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New Premium Drinks Launched At Ventnor's Botanic Gardens

A new company formed on the Isle of Wight has launched its range of locally sourced drinks.

The eucalyptus beverages are the brainchild of Hill Hassall Botanics, based at the Botanic Gardens in Ventnor.

The new products are being sold as a 250ml lightly sparkling 'Refresher' and 500ml bottles of eucalyptus cordial — one with honey in it.

The Refresher cans combine the cordial with freshly pressed cucumber juice before being infused with mint.

These have a subtle flavour to them which is crisp and unobtrusive to the tastebuds.

Founder, John Curtis, said:

“From harvesting Eucalyptus globulus leaves in our purpose grown grove to hand pressing mountains of cucumbers, we have endeavoured to get the best taste possible in the can.

"We knew we were on the right track when our canning company’s Production Manager exclaimed they'd never had anything like it!”

The drinks can be found at various shops, cafes and farm shops on the Island, including Ventnor Botanic Garden, The Garlic Farm and the Isle of Wight Farm Shop.

The full range of products is available online.

 

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