Buzzing over mead

Mead is an alcoholic honey drink that’s recently gained huge popularity – understandably so, it’s delicious.

While it’s come a long way over the years, the ethos of mead production has remained relatively unchanged since medieval times; that is, using fermented honey as the base.

As you can imagine, mead can be delightfully sweet, but it doesn’t always have to be overbearingly so. Aotearoa is a great spot to create mead as our diverse native flora treats beekeepers across the country to some pretty unique and special flavour profiles.

The team at Buzz Club has created some perfectly balanced flavour profiles, which you’ll find sta serving up at their swish bar on Riverside Market Laneway in www.thebuzzclub.co.nz

Christchurch. These guys are paving the way for some pretty unreal drinks, focusing on using lesserknown honeys such as New Zealand kāmahi, rātā, and pōhutukawa.

At the bar, you’ll discover an array of delicious varieties available to suit your palete – there’s sweet, but also zesty and fruity for the delight of your tastebuds. Not in Christchurch? Keep your eyes peeled at the supermarket or check out their website. By enjoying NZmade mead, you’re supporting a range of native honeys, which helps to build a sustainable industry that contributes towards the healthy pollination of the pristine Aotearoa environments.

SALMON HEAVEN Bush Inn (inside)

We have lots of new products in store including some great crackers to go with our salmon and cheese.

We are also now stocking supreme award winning Poaka Salamis. Everything you need to host those special friends, and some great bargains in store.

The Provedore Bush Inn Centre

Ph. 0800 222 811

Find us on: www.salmonheaven.nz

ESSES ESTATE Kaikoura

Esses Estate creates sophisticated sparkling for every celebration. Esses is a premium producer of vintage Méthode Traditionnelle. Each vintage showcases the essence of the season and the wines have received critical accolades from wine critics. Esses wines are designed to be savoured, shared and to create long lasting memories. Visit our new Tasting Room and available at Vine to Table in Christchurch.

280 Postmans Rd, Kaikoura

Ph: 021 256 4383

Find us on: www.esseswine.com

FOUR AVES COFFEE Phillipstown

Welcome to Vinyl Café. Come in and try our own Four Aves roasted coffee. We have fresh daily cabinet food as well as “Roast your own” coffee available. Relax to some great music, play some “old school” video games or just read a magazine.

THE POP TOP Sydenham

Welcome to The Pop Top. We’re a fresh new coffee cart bringing sweetness, brightness and colour to your day. We’re here to simplify your coffee experience and teach you about the beautiful potential of our favourite fruit, the Coffee Cherry.

Have an event this summer in need of coffee?

Get in touch to book us at ruben@tyan.haus

TyanHaus

6 Carlyle St, Sydenham

E: ruben@tyan.haus

Find us on: thepoptop.haus

THE GOLDEN MILE TAVERN Templeton

The Golden Mile Tavern is a family friendly Bar & Restaurant in Templeton, serving cold beers, barista coffee and delicious meals 7 days a week.

Enjoy our weekend breakfast menu or pop in for a traditional Sunday Roast!

Check out our full menu on our website and follow us on Facebook for upcoming events.

Cnr Main South Rd & Trents Rd Ph. 03 349 7022

Find us on: www.thegoldenmile.co.nz

24/B Essex Street, Phillipstown Ph 027 543 1877

Support small locally owned and operated business. Find us on: www.thecoffeeworkshop.co.nz

CHALMERS RESTAURANT at Hornby Club

Chalmers Restaurant at Hornby Club offers delicious family style bistro dining with the added benefit of an indoor children’s playground. Chalmers has private dining rooms, which are perfect for your next party or family gathering.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 5pm.

17 Carmen Rd, Hornby

Ph: 03 349 9026

Find us on: www.hornbywmc.co.nz

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