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We Are Little's Infused Coffee

Sunday, June 19, 2016
We Are Little's Infused Coffee
If you know me in 'real life' you will know that I'm a big coffee drinker, I'm one of those people who put off doing anything productive until I've had my coffee *in other words procrastinating until caffeine is ingested*. I have a latte a day, most of the time it will be a gingerbread latte as they are life but I do want to try more flavours, enter We Are Little's.

I was very, very kindly sent the *We Are Little's Mix and Match Flavour Infused Instant Coffee (£15) which contains six flavoured coffee variations, all of which are in 50g jars. I first have to say how much I freakin' adore the branding and packaging, it's gorgeous! The coffee doesn't contain added sugar and they all contain 100% natural flavours; also they're only 4 calories per serving.

We Are Little's Spicy Cardamom Coffee (£2.75 each)
This coffee flavour is the one I was most excited for as, firstly, it sounds so interesting and unique and secondly, I make a Finnish bread (called Pulla bread) which contains cardamom and I eat with it my coffee for lunch and this combination of coffee and cardamom is already a favourite of mine. It smells amazing and it tastes so good but I did have to add sugar as otherwise it is quite bitter. Myself and my dad really liked this one even though it definitely isn't a typical flavour combination. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

We Are Little's French Vanilla Coffee (£2.75 each)
I think this flavour is one of my favourite from the six that I have tried (although they have more flavours if you aren't interested in these such as chocolate orange, chocolate caramel, havana rum and maple walnut, the latter two sound amazing). This coffee flavour is one of the sweeter flavours and it really creamy and comforting. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

We Are Little's Coconut Coffee (£2.75 each)
Yet another unusual flavour, I don't think I've ever heard of a coconut flavoured coffee before! I think these jars or mix and match sets would make perfect and unusual gifts. I didn't know how I would feel about this one, although I love both coffee and coconut and I was pleasantly surprised; it does have a coconut flavour but it isn't like drinking coconut water. I really liked this one, it wasn't bitter and I think it would be great as an iced coffee. My dad really didn't like this one though so it won't be for everyone. Overall rating: ★★★☆☆, 3/5.

We Are Little's Rich Hazelnut Coffee (£2.75 each)
Now we are back on more familiar ground which a hazelnut infused coffee which I think is one of the more traditional coffee combinations but sadly it wasn't for me. I love hazelnut spread, like the heaven that is Nutella, but I don't like it in anything else. It was a little bitter and a bit cloying, to me but this was one of my dads favourites from the six we tested out as he rated it 4/5.  Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆, 2/5.

We Are Little's Cafe Amaretto (£2.75)
Again, as with the previous one, this isn't my kind of thing and I also found this one bitter, really rich and too much for me, if that even makes any sense! It has a almond flavour which I really don't like so this one was never going to be a hit for me unfortunately but I know my auntie will love it. Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆, 2/5.

We Are Little's Swiss Chocolate Coffee (£2.75)
The smell of this variety in the jar is amazing so I couldn't wait to try it and it didn't disappoint. This flavour was mine and my dads favourite from the range. It isn't bitter, it's creamy and it is fairly sweet too. I think it will be perfect in the colder months, while the coconut coffee will be perfect for summer as it will make a gorgeous iced coffee. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

Overall, I adore the packaging/branding, I think the flavour range is fantastic which some traditional combinations and some more unique ones. My favourites have to be: swiss chocolate, french vanilla, cardamom and coconut. There were a couple of flavourites...I've just invented a new word, a combination of favourite and flavours, that I didn't like but that's just personal preference. I think they'd make amazing gifts for coffee lovers and the price is fantastic too!

Do you drink coffee? If so, which of these would you like to try? Have you tried any of the We Are Little's coffee flavours? 

Christmas: Men's Gift Guide

Tuesday, November 24, 2015
I don't know about you but I find it so difficult to buy my dad presents for his birthday, father's day and christmas - he always gets aftershave or shower gel type products so hopefully this mens gift guide will give you some unique present ideas for dads, husbands, brothers and friends. Check out my video at the end for a roundup of the products and some extra gift ideas!

*My Beanies Mini Xmas Stash (£10): I am a big coffee drinker, I have one everyday and if I don't then I'm counting down the minutes until tomorrow when I can. I adore gingerbread all year round but especially during the festive season so this set is perfect. You can choose the pre-made christmas trio (winter warmer, mulled wine and christmas pudding instant coffee) or you choose your own flavours as I did. I chose cinder toffee, gingerbread and nutty hazelnut and I love the cinder toffee one the most! I think it's a fantastic set for coffee lovers and they may find new flavours that they love.

*Crabtree and Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Shave Soap in a Bowl (£22, 100g): My dad doesn't really use shave soaps but I think he definitely will when he sees this! The wooden bowl the soap comes in looks so fancy and luxe; also the soap smells amazing, so much so that I want to steal it. When the soap has been used up, you can just buy a refill such as the *Crabtree and Evelyn West Indian Lime Shave Soap (£12, 100g). The West Indian Lime soap smells so musky and masculine but it has a sweetness to it - I know my dad will love this scent too. I think these two items will be fantastic for dads and grandads. Also if you buy anything from the mens range at Crabtree and Evelyn in November, they will donate £1 to the Movember foundation.

*Bluffers Guides (£6.99 each): I always tend to buy my dad cookbooks, hence the overflowing bookcase so these would make a great alternative. They are interesting guides related to various topics such as rugby, food, football, beer, cars, bond and many more! I chose the rugby and food guides to include in my mens gift guide and I know the rugby guide will go down very well in our house as since the rugby world cup a couple of months ago we have been watching it much more although it is a complex game so an informative but amusing light read is perfect. I cannot recommend them enough, they would be perfect stocking fillers too! I have my eye on a few for myself!

*Bond and Knight Wallet (£68): If you haven't checked out my latest blog giveaway then you should as you could win any product from Bond and Knight! I have the Bond and Knight MK1 Wallet which has my dads initials embossed on the inside - it would make such a special present this christmas.

*Scaramouche and Fandango Christmas Cracker (£15): I have featured a gift set from this brand on my blog this already and I'm glad I can again. This set contains two full sizes of the face scrub and facial hydrator, all contained in a giant christmas cracker. I think it would be a fantastic gift!

Here's my mens gift guide video, apologies for the quality, the weather is not on my side recently #BloggerProblems. Let me know if you have any problems with the video:



Will you be buying anything from these brands? What do you think of my mens gift guide?