Great Taste 2019 3-Star Brochure

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smoked mutton

chorizo

rampisham tingler salami

Guanciale

air-dried pork loin

Pork & Wild Venison Pepperoni

Dorset Coppa

uphall farmhouse air-dried ham

dorset Rosette salami

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SMOKED MUTTON

GUANCIALE

WHEN YOU HEAR Great Taste’s judging process described as robust, you can have faith. Set up and organised by the Guild of Fine Food, this food accreditation scheme, is seen by many as the biggest and most credible out there, and the numbers bear this out.

Some 12,772 entries from more than 100 different countries were received by the Guild for 2019. It took in excess of two months and 500 judges – from chefs and food critics through to retail buyers and producers – to get through this mountain of food and drink. Every single product got a fair crack – blind-tasted and debated until judges were certain about whether it was worthy of an award or didn’t make the grade.

And at the end of the process 3,409 products were awarded a 1-star, 1,326 received a 2-star and just 208 were deemed to be at the level of 3-star.

You’ll find every item in this elite band of 3-star winners, which accounts for less than 3% of total entries, in the pages of this publication and you can rest assured that each one has earned its place.

For those that still need convincing, you’ll also encounter a number of our judges and see what Great Taste means to them.

For more about the Guild, Fine Food Digest and Great Taste, just visit gff.co.uk.

INSIDE Beers, wines & spirits Soft drinks

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Seafood

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Charcuterie

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Fresh meat

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Chocolate & confectionery

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Coffee

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Cake

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Honey

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Jams, sweet preserves & syrups 26 Cheese

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Dairy

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Vinegar

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Tea

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Store cupboard ingredients

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Oils

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Flour

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Ice cream

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Condiments & savoury preserves 48

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Meet the class of 2019 Whether you’re after stupendous staples, exotic ingredients or a table centrepiece, this year’s list of 3-star winners has it all.

Thanks to a healthy selection of honeys, preserves and ice cream, those with a sweet tooth won’t be disappointed, either.

And there’s plenty of choice for washing it all down, which is where we begin…

BEERS, WINES & SPIRITS

Old Tom Frederic Robinson Made in Stockport to a 120-yearold recipe, Old Tom is billed as “Britain’s Original Craft Beer”

by Robinson’s. This dark, rich and warming beer has a cherry brandy-like colour and a deep Port wine finish. robinsonsbrewery.com

Goddards Quarr Abbey Goddards Brewery “Rich, floral and fruity, with some woody, earthy tones”, said judges of this 6.5% ABV dark Benedictine-style ale, made with coriander and sweet gale, grown in Quarr Abbey’s own gardens on the Isle of Wight. goddardsbrewery.com

Kreme de la Kremlin Whitewater Brewery Co. This 10.5% ABV Imperial Russian Stout impressed judges with its “intense chocolatey” nose and balance of “sweet, bitter and spice” in the mouth. whitewaterbrewery.com

Frizzle Worcestershire IPA The Hop Shed This IPA won over the Great Taste panel with its floral aroma, malty presence and significant hoppy bitterness. Made using local hops, this 5% ABV bottled beer is the only UK beer brewed on a hop farm. thehopshed.co.uk

Pirate Bay Cold Black Label Citra and Mosaic hops are at the heart of this 5% ABV Gold IPA, which delivers “spice on the palate, without being overpowering”, according to judges. breconbrewing.co.uk

Sabotage IPA Trouble Brewing The 5.5% ABV Sabotage IPA from Co Kildare features a generous amounts of hops to give it a significant hoppy bite, with both citrus and spice coming through on the palate. troublebrewing.ie

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BEERS, WINES & SPIRITS

SOFT DRINKS

Nightmare Porter Hambleton Brewery The unexpectedly brilliant result of a nightmare brew day in Ripon, this 5% ABV porter impressed tasters with its complexity, treacle notes and balance of sweet and bitter. hambletonales.co.uk

Special Reserve Worley’s Cider A medium 5.4% ABV cider, Special Reserve is produced in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, using the keeving process.

Judges were full of praise for the resulting natural carbonation and complexity of flavour. worleyscider.co.uk

Longueville Mor Cider Longueville House Beverages This 8% ABV cider is made from Dabinett and Michelin apples from Longueville House’s own orchards in Cork and aged in brandy casks to produce a “perfectly balanced” drink. longuevillehouse.ie

Ampleforth Apple Juice Ampleforth Abbey Trading Cloudy and free from additives, this was described by the judges as “incredibly complex for a juice”.

Freshly pressed using apples from the Ampleforth estate, the juice offers a good balance of sharpness and sweetness. ampleforthabbeydrinks.org. uk

Keeved Bottle-Conditioned Cider Seidr y Mynydd Seidr y Mynydd’s traditional cider is made using the keeving method to retain the natural sugar, then bottle-conditioned for a natural fizz and an easydrinking 4.5% ABV cider.

Jin Talog – Organic London Dry Gin Garej Spirits Co “Smooth, simple and clean” was how the Great Taste judges described Jin Talog, an organic gin with a good hit of juniper made in Carmarthenshire. jintalog.wales

Douglas-Fir Distilled Gin Twisting Spirits “Cool pine, peppery and heather” notes can all be detected in this gin, made in Oxfordshire with locally foraged Douglas Fir needles and 10 other botanicals. twistingspirits.co.uk

St. Giles Divers’ Edition Naval Strength Gin Norwich Dry Gin Company Despite being 57% ABV, this Naval Strength gin is smooth and boasts a depth of botanical flavour, with underlying notes of crisp apple and caramel. stgilesgin.com

Nelson’s Timur Gin Nelson’s Distillery Delivering a real burst of grapefruit on the nose, this intensely flavoured gin is made using the oil of the Timur Pepper from Nepal, which lends strong citrus notes. nelsonsgin.co.uk

Cotswolds Founder’s Choice Single Malt Whisky Cotswolds Distillery Aged in shaved, toasted and recharred American Oak red wine casks, this 60.9% ABV single malt whisky impressed with its subtlety and “sweet honeyed flavours”. cotswoldsdistillery.com

Dà Mhile Apple Brandy Dà Mhile Distillery Dà Mhile Distillery in Llandysul, ages this apple brandy in red wine casks. The resulting 40% ABV spirit delivers a crisp apple sweetness but is smooth on the palate. damhile.co.uk

Heather Mead Afon Mêl Afon Mêl’s 13% ABV mead is fermented with heather honey and it really comes through on the palate, but it also has an almost sherry-like dryness on the finish. afonmel.com

Awesome Amaretto Hay Wines Hay Wines’ version of the traditional almond tipple is handcrafted by artisan distillers in Northern Italy. Following a local recipe, they use fresh ingredients to produce small batches of this 28% ABV liqueur. haywines.co.uk

Beckford’s Rum & Caramel Crafty Wolf “Intensely sweet but extremely drinkable”, is how judges described this 25% ABV drink, making it ideal for pouring over ice cream, mixing in cocktails or sipping over ice. craftywolf.co.uk

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Roadworks IPA Aldi Stores Ireland Ltd Aldi’s straw-coloured IPA is made with a blend of Simcoe, Columbus and Cascade hops. It strikes a good balance between bitter, sour and citrus notes. aldi.ie

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Hebe Quince Preserve “A beautifully prepared quince preserve, the texture of the fruit has been protected by cooking so well.”

“Fragrant with floral notes.” ” A lovely lilting colour and nose...”

“Big hit of fresh quince.”

The perfect topping for your yoghurt or ice cream !

ACAIA Black Olive Tapenade “A dark, rich purple colour with a distinct aroma of olives - warm and fragrant.

The taste is equally clear, warming fruity and honest.

A simple product done well.”

Hebe Walnut Preserve

ACAIA flavoured with Grapefruit & Bergamot

“What a wonderfully preserved walnut.”

“A traditional and very well made Greek spoon sweet, with plenty of texture...”

“We would love this with a tangy yoghurt.”

“Airy, sunny and light aroma lifts your expectation.”

“Golden appearance and clear aromas from the grapefruit and bergamot.”

“It takes you on a journey.”

Aeolian Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Aeolian Olive Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

“Attractive gold green shade, with bright limpidity.”

“A light touch of fruit, moderate bitterness, and a gentle pepper spike.

A gentle oil in beautiful balance.”

“Bright, golden oil with a gentle, floral, sunnily grassy aroma.

On the palate it’s light, grassy, with restrained bitterness, and a gentle but persistent spike.”

Hebe Sour Cherry Preserve “We liked the texture of the cherries, with a semi dried slightly chewy mouthfeel.”

“Sweet and sour flavours which are well balanced.”

“Absolutely delicious.”

Some top international awards received by our flagship ACAIA olive oils

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2019 Golden Fork Awards Nominee

“Bright and fragrant with the sunniest of artichokes, this paste is packed full of true artichoke flavour. The delicate balance of lemon and olive oil only serve to enhance this beautiful spread which would be wonderful in a variety of dishes.

Outstanding!”

Gelato with a very british twist Our luxury artisan ice cream is handmade on our family farm with fresh milk from our own dairy herd. We use specially selected finest quality ingredients to create over thirty delicious flavours including twelve Great Taste award winners.

– Great Taste Judges

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Marmalades & JAms packed with incredible flavour 29 glittering stars for 16 preserves at the 2019 great taste awards our preserves have be awarded over 265 fine food accolades since 2011

Producers of 5 Great Taste Award winning beers

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SEAFOOD

Maldon Cure Smoked Salmon Lambton & Jackson Lambton & Jackson dry-cures and then smokes its salmon for 24-hours over smouldering oak and beech wood to achieve the right balance of flavour and a silky texture. lambtonandjackson.com

Roast Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillet Kuopion Perinnetuote Oy Kuopion Perinnetuote Oy harvests fresh rainbow trout in Finland and hot smokes it over alder wood in a traditional smokehouse to produce this Scandinavian delicacy. perinnetuote.fi

Grants Traditional Smoked Salmon Longsliced Grants Oak Smoked Dry-cured and smoked for 12 hours, this Scottish salmon drew praise from the panel for its “carefully judged smoke and brilliant texture”. grantsoaksmoked.com

Stone Kiln Cold Smoked Salmon fillet Kuopion Perinnetuote Oy Made with fresh fish harvested in Norway, this alder-smoked salmon (Salmo Salar) is produced in a stone kiln at low temperature. perinnetuote.fi

Smoked Tuna Loins Fishgourmet Ahumados Those that tasted these tuna loins, produced in Madrid, were blown away by their “lovely texture and gentle balanced smoke”. fishgourmet.net

Hot Smoked Trout Caithness Smokehouse Judges could not get enough of this “attractive fillet” of Hot Smoked Trout from Caithness Smokehouse, located just a few miles from the most northerly point on the UK mainland. caithness-smokehouse.com

Anchovy Reserva Catalina Conservas Catalina “Fat, meaty and firm”, was one glowing assessment of these Cantabrian anchovies in olive oil.

Each fish is prepared by hand on the north coast of Spain. conservascatalina.com

Fine Scottish Smoked Trout Pate The Argyll Smokery Spreadable but pleasingly coarse, this handmade trout paté has the ideal texture but also a good balance between creamy richness, subtle smoke and citrus notes. argyllsmokery.com

Millbay Oysters Rooney Fish The pristine waters on the north side of Carlingford Lough render an oyster that offers layers of flavour on the palate, from sweetness through to savoury minerality. rooneyfish.com

6 Loch Fyne Rock Oysters Loch Fyne Oysters “Fresh, ultra-creamy, and luscious”, said judges of these farmed Rock Oysters from Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne in the Scottish Highlands. lochfyne.com

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Kiln Roasted Trout The Argyll Smokery This moreish hot smoked trout from The Argyll Smokery is slowly smoked over wood shavings in small kilns in the West Highlands. argyllsmokery.com

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Old Winchester back in stock!

A very hard 18 month farmhouse cheese which has a distinct nuttiness in flavour and made with vegetarian rennet.

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Nominee of the Golden Fork Award and

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Winner of two 3*** awards

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Producer of the Year 2017

A masterfully crafted artisan Jasmine Pearl, made from tender spring tea buds and leaves. This exquisite Jasmine Pearl offers a refreshing liquor full of sweet jasmine aroma and acacia honey-like sweetness.

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CHARCUTERIE & PIES

Chorizo Capreolus Fine Foods This medium-hot fermented chorizo is made by hand in Dorset, using free-range pork and authentic Spanish purple garlic, pimento, sweet ancho chilli and black pepper. capreolusfinefoods.co.uk

Organic Acorn-fed Iberico Salchichón Brindisa Brindisa’s Iberico Salchichón is made from organic 100% purebred, acorn-fed Iberian pork. The meat is finely cut, marinated and cured in a natural casing for four months. brindisa.com

Iberian Acorn-Fed Chorizo Carnicas Ibericas Mozarbez Spanish acorn-fed pork ensures a generous marbling of fat through this chorizo and the addition of paprika, garlic and oregano delivers sweetness and smokiness on the palate. ibericosmontellano.com

Fekedi Stifolder Spicy Grey Cattle Salami Best of Hungary Billed as “Hungarian Wagyu”, Grey Cattle is the ancient beef breed that is the key ingredient in this traditional dry-aged salami, spiced with hot paprika. bestofhungary.co.uk

Smoked Mutton Capreolus Fine Foods This free-range smoked mutton leg ticked all the boxes for the judges, who praised its fat marbling, attractive appearance and balance of smoke and spicing. capreolusfinefoods.co.uk

Terras Smoked Duck Breast The Cornish Duck Company Slowly smoked over cherry wood in small kilns, these duck breasts impressed judges with their tenderness and subtle flavours. cornishduck.com

Beef Cecina Cecinas Pablo This beef is salted, smoked over Holm Oak and then dry-aged for more than a year, developing a melt-in-the-mouth texture and a sweet-savoury flavour. cecinaspablo.com

Dorset Coppa Capreolus Fine Foods The pork collar, known as coppa, is cured, fermented and airdried by Capreolus Fine Foods to produce a marbled cut with a sweet and peppery flavour. capreolusfinefoods.co.uk

Iberico Bellota (Acorn-fed) Presa Julian Martin This cut, from between the top of the pig’s shoulder and the loin, is dry-cured for a minimum of three months ensuring it delivers on texture as well as salty, smoky flavour. julianmartin.es

El Abuelo Maragato - Halal The Ojos Foods The marbling and balance of complex flavours in this 18-month-cured Spanish beef led one judge to describe it as “sensational, harmonious and texturally perfect”. theojosfoods.com

Lincolnshire Haslet Redhill Farm Free Range Pork A Lincolnshire speciality, this handmade meatloaf is wrapped in caul fat and roasted in the oven. Judges enjoyed its moist texture and the perfect dosage of herbs. redhillfarm.com

Husí paštika Bordeaux Melememaso Following Melememaso’s unique recipe, goose liver is macerated in Bordeaux wine and covered with dark Bordeaux jelly to produce this paté. melememaso.cz

Beef & Ale Pie Waterperry Farm Shop Its own 30-day-aged beef, homemade stock and stout are combined by Waterperry Farm Shop and then wrapped in its own shortcrust pastry to make this year’s only 3-star pie. waterperryfarmshop.co.uk

Rabo de Vacuno Deshuesado foodVAC This rich boned beef tail is served with its own natural sauce to offer texture and a true beef flavour that wowed everyone who tasted it. foodvac.es

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PISTACHIOS DRAGÉE FROM THE ISLAND OF AEGINA, SALTED, CARAMELIZED & COATED WITH MILK CHOCOLATE

It is no wonder that the one place in the world known for “the best” pistachios is the Greek island of Aegina. The ideal climate of the island and the unique soil composition lend exceptional flavor and aroma to the Aegina pistachio. We choose the best seasonal pistachios, we roast and caramelize them, to create this beautiful full of aromas dragée. The combination of our signature milk chocolate, with its smooth texture and well balanced sweetness, together with the crunchiness of pistachios make a perfect duet.

Artisan gourmet Maya chocolates from Hungary 65% Peru Alto el Sol dark chocolate - Red wine plums and caramelized hazelnuts - 3 Stars

ÉSOPHY makes daily, the freshest chocolates inspired by the Mediterranean tradition, its abundant and fascinating flavors and its rich culture. All our chocolate recipes are designed in-house. Our philosophy is that every chocolate should unveil a memory, rooted in flavors that define true quality.

“...Deep, almost sensual notes, a stunning bar” - Great Taste Awards Judge

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FRESH MEAT

Leg of Lleyn Hogget Lovaton Farm Raised on the edge of Dartmoor, Lovaton’s Lleyn Hoggets enjoy a diet rich in clover, which ensures good fat coverage and juicy, flavoursome meat on each leg joint. traditionallyrearedmeat. co.uk

Swaledale Mutton Leg Dales Lamb This Swaledale Mutton Leg from Dales Lamb’s flock in Durham, impressed judges with the tenderness of its meat as well as deep, sweet, long-lasting flavour. facebook.com/daleslamb

Haunch of Ryeland Mutton Elchies Estates Elchies Estates slow-rears its Ryeland mutton for 37-50 months before it is hung for 14 days. Hence, this haunch is rich in both fat and flavour. elchies.co.uk

Lamb Faggots Owtons Butchers A traditional method and Owtons’ unique blend of herbs and spices are all wrapped in caul fat, for a faggot described by judges as “moreish, intensely flavoured and peppery”. owtons.com

Specially Selected Irish Free Range Whole Goose Aldi Stores Ireland This Irish free-range whole goose wowed tasters because of its “fabulous gamey flavour with the sweetest melting meat and crisp fat”. aldi.ie

120 Day Total Freedom Cockerel Fosse Meadows Fosse Meadows rears its cockerels on flora- and fauna-rich pasture in Leicestershire for a minimum of 120 days, resulting in moist meat and gamey flavour. fossemeadows.co.uk

Free Range Bronze Turkey Frenchbeer Farm Devon-based Frenchbeer Farm lets its free-range Bronze turkeys reach full maturity, and at 30 weeks they are hung and dryaged for seven days. frenchbeerfarm.co.uk

Traditional Free Range Bronze Turkey Potash Farm Foods Potash Farm’s Bronze birds are a slower-growing breed that roam free around its orchard and fields in Hertfordshire for a flavoursome end result. potashfarmfoods.co.uk

Free Range Shoulder of Pork Redhill Farm Free Range Pork Judges concluded that Redhill Farm’s herd of free-range Duroc cross pigs are a happy bunch, given this shoulder joint’s fat content, crisp crackling and deep flavour. redhillfarm.com

Free Range Loin of Pork Redhill Farm Free Range Pork Tender meat, melting fat, perfect crackling. It must be a second excellent joint from Lincolnshirebased Redhill Farm’s own herd of slow-reared Duroc cross pigs. redhillfarm.com

Simply Better Free Range Spanish Ibérico Rack of Pork Dunnes Stores This French-trimmed rack of pork is cut from the back of an Ibérico pig and is “almost buttery” in the mouth, according to judges. dunnesstores.com

Whole Shoulder of Pork Packington Free Range Outdoor-reared and -finished, this boneless and rolled freerange shoulder of pork delivers on appearance, texture, flavour and, of course, crackling. packingtonfreerange.co.uk

Free Range Whole Loin of Pork Packington Free Range “Juicy, succulent and tender,” said judges of Packington’s loin of pork, with the bone in.

Another 3-star joint from the Staffordshire farm. packingtonfreerange.co.uk

Strawberry Fields Farm Woodland Reared Pork Crows Agricultural Rearing pigs slowly and naturally seems to be part of the formula for great pork but Crows lets its herd roam freely in woodland to add an extra dimension. crowsuk.com

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CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY

FRESH MEAT

Shoulder of Pork on the bone Slade Farm Organics Slade Farm Organics’ shoulder of pork from the Vale of Glamorgan received plaudits for the flavour of its meat but it was the crackling that stole the show. sladefarmorganics.com

Pluma Iberica Basco Pluma Iberica comes from black Iberico pigs that range freely across the extensive Dehesa oak forests in Spain. It is billed as more tender than cuts like presa or fillet. bascofinefoods.com

Salted Liquorice Caramel Tutu Delicious Chocolates This salted liquorice caramel has a runny filling of caramel infused with Italian liquorice powder, fennel pollen and sea salt, all rolled in cocoa powder. tutudelicious.co.uk

Berries, Violet & Pistachio Praline Sweetic Csokoládé Manufaktúra Inside these Venezuelan dark chocolate shells are Iranian pistachios in white chocolate ganache and violet-seasoned raspberry & blueberry jelly. sweetic.hu

Pistachio Dragee Ésophy This pistachio dragee has an interior of caramelised and salted pistachios from the Greek island of Aegina, enveloped in smooth milk chocolate. esophychocolates.com

Sugar Pit Bone in Bacon Loin Hannan Meats Traditionally dry-cured then buried in a sugar pit containing a blend of three sugars, Hannan Meats’ bone-in bacon loin is tender while offering wealth of sweet and savoury notes. hannanmeats.com

Mangalitza Dry Cure Bacon Alternative Meats Hailed by judges as a great representation of the woolly Mangalitza breed, this bacon from Yorkshire is delicate in flavour but has a sweetness about it, too. alternativemeats.co.uk

Islands Chocolate 72% Dark Chocolate Islands Chocolate This is a true seed-to-bar 72% dark chocolate, made in small batches at its origin using cacao grown on family farms in St Vincent. islandschocolate.com

The Red and the Black Csoki Korzó Peruvian organic dark chocolate, made with organic plums baked in Merlot red wine with a shade of tonka bean, and enriched with caramelized Italian hazelnut. mayachocolate.hu

Fresh Cream Caramel Latte Fudge The Fudge Can Potent real Italian espresso coffee and salted caramel sauce are swirled through this fresh cream fudge, but all flavours are in perfect balance. thefudgecan.com

Signature Tastes Smoked Rack of Bacon Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland Hand-trimmed and gently smoked over beech and applewood, this bacon rack is juicy but strikes the right balance between smoke and salt. supervalu.ie

Guanciale Capreolus Fine Foods Capreolus Fine Foods’ take on an Italian-style cured and air-dried pork cheek, is packed with herby flavour but it complements rather than masks natural flavour. capreolusfinefoods.co.uk

Raspberry & Cocoa Nibs Dark Saint Domingue 70% Kokoh Chocolate Judges praised this 70% dark chocolate bar for “a lovely appearance, bold fruit tones and a lovely balance of flavours”. kokohchocolate.com

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CAKE

COFFEE

Panama La Huella Dark Woods Coffee This high altitude micro-lot coffee from a small producer group in Panama, presents layers of complexity with judges billing it as “funky, honeyed, sweet and sour”. darkwoodscoffee.co.uk

Babàrattolo Rum e Cioccolato Agresti This is a typical Neapolitan dessert, leavened and cooked in a glass jar with just the right amount of rum and without any preservatives or dyes. dicristiandessert.it

Babàrattolo al Rum Agresti The second of three Neapolitan glass jar Babàs to win a 3-star has a deep sweetness, heady aroma and exceptionally moist dough soaked in rum. dicristiandessert.it

Babàrattolo al Limoncello Agresti Judges loved the cloud-like texture of this cake but also praised its restrained sweetness balanced with citrus notes. dicristiandessert.it

Nomad Voyager Coffee Nomad is a blend of Ethiopia Kayon Mt, Colombia Narino and Guatemala San Antonio coffee beans that produces a balanced espresso with plenty of acidity. voyagercoffee.co.uk

Ethereum Blend Nord Coffee Roastery Well-suited for espresso, this blend is a combination of two speciality grade Colombian coffee beans, Narino and San Augustin, from the Huila region. nordcoffee.co.uk

Caramelised White Chocolate Macaron Baker St Cakes These macarons have just the right level of chew and a creaminess from their ovenbaked, caramelised white chocolate ganache fillings. bakerstcakes.co.uk

Courgette, Lime & Pistachio Cake The Little Bakehouse Moist, fresh and not overly sweet, this cake blew judges away, especially with its ideal ratio of cream cheese to cake. facebook.com/ thelittlebakehouseni

Orange & Almond Cake The Ilkley Kitchen Made using only four ingredients – and without butter, oil or flour – this gluten-free cake is billed by its maker as a pudding with “no added naughtiness”. theilkleykitchen.com

Ethiopian Guji Derikocha Monsoon Estates Coffee Company Dried in the cherry, Ethiopian Guji Derikocha is a sweet, fruity and pungent coffee that is great for espresso and excellent with milk. monsoonestates.co.uk

El Salvador, Los Pirineos Voyager Coffee Devon-based Voyager Coffee sources these beans for espresso from Los Pirineos, El Salvador.

Judges described the cup as “naturally sweet and chocolatey”. voyagercoffee.co.uk

Honey & Walnut Cake Karaway This soft, moist layered cake, with walnuts and creme fraichebased filling, is a honey-lover’s dream and its appearance caught many a judge’s eye. karawaybakery.com

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Bloom Good Life Delicate and crisp with notes of nectarine, lemon and raspberry, this single origin coffee comes from Qorema, Ethiopia. goodlifecoffee.com

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My mind has been blown by the

impressive range of these Great Taste winning products.

There’s something here for all palates.

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At the

of baking is

Gilchesters Organics have the best flours for artisan bakers, grown to perfection in Northumberland.

Gilchesters Organic Farm, Stamfordham, Northumberland, NE18 0QL Tel. 01661 886119 info@gilchesters.com

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HONEY

Bermondsey Street Honey Bermondsey Street Bees This delicate London rooftop honey boasts a flavour profile derived from 36 different pollen sources – with notes of flowers, caramel and cumin – and a dense mouthfeel. bermondseystreetbees.co.uk

Lemnos Honey Lemnos Apicultural Cooperative A raw multi-floral honey from the Greek island of Lemnos, this product has fermented notes on the nose and layers and layers of flavour on the palate.

English Heather Cut Comb Honey The Sheffield Honey Company Capturing the aromatic taste of the High Peak Moors in Derbyshire, this waxy and aromatic honey is rich but easy to eat by the spoonful. sheffield-honey.co.uk

Ena Ena Fir Honey from Evia Hellenic Fields Unctuous like caramel, this honeydew honey offers plenty of sweetness as well as earthy flavour notes. enaena.gr

Meliphera Supreme Greek Thyme Honey Meliphera Produced in the Malona region on the Greek island of Rhodes, this thyme honey stands out for its herbaceous flavour, amber colour and excellent texture. melipherahoney.com

Anise & Fennel Honey Beewell Big notes of “molasses, liquorice and cane sugar” in this rare variety of honey wowed the judges. It is also said to be packed with antibacterial properties. beewell.gr

Honey Miteloudi – Oak Honey Alexandros Miteloudis Bees forage honeydew in oak forests on Mount Chortiatis at 850m altitude, to produce this unusually dark and fruity honey.

Raw Lavender Honey Huney Beest Lavender nectar lends this raw honey – which contains a high level of tyrosine and other amino acids – a complex flavour that recalls fresh meadows.

Yemeni Sidr Honey – Pure and Raw Lote & Co The Ziziphus Lotus, or sidr trees, that grow in the desert valleys of Yemen give this molasses-like honey its unique flavour and properties. loteandco.com

Varaljai’s Raw Lime Blossom Honey Best of Hungary Unheated, unpasteurised and unprocessed, this natural honey has a silky smooth texture with a citrusy and liquorice finish. bestofhungary.co.uk

Organic Thyme Honey ‘’THE FAMILY BEEZ’’ THE FAMILY BEEZ Produced on the Greek island of Serifos, this organic thyme honey is light and clean in the mouth but finishes with a sweet and complex floral burst. thefamilybeez.com

ArtMuria Orange Honey with Saffron Sat LTDA Apicola El Perello The saffron really comes through in this Mediterranean honey, framed nicely by the deep orange hue that captivated those on the tasting panel. mielmuria.com

Raw Honey Nectarius de Origen Lavanda Alcarria Esencial Nature Judges loved this crystal clear raw honey, collected during summer in Spain’s Alcarreñas moorlands, thanks to its “complex flavours with subtle lavender notes and a vegetal sweetness”. nectarius.es

Yemeni Sidr Honey with Raw Black Seeds Lote & Co The addition of nigella seeds adds a “dusky spiciness” to the already 3-star winning Yemeni sidr honey, and this variation impressed the judges just as much. loteandco.com

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JAMS, SWEET PRESERVES & SYRUPS

Blaisdon Red Plum Jam Artisan Kitchen This jam is produced from rare Blaisdon Red Plums found in ancient Gloucestershire orchards and the stone fruit really comes through with all its tartness. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Passion Fruit Ginger Akaka Falls Farm This soft-set preserve travelled all the way from Hawai’i but still wowed judges with its combination of intense passionfruit and ginger heat. akakafallsfarm.com

Sicilian Lemon Curd Marks & Spencer Sicilian lemons, with their plentiful juice and sharp zest, lend a citrus punch and bitterness to counter-balance the buttery texture of this classic curd. marksandspencer.com

Irish Black Butter The Irish Black Butter Company There is not a hint of dairy in this versatile conserve, which is made to a traditional sweetsavoury recipe using PGI Armagh Bramley Apples, cider and spices. irishblackbutter.com

100% pistácie InfiNuty This 100% pistachio butter, which is made from premium Greek pistachios is intense in flavour. It’s also vegan, glutenfree, and made with no added sugar, palm oil or preservatives. infinuty.sk

Deep Roast Crunchy peanut butter ManíLife This grown-up peanut butter is deeply nutty, with a bold darkroasted flavour. It is made using high oleic peanuts from a single family-run farm in Argentina. mani-life.com

Caramel Macchiato Spread Flat Brew This innovative espresso-based spread got the Great Taste judges talking, thanks to its versatility and balance of bitter, caramel and roasted flavours. flatbrew.com

Blood Orange Marmalade Italian Orange Bitters Artisan Kitchen Punchy Tarocco Blood Oranges are the perfect marriage for the unique hit of Aperol in this hand-cut marmalade that scored big on texture and taste. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade Artisan Kitchen A second hand-cut, high-fruit marmalade from Artisan Kitchen that showcases the Tarocco Blood Orange with perfect peel and bitter citrus finish. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Seville Orange Marmalade Vino de Naranja Artisan Kitchen Made with Seville oranges and finished with a Spanish orange-infused fortified wine, this creation completes a trio of 3-star marmalades from the Gloucestershire producer. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Orange, Passion Fruit & Thyme Marmalade Thyme to Eat This marmalade might feature orange, passion fruit and fresh thyme, but Thyme to Eat manages to balance the sweet, bitter and herbal notes perfectly. errichel.co.uk

Apple & Cinnamon Syrup Melbury Farm Made from Melbury Farm’s own apple juice, this versatile syrup has a deep caramelised apple flavour but is sharp and clean with a well-judged dose of cinnamon.

Specially Selected Maple Syrup Aldi UK Enjoying its fruity and toffee notes, the judges agreed that this 100% pure Grade A maple syrup was exemplary. aldi.co.uk

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Hebe Quince Fruit Preserve Hellenic Agricultural Enterprises This unusual, all-natural, delicately flavoured quince spoon sweet is a traditional Greek topping for yoghurt or ice cream. hae-gr.com

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Gustoso

Organic Apple Vinegar

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In my line of work, flavour,

provenance and craftsmanship are vital. Great Taste winners have these in abundance.

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Award-winning.

Truly organic.

Totally traceable.

Perfectly sustainable.

Certified organic herbs and essential oils from Lemnos

All the way from Nepal and belonging to the citrus family, Timur Pepper has a unique aroma which is neither hot nor pungent like peppers but has slight grapefruit overtones.

Added to our original London Dry Gin, this multiple award winning gin is truly something special.

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Aegean Organics constitutes an integrated certified organic company located in the North Aegean region, Greece. All herbs are cultivated traditionally by us, in the most natural way, i.e. without irrigation and use of any chemicals, alone in their natural volcanic wild environment of Lemnos.

In that way we have the absolute control of the raw imported herbs and we can guarantee a superior quality of the final products. The clones we cultivate are native with seriously strong aromas and great taste. The handpicked organic herbs are processed and packed by us in our certified organic facilities together with the water-steam distilled essential oils. Our facilities have an ISO 22000 certification. We have gathered three stars for our organic oregano from Lemnos in the Great taste awards of 2019.

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• We are a poultry farm, with transparent high welfare farming practices and known provenance.

• Our chickens are grown to 81 days for quality, 2 weeks longer than organic.

• Chickens are available weekly.

• We produce seasonal turkeys, geese and 3 star cockerels.

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CHEESE

COPA – Blue Carmarthenshire Dairy Products Made with Welsh milk, this soft, mould-ripened cheese has a creamy texture that carries the distinctive flavour from its blueing. carmarthenshirecheese.co.uk

Mrs Kirkham’s Tasty Lancashire Mrs Kirkham’ Lancashire Cheese It might look simple but this traditional raw cows’ milk Lancashire cheese has real depth of flavour, lactic tang, farmyard notes and a touch of grassiness. mrskirkhamscheese.co.uk

Old Winchester Extra Mature Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers This 18-month old, hand-made, hard cheese from the New Forest impressed judges with its range of savoury flavours and a “big kick of umami”. lyburnfarm.co.uk

Witheridge Nettlebed Creamery Witheridge is an organic semi-hard cheese, which is matured in hay. This lends it farmyard and fermented flavours to complement its buttery mouthfeel. nettlebedcreamery.com

Morn Dew White Lake Cheese Made using Guernsey cows’ milk, Morn Dew is a delicately sweet, creamy flavoured washed rind cheese with a nutty edge. whitelake.co.uk

Beauvale Cropwell Bishop Creamery A creamy blue developed by Stilton-maker Cropwell Bishop, this scored big for its soft texture and its mellow blue notes too. cropwellbishopstilton.co.uk

St Andrews Farmhouse Cheddar St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company Buttery with a slight crumble, this unpasteurised cows’ milk cheese, aged for 9-12 months, ticks all the boxes with its grassy aroma and nutty flavour. standrewscheese.co.uk

Signature Tastes Rosemary Sheep’s Cheese Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland Rich and intense with long-lasting sweetness and tang, this artisanal sheep’s cheese is rubbed with Ibérico lard and fresh rosemary, then aged for 6-8 months. supervalu.ie

Queijo de Ovelha Curado Amanteigado Estrela Artesanal Queijaria Produced only in the Serra da Estrela region of Portugal with raw sheep’s milk, this cheese is eaten by cutting off the top and spooning out the unctuous paste. estrelaartesanal.pt

Paški sir Sirana Gligora This hard sheep’s milk cheese from the Croatian island of Pag stood out from the crowd with its wealth (and balance) of sweet and savoury flavours. gligora.com

Likotin iz maslinove komine Sirana Gligora “Bold, flavoursome, nutty and unusual” is how one judge summed up this hard sheep’s milk cheese, which is aged in pressed olive skins. gligora.com

1605 Manchego DOP (11 months) Brindisa Brindisa’s “classic style” 1605 Manchego DOP is matured for 11-months and boasts all of the nuttiness and sharp sheep’s milk flavour you would expect. brindisa.com

Brebicet Marks & Spencer plc A smooth, soft sheep’s milk cheese from France, Brebicet is honeyed on the nose and buttery, creamy and nutty in the mouth. marksandspencer.com

La Leze Artzai Gazta Kooperatiba The judges were taken aback by the character and depth of this raw sheep’s milk Basque Country cheese, which is crystalline, sweet and salty. artzai-gazta.eus

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DAIRY

Proikas Kasseri PDO (matured over 11 months) Proikas Stamatis Made using sheep’s and goats’ milk from native free-ranging breeds, this Greek PDO cheese impressed the panel with its salty flavour and semi-hard texture. proikas.gr

Cultured Guernsey Butter Bloxs Butter Bloxs ferments its cultured Guernsey butter for five days before tempering, churning and salting with a blend of fine pink Himalayan salt and flaked sea salt. bloxsbutter.co.uk

Gustoso Apple Cider The Olive Oil CO Judges felt this glossy and syrupy creation takes cider vinegar to “a new level” and they loved its fresh apple flavour and sharp acidity, too. theoliveoilco.com

Raspberry Vinegar Vinegar Shed Made from white Pineau des Charentes vinegar, macerated raspberries and crème de Framboise, this vinegar delivers on both colour and flavour. vinegarshed.com

Tor White Lake Cheese Beneath Tor’s arresting pyramidshaped charcoal-dusted exterior lies an unpasteurised, lemony flavoured fresh lactic goats’ cheese. whitelake.co.uk

Killowen Farm Greek Style Yogurt with Wexford Blackcurrant Compote Killowen Farm (Greenvalley Farm) The marriage of lactic flavours and sharp currant notes proved a winning combination for those that tasted this yogurt. killowen.ie

Balsamic Date Cream BioTamra Made from organic Cretan grape must, Algerian date juice and cream, this is prepared and aged in oak barrels to render something that is sharp, sweet and creamy at once. biotamra.com

Wild Blueberry, Pink Peppercorn & Thyme Vinegar/ Shrub Bumblee’s Preserves Bumblee’s Preserves’ versatile and refreshing shrub delivers an intense thyme hit and can even be added to sparkling water or gin. bumblees.co.uk

Nanny Muffet Whalesborough Cheese The texture and perfect level of acidity and creaminess, convinced judges that this Cornish goats’ cheese could hold its own on any cheeseboard. whalesboroughcheese.co.uk

Creme Fraiche Green Pastures Donegal A “pleasant mouthfeel, creamy texture and clean finish” ensured this simple and subtle creme fraiche stood out for judges. greenpasturesdonegal.com

Elderberry and Star Anise Balsamic Vinegar Wildwood Vinegars “Christmas in a bottle,” was one judge’s verdict on this warmly spiced balsamic with a welljudged level of sweetness. facebook.com/ wildwoodvinegars

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VINEGARS

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Apple & Elderflower Vinegar En Place Foods (UK) Whole Bramley seedling apples are pressed, twice filtered and double fermented, to render this vinegar, which is lightly sweetened with honey and infused with elderflower. en-placefoods.com

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The last farm made raw milk Lancashire Cheese At Mrs Kirkham’s we have been making our award-winning Lancashire for 3 generations, using the same techniques and ingredients as the generations before.

We use only the rich creamy milk from our own closed herd of Holstien Frieisan Cows, to create what we believe to be a true traditional Lancashire, which is an ivory yellow in colour and has a rich buttery crumble. www.mrskirkhamscheese.co.uk

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TEA

High Mountain Fruity Black Tea Formocha Tea Co. Judges enjoyed the journey this “creamy” tea took their palates on, with a “fruity start, moving onto notes of raisin and caramel”. chanchuan.com

Premium Black Organic Matsesta Tea Matsesta Tea Factory Grown and hand-harvested in Sochi, Russia, this complex black tea is smooth and has a natural sweetness about it. matsestatea.ru

Novus Phoenix Jasmine Pearls Daily Grind Imports A hand-rolled Jasmine green tea that is scented with fresh Jasmine blossoms, this delivers a full-bodied floral cup with no bitterness. novustea.co.uk

Joy of Pica Sunlinksea Jinxiang Tea Young Source International Co Leaves are plucked in the highaltitude centre of Taiwan to make this tea that looks pretty, with a delicate aroma and plenty of funky flavour. forthankstea.com

Brunswick B.O.P 125g Robert Wilson’s Ceylon Tea This loose-leaf black tea, is made using leaves from a single estate in the Dimbula district of Sri Lanka, resulting in a smooth and honeyed cup. wilstea.com

Op. 207 Jasmine Phoenix Pearls Tea Repertoire Hailing from Fujian province in China, this top-grade jasmine tea produces a delicate liquor, marrying sweet floral jasmine and fruity strawberry notes. tearepertoire.com

Original Coconut Full Power Pyramids Master Chai One judge said sipping on this warming blend of seven spices was “like drinking Indian sweets” and it was deemed a very accessible brew. masterchai.uk

Detox Blend Anthea Organics This herbal tea is a blend of hand-picked organic aromatic plants from all over Greece. It’s clean and clear with strong notes of mint and sage. antheaorganics.eu

Specially Selected Infusions Teas - Peppermint & Liquorice Aldi UK There’s an intensity of peppermint flavour in this infusion, which renders a refreshing cup with an “almost buttery finish”, enjoyed by judges. aldi.co.uk

Traidcraft Breakfast Blend Tea Bags Traidcraft This blend of Fairtrade black tea from East Africa is smooth, well-balanced and refreshing with milk. traidcraftshop.co.uk

Jasmine Silver Needle Flora Tea Group Flora Tea’s Jasmine Silver Needle white tea was praised for its perfume, subtle flavours and masterful balance of jasmine notes. floratea.com

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Bai Xiang Luo Anji Green Tea Wan Ling Tea House A clean and fresh green tea produced by hand-rolling the Anji White Tea Cultivar to release a “sweetness, fruitiness and nuttiness”, that was loved by judges. wanlingteahouse.com

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STORE CUPBOARD INGREDIENTS

OIL OILS OLIVE

Whole Long Black Kampot Peppercorns Kadode Kampot Pepper UK These oddly shaped Cambodian peppercorns, marry savoury notes with hints of fruit and liquorice, accompanied by an intense and building heat. kadodepepper.co.uk

Pure Sea Salt Smoked Over Oak The Anglesey Sea Salt Company Each flake has a delicate crunch and bold smokiness from being oak-smoked for 48-hours but there is also a hint of sweetness in this complex salt. halenmon.com

BoTree Salted Pepper Berries BoTree Farm These “high voltage” young green pepper berries, enriched by salty fermentation, had judges’s praising their potential as a versatile seasoning. kampotpepperdirect.com

Extra Virgin Olive Oil La Despensa De Palacio Made with scarce Picuda Blanca olives from century-old olive trees in Seville, this oil has a grassy aroma, a balanced flavour and a peppery finish. ladespensadepalacio.com

SPOROS-Rosemary BIO Iakovos Lytrides These organic dried leaves of rosemary, from the village of Chaeronea village in central Greece, are ideal for roasted meat and fish. sporos-herbs.com

Fermented Fresh Green Kampot Peppercorns Kadode Kampot Pepper UK Preserved in fleur de sel, these fermented dark green Kampot peppercorns blew the Great Taste panel away with a mix of acid, fruit, spice and heat. kadodepepper.co.uk

Black Garlic Miso Craic Foods Craic Foods has created a sweetsavoury sensation with this miso, produced using its own slowaged black garlic, which is stored in low heat and humidity. craicfoods.com

Oregano Peters Herbs Thanks to this Greek oregano’s “vibrant colour, potent aroma and intense punchy flavour”, judges felt it would add depth and complexity to many dishes. biopetersherbs.gr

Organic Drops Rosemary Olive Oil Vinegar Shed Freshly picked organic rosemary is combined with organic extra virgin olive oil to give this oil a herby edge on other flavoured products. vinegarshed.com

Organic Greek Oregano Aegean Organics Native to Lemnos, a volcanic island in northern Greece, this “seriously strong” oregano comes from a unique species with a high thymol content, which is good for dental health. aegeanorganics.com/en/

Fermented Fresh Red Kampot peppercorns Kadode Kampot Pepper UK Kadode scored a third 3-star this year with these fermented Red Kampot peppercorns with enough crunch and fire to add a kick to any meal. kadodepepper.co.uk

Alas Sea-Salt Crystals from Messolongi Lagoon with Greek Smoked Paprika Tresors de Grece “A clever combination of seasonings” was how judges described this product, which brings together natural, unprocessed sea salt crystals and Greek smoked paprika. tresorsdegrece.gr

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Rose Harissa Belazu A secret spice blend combined with rose petals, this will lend a slow-burning chilli heat and a sweet smokiness to dishes. belazu.com

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17°C Lemons, Oranges & Wild Thyme Olive Oil (Syllektikon) Oliveology Young Koroneiki Olives are pressed with lemons, oranges and wild thyme on a small organic farm in Sparta, to produce Oliveology’s fresh and vibrant oil. oliveology.co.uk

Dark Woods Coffee is a Yorkshire based coffee roaster, providing the very best retail and wholesale coffee to the independent trade, with equipment and hands-on barista training support.

THE FINE ART OF HERB AL TEA Discover premium organic herbs for health and wellbeing on a journey of taste and flavours of the Greek Ear th. Our company ensures that the herbs stay whole leaf, no pesticides , no flavours and additives giving ever y package unique quality, aroma, freshness and all the benefits of aromatic plants.

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COPA COPA GLAS

BLUE

Caws glas meddal sydd â blas cyfoethog, sawrus Mae’r caws hufennog hwn, sydd â chroen llwyd-las naturiol, yn rhyfeddol o ysgafn Caws wedi ei gynhyrchu o laeth lleol Dyffryn Conwy gerllaw mynyddoedd Eryri

GLAS

BLUE

A soft blue veined cheese with a rich, savoury flavour This surprisingly mild, creamy cheese has a natural blue-grey rind Produced with local milk from in the Conwy Valley within sight of the Snowdonia mountain range

Tal y Cafn Farm Dairy Boksburg Hall Llanllwch SA31 3RN Tel: 01267 221168 Mob: 07971248421 Email: sales@carmarthenshirecheese.co.uk

caws glas meddal soft blue cheese

TAL Y CAFN FARM DAIRY CONWY LL28 5RE

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Judges comments Great Taste Awards 2019 - ‘Wow! We absolutely wanted to steal the bottle. A total winner in the gin market new, different and an eye opener!

visit www.stgilesgin.com or email info@stgilesgin.com

-Kumquat and Chilli Chutney-Seville Orange and Peach Marmalade-

-Shetland Beef Biltong-

-Large Black Pork Sausages-Smoked Shetland Beef Pastrami-

-Lemon Curd-

"A bold ßavour immediately hits the palate with a big wake up call! Zesty, citrus freshness, delicious fresh thyme and a balanced sweetness. A very good marmalade with lingering herbal notes - what a delight!" - Great Taste Award Judge

Sensational deliciousness by Chef Paul Newman.

Handmade in small batches on his family farm, Errichel, in Highland Perthshire. Flavour and quality are paramount, sourcing only the Þnest ingredients, to produce an exquisite range of condiments, preserves and cured meat and Þsh. Free from artiÞcial anything, these products are all-natural goodness. Chef Paul has curated a selection of Þrm favourites from the menu of his award-winning restaurant Thyme at Errichel, so people can enjoy a taste of Thyme at home.

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-Pistachio -Biscotti (Gluten Free)-

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“Our expertise in fermenting cider and in distilling and maturing brandy delivers one of Ireland’s best ciders and only brandy that combines a unique smoothness and richness with a distinct apple-sweet taste that we are immensely proud of.”

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We cultivate our selected varieties of herbs organically in our own farm in Chaeronea, Greece with a touch of our care and love.

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FLOUR

SNACKS

Spelt Gilchesters Organics Grown and milled at Gilchesters’ farm in Northumberland, this spelt flour produces bread with a nutty fragrance and flavour and a light and spongy texture. gilchesters.com

Wessex Cobber Bread Flour Wessex Mill A mixture of barley, malt and malted wheat flakes, Wessex Cobber Bread Flour delivers a loaf with a soft crumb and a lingering maltiness. wessexmill.co.uk

Neill’s Soda Bread Flour James Neill Obviously great for Irish soda bread, this flour will also ensure consistency, subtle sweetness and cereal aroma to pancakes and scones. neillsflour.co.uk

Six Seed Bread Flour Wessex Mill Wessex Mill’s Six Seed Bread Flour received high praise for its “excellent choice and distribution of seeds”. Ideal for making bread by hand or in a bread machine. wessexmill.co.uk

Moulsham Strong Malted Seeded Flour W & H Marriage & Sons Containing sunflower, pumpkin and poppy seeds, as well as millet and brown linseed, this brown flour is ideal for making bread and rolls. flour.co.uk

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Artizán Strong Bread Flour Artizan Bakery - Bio Artizan Artizan Bakery freshly grinds astardo wheat to create its additive-free strong bread, which is perfect for baking sourdough bread. artizan.hu

Artizán Crispbread Artizan Bakery - Bio Artizan Kft These Swedish-style, longfermented sourdough crispbreads ­– with notes of caraway, eastern spices and chilli – are ideal for the cheeseboard. artizan.hu

Organic Wholegrain Spelt Flour Sharpham Park Delivering great depth of flavour to bakes, Sharpham Park’s spelt flour also impressed the Great Taste panel with its long-lasting “nutty and grassy” notes. sharphampark.com

OIL

Melira Hellenic Pistachios ALEXIOU I. PANAGIOTIS Judges deemed these handpicked and roasted pistachios to have “the perfect amount of sea salt”, complementing their sweet natural flavour and creamy texture. melirahoney.gr

Mount Mayon Premium Pili Nuts Kyoto Matcha The Passionate Food Company “The texture is second to none,” said one judge of these matcha-coated, nutrient- and mineral-rich pili nuts from the producer of last year’s Supreme Champion. mountmayon.com

Pea Green Boat Cheese Sablés - Fennel & Chilli Shortbread House of Edinburgh Pleasing on the eye and in the mouth, these sablés balance Scottish cheddar, 24-month aged Italian Parmesan, fennel and chilli perfectly. shortbreadhouse.co.uk

Mount Mayon Premium Pili Nuts Kerala Coconut Curry The Passionate Food Company A second Mount Mayon 3-star this year. This time it’s a combination of their uniquely processed pili nuts’ creamy texture and a dusting of Kerala coconut curry. mountmayon.com

Truffle & Pecorino Luxury Nut Mix Belazu Hand-roasted almonds, cashews, macadamias and pecans create a complex flavour harmony with pecorino and truffles in this snacking mix. belazu.com

Buckwheat Crackers Ma Baker Ma Baker’s gluten-free crackers hit just the right levels of sweet and savoury. And it is likely they will appeal to more than those with dietary requirements. mabaker.london

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Natural Earl Grey F.B.O.P.

Since 1999 we have won 63 Taste Awards 13 x 3 Star, 22 x 2 Star and 28 x 1 Star Contact Distributor: www.wilsonfamilyteas.com Importer: www.wilstea.com

Gold double dairy HonEsT IcE crEam sIncE 1914

Caithness Smokehouse is a cottage industry run by John Inglis who has perfected his craft using natural and traditional methods.

We only use the highest quality locally produced products which are available to the discerning market that requires only the best!

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100% NATURAL PRODUCTS, ORGANIC , WITHOUT ADDED SUGARS, NO SULPHITES AND PRESERVATIVES FREE.

Our jams, butters and honeys are internationally available and we are seeking further uk distribution Balsamic Date Vinegar

Balsamic Date Glaze

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Crows (Agricultural) Ltd

AWARD WINNING NATIVE BREED WOODLAND REARED PORK

Belgian Spread

Date Syrup

“On pouring, just look at it - so unctuous it is definitely a cream! The colour is deep mahogany - rusty but in a very good way! It smells divine. On tasting the flavours coat the mouth, the sweetness from the dates, the mild acidity from the vinegar and an intensity that would make it glow on ice cream, sparkle on fresh peaches or sing with some crumbly Cheshire or Lancashire cheese. We could go on... with duck drizzled over a warm salad.

Oh yes. This is a Balsamic Date Dream! We want it now! We are licking out our containers.”

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Multi award winning native breed beef, pork and lamb produced slowly the natural way in the heart of Shropshire.

Shropshire lamb shoulder - 3 Star 2018 Shropshire lamb rack - 2 Star 2019 Beef rib - 1 Star 2019

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ICE CREAM

Rizzas Double Dairy Gold James Rizza & Sons Sweet, full-bodied and rich, Rizzas Double Dairy Gold is made in Aberdeenshire using milk, cream and butter from Guernsey cows. rizza.co.uk

Pistachio Gelato Swoon Gelato Indulgent yet pure, Swoon’s perfectly executed classic is made with 100% Sicilian pistachios for a creaminess and depth of flavour that wowed judges. swoononaspoon.co.uk

Baked Apple icesmith This baked apple & balsamic cinnamon caramel gelato is topped with crisped apple skin, dipped in cinnamon sugar. The judges were impressed by its “intensity of flavours”. icesmith.co.uk

Green Gooseberry Ice Cream with a Hint of Elderflower Hadley’s Dairy One of three 3-stars from Hadley’s in 2019, this variety pairs their creamy custard base with local green gooseberries, poached with freshly picked elderflower. hadleysdairy.co.uk

Virgin Olive Oil with Jersey Cow Dairy Gelato La Gelatiera London-based La Gelatiera wowed judges with its “very clever and well-executed” combo of 100% pure virgin olive oil and Jersey milk. lagelatiera.co.uk

Gianduja Gold Fabulous Ice Fires Made with pure dark and light cocoa from the Ivory Coast and combined with gently roasted Piedmont hazelnuts, this gelato is brimming with intense flavour. icefires.london

Nocciola Gelato Swoon Gelato Piedmont hazelnuts, sourced from a small family farm, are the key ingredient in this year’s second 3-star gelato from the South West producer. swoononaspoon.co.uk

Welsh Whisky Conti’s Ice Cream Rich creamy ice cream with the single malt Penderyn Legend whisky in just the right quantity proved to be the perfect Welsh partnership for Conti’s. contisicecream.com

Damson Ice Cream with a Hint of Cassis Hadley’s Dairy Norfolk Damsons are poached with English Cassis, then puréed into Hadley’s Guernsey double cream and milk base, to create a tart and refreshing scoop. hadleysdairy.co.uk

Lemon Curd Orkney Ice Cream The Orkney Creamery Swirls of lemon curd run through this dairy ice cream, which uses local Orkney double cream and milk for an end result that is creamy and sharp. orkneyicecream.com

Hokey Pokey Fabulous Ice Fires Fabulous Ice Fire enhances its ricotta gelato with orange blossom, lemon extract and salted honeycomb, for a flavour and texture sensation. icefires.london

Black Garlic Gelato icesmith It might sound bizarre, but the sweet caramel-coffee depth of black garlic makes for a semisavoury gelato, which has a smooth texture to boot. icesmith.co.uk

Burnt Honey Ice Cream Hadley’s Dairy Hadley’s local honey is caramelised and combined with an ice cream custard to produce a sweet treat that delivers flavour and texture in abundance. hadleysdairy.co.uk

Bronte Pistachio Gelato Hackney Gelato A real hit at this year’s Great Taste, this pistachio gelato was hailed by tasters as “sweet, salty and nutty perfection”. hackneygelato.com

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CONDIMENTS & SAVOURY PRESERVES

Amaretto & Black Cherry Bluebell Dairy Made in small batches with Amaretto liqueur, Italian cherry ripple, double cream and fresh milk, this ice cream was labelled “super grown-up” by judges. bluebelldairy.co.uk

Smoky Dijon Mustard The Anglesey Sea Salt Company A rich mustard, flavoured with Welsh oak smoked water and sea salt, this classic condiment with a twist is complex and has a kick. halenmon.com

Spicy Pineapple Chutney Matthew’s Preserves Made using a Bengali Punch Pooran spice mix and cayenne pepper, this chutney won plaudits for its smoothness and well-judged heat. matthews-preserves.co.uk

Bread & Butter Pickles Vadasz Deli Slices of fresh cucumber are cold-brined and stored in vinegar to make Vadasz Deli’s tangy but balanced bread & butter pickles. vadaszdeli.co.uk

It’s Alive - Smoked Sriracha Eaten Alive Eaten Alive takes hot and sweet peppers, then smokes and slowly ferments them with garlic, to produce a tangy and mild sauce. eatenalive.co.uk

Salted Caramel & Liquorice Gelato Gusto Inspired by traditional Danish candy, this surprisingly creamy vegan gelato balances soft caramel and salty liquorice undertones. gelatogusto.com

Wasabi Mustard The Wasabi Company This all-natural well-rounded mustard’s recipe was specifically created to work with the fresh wasabi grown in Dorset and Hampshire by the producer. thewasabicompany.co.uk

Balachuang Chu Chu Burmese Kitchen This typical Myanmar condiment – made in Hove with dried shrimp, fried onions and garlic – offers up umami in spades along with a gentle heat and a bit of chew. chuchuburmesekitchen.co.uk

The Red One - Spicy Vegan Kimchi Bottlebrush Ferments Thanks to its natural tang and just the right amount of heat, this crunchy kimchi was dubbed a “fermented marvel” by those that tasted it. bottlebrushferments.com

Smoked Almond Spread Slowlandia Slowlandia’s savoury crunchy spread is made with beechwoodsmoked almonds, roasted Californian almonds and a blend of herbs and spices. slowlandia.com

Clotted Cream Ice Cream Brymor Dairy Made with Brymor’s family recipe Guernsey milk clotted cream, this ice cream’s simplicity was what earned top marks at this year’s Great Taste. brymordairy.co.uk

Artichoke Pate Giribizzi Handpicked Italian artichokes and extra virgin olive oil are the key ingredients in Giribizzi’s rich, smooth, creamy paté that retains just enough bite. giribizzi.co.uk

Vegan Kimchi London Fermentary Crunch, sharp, tangy acidity and a good level of spice are all present in London Fermentary’s vegan take on the traditional Korean accompaniment. londonfermentary.com

Vegan Sudachi Kombu Ponzu The Wasabi Company Salty, sweet, citrusy and umamirich, this classic Japanese sauce thrilled judges with “a wonderful spectrum of flavour”. thewasabicompany.co.uk

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balachaung - chilli shrimp fry. a unique versatile accompaniment to any dish. throw on a salad, add to a curry or simply put on top of hot buttered toast. It is all about the unique flavour as judges comments show: “A flAvour bomb of epic proportions” “flAvour bursts in the mouth” “Addictive depth of flAvour” “A complete flAvour bomb” Sales enquiries:

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Fifth generation artisan flour millers based in Oxfordshire. We mill our flour using wheat from local farms to produce top quality flour. Excellent for baking by hand or using in a bread maker.

Three stars awarded for our Six Seed and Wessex Cobber Bread Flours.

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Bred with Passion for On-The-Plate Quality

UK-Wide delivery for restaurants and private customers.

Contact us for details of our multi award-winning Mutton, Hogget and Boer Goat.

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Judging the 3-stars one last time

EACH PRODUCT that enters Great Taste is tasted and re-tasted by a veritable army of food professionals before it can be deemed worthy of an award.

But the Guild of Fine Food called back a selection of top judges in July to put those 3-stars through their paces for a final time.

This judging session is how the winners of the Golden Forks (for best in region and certain categories) are decided upon and how the Supreme Champion is determined.

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Drink the History

“The Georgians of Bath knew a thing or two about how to enjoy themselves and that spirit survives today ......”

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FIR HONEY

from Evia Island, Greece “This is sublime. An absolute corker of a honey - we thought it exquisite” “The flavour is huge - first of all it is butterscotch and caramel, then a heady perfumed and ‘green’ wave of flavour fills the palate, the finish is slightly bitter - a really complex and layered honey with wonderful aromatics.”

“Rich and glossy the consistency is absolutely wonderful” What the 2019 judges had to say!

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