The Poole-based drinks maker, Dorset Ginger Company, has once again wowed the judges at the prestigious Great Taste Awards. This time, their Apple Juice with a Ginger Kick has earned them the coveted title of a Great Taste Producer.
This latest accolade adds to their impressive collection of awards. In 2022, their Dorset Ginger Original, Dorset Ginger Extra Strong, and Rhubarb with an Extra Kick were recognized. Last year, Dorset Ginger Extra Strong with Cinnamon and Raspberry with a Hint of Ginger also earned stars. With awards in three out of the last five years, the Dorset Ginger Company is now officially a Great Taste Producer.
Great Taste, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, is a mark of excellence sought after by food lovers and retailers alike. The judging process is rigorous, with all products blind tasted to ensure impartiality. This year, a phenomenal 13,672 products were judged.
Timi Good, Co-owner of The Dorset Ginger Company, expressed their delight: “We’re absolutely delighted that our drinks have had such success in the Great Taste Awards and that we’re now officially able to call ourselves Great Taste Producers. It’s a real boost to the Company.”
The judges praised the Apple Juice with a Ginger Kick as “an enticing, cloudy juice with a gentle aroma. A well-rounded, sweet, fruity, clean apple flavor is enhanced by the natural spicy kick of well-judged ginger, bringing complexity and rounded length to this tasty juice.”
All Dorset Ginger drinks are made with the finest ginger and ‘not from concentrate’ fruit juices. They contain no artificial flavours, preservatives, colourings, or sweeteners and are suitable for gluten-free and vegan diets. Aimed at genuine ginger lovers, they deliver a powerful ginger kick with every sip, leaving a pleasing warming sensation in the mouth.
The full Dorset Ginger Company range includes:
Original Ginger – delicious served straight with ice or mixed with lemonade to make a classic ginger beer
Strong Ginger – a richer ginger drink with an extra kick that’s wonderfully refreshing with fizzy water or even added to black coffee
Strong Ginger with 50% less sugar – try this for an intense ginger punch with less natural sweetness on the tongue
Extra Strong Ginger – Dorset Ginger claims this is the strongest ginger drink in the UK, and they could be right! A truly powerful ginger kick that definitely warms the cockles and more!
Extra Strong Ginger with Cinnamon – stunning in a coffee, this blend of ginger and spicy cinnamon makes an expert barista of us all. Alternatively warm it up with a slice of orange and lemon to make a luxurious non-alcoholic mulled drink
Apple Juice with a Ginger Kick – made with pure apple juice, the spicy ginger contrasts deliciously with the sweetness of the apple making a stunning drink consumed alone or blended with water, fruit juices or alcohol
Rhubarb with a Ginger Kick – a classic combination of rhubarb and ginger in a drink – delicious! Made with the juice of fresh, tart rhubarb.
Raspberry with a Hint of Ginger – the sweetness of fresh raspberry juice offset by a subtle hint of ginger resulting in a delightfully refreshing tipple
Still Sicilian Lemonade – mouth-tinglingly zesty, fresh juice from Sicilian lemons for a pure taste of summer all year round. Ideal enjoyed on its own or with a splash of vodka
Mellow Ginger – NEW for 2024, this is a milder version of the Original Ginger for those who prefer their ginger a little less powerful
Spiced Ginger Punch – NEW for 2024, this is delicious served warm or cold at any time of year but the blended spices with ginger are perfect for the festive season
The Dorset Ginger Company is owned by husband-and-wife team Nick and Timi Good, who bought the company in 2017. Nick discovered a delicious ginger drink that helped with his stomach complaints but found it was about to cease trading. They decided to buy the business, and they haven’t looked back since!
All Dorset Ginger drinks come in 75cl and 33cl glass bottles, available in cases of six. Individual bottles can be purchased from farm shops and delis.
Gift packs are also available and make great presents!
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