Toad & Radio Bakery Yuzu Jaffa Cake Croissant: Toad is an amazing bakery in South London that I couldn't get enough of when I visited University of Arts London last fall. So you can only imagine how excited I was to see that they teamed up with Radio Bakery in Greenpoint, easily the best bakery in NYC, to create a special Yuzu Jaffa Cake Croissant combo, a match that can only be described as what dreams are made of. It consisted of a crispy croissant base (with textbook layers), a sponge cake / chocolate layer, light and airy whipped cr... (read more) 5.0/5.0
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Tomarchio Melegrana Pomegranate Soda: I had this pomegranate-flavored soft drink at an Italian restaurant in Vancouver. From a Sicily-based brand, this soda had a vibrant, acidic flavor and contained real fruit sediments at the bottom of the bottle, pointing to its freshness. I really liked how balanced it was, with just the right amount of sweetness. It's the type of drink I imagine pairing very well with all types of foods, but was especially welcome on a hot day. 4.5/5.0
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Toad Bakery Currant Custard Pastry: I ate this pastry in November 2023 but am only just catching up and definitely wanted to make sure I wrote about this phenomenal bakery in South London. Toad Bakery is just blocks away from the University of Arts London Creative Computing Institute campus and has an assortment of breads, baked goods, and delicious lunch sandwiches. I could only imagine how lucky people are to be able to go to this bakery regularly. This custard pastry was on the sweet side, with caramelized sugar around it... (read more) 4.0/5.0
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Moshi Sparkling Honey Oolong Tea: Even though this drink has one of the more ordinary flavors (from a brand that typically incorporates tropical Asian fruits), it is one of the purest and best versions of honey tea that I've had. The honey has a uniquely rich, floral flavor without being overpowering. It's hard to imagine anyone not thoroughly enjoying this beverage. 4.5/5.0
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Karma Drinks Cola: From New Zealand-based Karma Drinks, this Karma Cola is probably the best version of cola I've had. It has a much more robust flavor than your typical bottled cola due to its use of organic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, and vanilla, and has a distinct citrus aftertaste. I purchased it in the UK and heard it was quite popular there – I wish it were readily available in the US because it is really fantastic. 4.5/5.0
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Tea King Kiwi Fruit Tea: Tea King is my absolute favorite fruit tea shop in Seattle. Their kiwi fruit tea did not disappoint, with cubes of kiwi fruit with seeds adding their own texture, while the beverage had a refreshing, floral flavor. mixed with housemade kiwi fruit syrup. I got this drink with aloe, which were juicy, slightly crunchy; cut to a similar size as the kiwi fruit, the textures were really satisfying. 4.5/5.0
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