Garnish Suggestions
Jazz up your drinks with these fruit and herb garnish suggestions. Perfect and unique to each Shrub Syrup flavour, these are an easy way to add wow-factor to a simple Shrub and Soda or one of our Sparkling Shrub Elixirs.
These garnishes are great with any of our Shrub Syrups and even in your own creations. Unlock your curiosity by channelling your inner mixologist and coming up with your own intriguing creations.
GARNISH SUGGESTIONS
RHUBARB SHRUB: mint, ginger, rosemary
CHERRY SHRUB: mint, rosemary
STRAWBERRY SHRUB: mint, basil, cucumber
WHITE PEACH SHRUB: mint, rosemary, thyme, sage
MANDARIN SHRUB: mint, thyme, rose petals, Mandarin Dust, green olives
LIME SHRUB: Lime Dust, mint, rose petals, dehydrated fruit
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World Environment Day: Our Sustainable Philosophy
With World Environment Day coming up on June 5th we thought we would shine a light on some of the ways we try to make a difference and how we respect our beautiful planet.
Our products would not be as delicious if it weren’t for Mother Nature and the amazing ingredients we have at our fingertips. Our team therefore always try our hardest to prioritise the environment in all aspects of our production and distribution.
With World Environment Day coming up on June 5th we thought we would shine a light on some of the ways we try to make a difference and how we respect our beautiful planet:
Re-using Cardboard
We have many fun machines in our production line, but our personal favourite is our cardboard shredder. We use this to convert the cardboard we receive everyday into material that is used to pack orders and keep your curious items safe during transit. Our version of bubble-wrap. We also re-use any bubble wrap or filling materials we receive from our suppliers, so any time you receive any plastic in your parcels - it's been re-used with love.
Fruit
The fruit strained from our Shrub Syrups is transformed into a range of products including preserves, jams, and our personal favourite ... our Mandarin Dust. As much as possible, the only food waste we put in the bin is the leaves and pips!
Packaging
Where possible we avoid single use packaging and prioritise reusable materials such as glass and aluminium.
About World Environment Day
The theme for World Environment Day this year is “ONLY ONE EARTH”. It is being hosted in Stockholm to celebrate 50 years since the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme which was formed in 1972 at the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm. Find out more about World Environment Day here.
CELEBRATE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY WITH SOME GOODIES RIGHT FROM MOTHER NATURE
THE VALUE OF DAILY RITUALS
Our Founder, Pia Cook recently wrote an article for Ceres Life , sharing her thoughts on the value of daily rituals.
Our Founder, Pia Cook recently wrote an article for Ceres Life , sharing her thoughts on the value of daily rituals. Below is a copy of the article. Be sure to try the delicious ritual recipe at the end of the blog!
I don’t know about you, but in a world that has changed so much over the last few months, I’ve often found it hard to stay grounded and stop my mind from racing. One minute my thoughts are focused on all the what-ifs, and the next I feel frustrated that so much of my personal life and work, the things that gave me a sense of purpose and identity have been forced to change. I think a big part of this has been the loss of structure to my day. My routine has changed – or disappeared - and with this has gone a sense of daily achievement, of tasks being ticked off, and flowing creativity.
As this new reality settles in, I’ve learned it’s more important than ever to be kind to myself. To take stock of what I have in my life that makes me feel safe and loved. To learn new routines and rituals that provide a sense of structure and security in my daily life, when everything else seems out of my control.
It’s the simple things. Savouring my coffee in the morning; playing with my son, completely in the moment; re-visiting my nanna’s preserving and baking recipes; cooking as a family. These were all things that I did prior to being home-bound, but they’ve somehow gained clarity in this new landscape.
Previously, making my afternoon cuppa was a mundane process, mindlessly completed to get me through the day. Now, it’s become a ritual I look forward to. I go all out and use a traditional tea pot, my favourite cup, and I savour the moment. The enjoyment is as much in the process of making it as the act of drinking it. These little moments allow me to stop. Breathe. Take stock. Check in. Sometimes they wake up a sense of creativity, other times they just provide a chance to clear my mind. It’s amazing what energy these seemingly small rituals can provide.
One afternoon may be a herbal tea, another may be a hot chocolate, but my favourite so far is a shrub syrup with iced tea. I love the sweet, tart and heady mix of flavours. Shrub syrups and iced teas were both popular in colonial times, and there is an affectionate nod to the past when I combine them in this new concoction. A reflection on a time when life was much harder than it is now - even in our current climate.
For me – these moments of ritual maintain my sense of creativity and curiosity. They’ve encouraged me to slow down and focus my mind on learning, experimentation and creation. Who knows what this new mindfulness may bring? Watch this space…
RECIPE
RHUBARB AND GINGER SHRUB ICED TEA
Loose leaf tea / 2x tea bags (We recommend Green Tea with Rose, but encourage you to experiment with any of your favourite herbal or black teas).
3 slices ginger
2 slices lemon
30-60ml The Curious Cabinet Rhubarb Shrub Syrup
Ice
Prepare a strong pot of tea of your choice. Half fill with boiling water and steep for 15 minutes. Top your tea pot with ice to cool and dilute.
Place more ice into serving glass. Strain chilled tea over the ice and add ginger, lemon and Rhubarb Shrub Syrup. Stir and serve.
NOTE: You can use any flavour of Shrub Syrups. Combine them with herbs/fruits to your taste.