract involved - you can cancel at any time. 

The discount code gives you £5 off your first box, making it only £7.99 delivered. Check out the Degustabox website below and enter the new discount code: 8TL75

www.degustabox.com/en/

Here's a quick round up of all the products I received in the latest Degustabox:

Shreddies Max Granola: A full sized box of Shreddies Max Granola. I've tried this cereal before and enjoyed it. The granola pieces are made up of crunchy oat clusters with Shreddies pieces. 

Ribena Pineapple & Passion Fruit: I was excited to find this new summery Ribena flavour in the March Degustabox as I haven't seen this one instore yet in this larger size. The Ribena Mango & Lime was one of my favourite drinks last summer so I can't wait to give this Pineapple & Passion Fruit flavour a try.

Canny All Natural Chocolate Milk: Degustabox often features quirky drinks by brands that are new to me. This chocolate milk by the Newcastle based brand Canny is made with no added sugar, 100% natural ingredients and is sweetened with date nectar. I don't like milk based drinks myself so I gave this one to my teenage son and he really enjoyed it, especially the strong chocolate flavour.

Appy Kids Co Roald Dahl Fruit Drinks: These cute Matilda themed cartons from the Appy Kids Co. are also all natural, no added sugar drinks. This Mixed Berry flavour is a mix of water and natural fruit juices to give a refreshing, light flavour.

Tenzing Energy Drink: Another quirky drink is this energy drink inspired by the stimulating brews used by the Sherpa people during their Everest expeditions. It's even named after Sherpa Tenzing Norgay who was one of the first men on Everest. The drink itself is a combination of Green Coffee, Guarana, Green Tea, Himalayan Rock Salt, Beet Sugar and Lemon Juice. 

Encona Carolina Reaper Chilli Sauce: This is an interesting addition to the Degustabox - it's the type of product that I wouldn't buy myself but I'm always curious to try! It's a limited edition sauce made with the world's hottest chilli pepper. I'll update with just how hot we found this one...

Smarties & Milkybar Mini Eggs: I must have missed this one in the shops because I would have snapped up several bags. This large bag is filled with a mixed selection of milk chocolate Smarties mini eggs and white chocolate Milkybar mini eggs. There's also a easy recipe included in the Degustabox leaflet for Easter Chocolate Brownies using these eggs that looks just delicious. I'm hoping to give those a go over the Easter holidays.

Cirio Pasta Sauce: Cirio is one of my favourite brands that I was introduced to via Degustabox. I'd never tried this range before but now I'm a huge fan of all of their products. This new to the UK classic sauce, Cirio Cuor Di Pelato, is a delicious tomato sauce made with added vegetables. 

Mr Lee's Noodles: Mr Lee's is an award winning range of premium noodles in a cup that are gluten free, low in sugar, low in saturated fats, and free of nasties such as MSG. This Dragon Fire Vegetables pot has a medium spicy flavour with lot of added taste from the freeze dried mushrooms, green beans and bamboo shoots.

Hafervoll Flapjack: A gorgeous looking flapjack in a limited edition Lebkuchen flavour. It's full of delicious spices including cinnamon, ginger and clove. I love these types of spices and they're the perfect warming flavours for an Easter treat too. 

Cheesestrings Snack Mix: Also included in the March Degustabox is a voucher for a fresh product -  the Cheesestrings Snack Mix. I was lucky enough to be sent a few of the packs to try out. There are three varieties available.; Fruit Mix, Cherry Strings or Fruity Cubes. Each pack consists of a crunchy cracker or pretzel, some real cheese cubes and a sweet treat. These are such a fun and tasty snack for kids. It's fun to mix them up if you're so inclined or to eat them separately with the fruity section as a sweet dessert.

Once again I enjoyed unpacking all the surprise groceries in this month's Degustabox. I was especially happy to find the Cirio sauce, Ribena, Cheesestrings Snack  Mix and Mini Eggs. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this months Degustabox in the comments below.

For more details:
Degustabox website: www.degustabox.com

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I received a Degustabox in order to provide an honest review.