Another London Coffee Festival is done. Another busy one. I was only there on the last day, but the venue was crowded. There was something different compared to previous events. There were far more stands promoting different types of matcha. I’m personally not a massive fan, but it shows that matcha is becoming very popular. I wonder if that’s just a short-term craze or if it will stay with us for longer. There were also more stands promoting their teas.
That said, the coffee presence was still very strong. As you walk in, you are greeted by the guys from Area 51 Coffee. They were presenting their new flavour. Although, I must say, I prefer the original one with the hint of coconut. Then there were the guys from Spacegoods with their mushroom coffee. I was really impressed with it, to the point that I’m ordering a bag for myself.
In general, it was another great event, and I’m looking forward to the next one.
Today I’m trying an Icelandic Ginger & Peach COLLAB drink with fish collagen. The first thing you notice is the smell. It’s very distinctive. I tried to pinpoint what it was exactly, but I’m still not sure. Luckily, it didn’t smell like fish. I don’t think I would’ve been able to handle that.
Once you get used to the smell, it’s time for the taste. And honestly, it’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I was worried the ginger would completely take over, but I was pleasantly surprised. Peach is actually the main flavour you notice most. Admittedly, it doesn’t stay with you for very long. It’s just a short, pleasant taste, and then it’s gone.
All in all, it was a nice drink and I did enjoy it. Would I buy it myself? Probably not. But a mate gave it to me, so I was happy to give it a go.
Here’s another winter-edition drink. For some reason, I decided to try these now closer to summer rather than Christmas. But let’s get back to the drink itself: IRN-BRU Spiced Ginger & Cinnamon.
It’s not as good as the gingerbread Pepsi. I love everything cinnamon-related, but this one was lacking that note. You do get a lot of ginger, though, and that flavour really sticks with you. I’m not sure that’s what I want from a drink.
Needless to say, this was a one-time experience. I didn’t think about winter at any point while drinking it.
Do you miss Xmas, but don’t want to gain those extra pounds around your midsection? Their gingerbread-flavoured Pepsi is the answer for you. At first, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to take the risk. I wasn’t sure if “drinking” cookies was something I’d like to try, but I was positively surprised. It tastes really good. Yes, you can taste the gingerbread, but not for long, and it mixes nicely with the sweetness of Pepsi. Definitely worth trying.
I had some expectations when I tried this, but I was disappointed. Yes, it has a Dr Pepper kick, and yes, you can taste the cream soda, but it all disappears pretty quickly. After a second, you’re forgetting what you’re drinking. It’s another example of mixing two flavours to make something funky……..and another example where it didn’t work. And I’m saying this with regret, because I’m a massive fan of Dr Pepper.
