Gift pick: Coffee connoisseur festive hamper from The East India Company
What? Coffee connoisseur festive hamper. Priced at £30.
What? Coffee connoisseur festive hamper. Priced at £30.
Who? The East India Company and The National Gallery What? The East India Company and the National Gallery have collaborated to launch a collection of six special tea blends, inspired by masterpieces displayed at the National Gallery. Each tea has been crafted by The East India Company’s tea master, Lalith Lenadora, taking the artwork as inspiration for the ingredients. Priced at £7.50. When? Available now Where? Available at The East India Company and The National Gallery How? For more information, see www.eicfinefoods.com
Who? Wellington Lounge What? Get a taste for the festive season at Wellington Lounge where one of the three Afternoon Tea options currently on offer is themed around the classic carol “twelve days of Christmas”. Choux swans, chocolate drums and pear Champagne cocktails are just the sort of things found alongside traditional scones, sandwiches and pastries. Delightful, delectable, divine. When? Available now until 6th January 2014 Where? InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY How? For more information, see wellington-lounge.co.uk
Who? Eight Members Club, Bank What? A hidden gem of a members club, behind an inconspicuous black door in London’s Bank, is now home to a new series of decadent social nights. Blind Bee nights at Eight Members Club are a collection of themed evenings featuring crafted cocktails, live performances and DJs, all in a relaxed lounge setting. Go late, stay later. When? Blind Bee events on Mondays to Fridays Where? Eight Members Club, Bank, One Change Valley, London EC3V 3ND How? For more information, visit www.eightclub.co.uk/blindbee
Who? Tom Aikens with Destinology What? Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens has teamed up with luxury tour-operator Destinology to offer a special culinary tour to Mauritius. Guests will be based at the Royal Palm Hotel and will enjoy Aikens hosted masterclasses, three four-course dinners by Aikens and a demonstration on Mauritian cuisine with Michel de Matteis and Aikens. The package also includes seven nights accommodation with breakfast and flights. Prices from £3,499 per person. When? 20th to 28th March Where? Royal Palm Hotel, Royal Road, Grand Baie, Mauritius How? For more information and to book, visit www.destinology.co.uk Fly via KLM
What? The Christmas Greetings basket featuring strawberry preserve, Christmas spiced biscuits, Christmas pudding truffles, Christmas spice pillow candy, Royal Blend tea and a quarter-bottle of blanc de blancs Champagne. Priced at £55. Where? Available online from Fortnum & Mason
Who? Matthew Jukes What? Daily Mail wine columnist Matthew Jukes has recently published a coffee-table book, “Quintessentially’s 100 Most Iconic Wine Estates”. The book, published by Quintessentially Publishing, gives an insight into the world’s most desirable and prestigious wines accompanied by beautiful photographs and heartfelt narrative. Priced at £35. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
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