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Mead: The Original Wedding Drink and Perfect Alternative to Champagne

Mead: The Original Wedding Drink and Perfect Alternative to Champagne

As the world's oldest alcoholic beverage, mead has been a part of weddings and celebrations for thousands of years. Crafted by fermenting honey with water, often enhanced with fruits or spices, mead has long symbolised good fortune, new beginnings, and...

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Why Simple Ingredients Matter More Than Ever

Why Simple Ingredients Matter More Than Ever

There's a revolution happening on ingredient labels, and it's about time. Walk through any supermarket today and you'll notice a shift: consumers are flipping products over, scrutinising ingredient lists, and increasingly putting items back on the shelf when they see...

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Sparkling Water With a Twist: Why Honey Changes Everything

Sparkling Water With a Twist: Why Honey Changes Everything

Sparkling water has had quite a moment. From LaCroix to San Pellegrino, carbonated water has evolved from a niche product to a mainstream staple. But let's be honest: plain sparkling water can be, well, boring. And while flavoured sparkling waters...

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Buy Mead Online in the UK

Buy Mead Online in the UK

If you’re looking to buy mead online in the UK, you’re in the right place. Hive Mind Mead produces modern, award-winning mead made with real honey and crafted in small batches in the UK. From traditional still meads to fresh,...

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How to drink mead

How to drink mead

Temperature, glass and serving size explained You’ve been gifted a delicious bottle of mead and you’re now wondering, “how are you actually meant to drink mead?” You’re not alone. Mead is one of the longest established tipples in history. While...

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Gift Ideas for Mead Lovers

Gift Ideas for Mead Lovers

If you’re looking for a gift that’s a little different, mead is a great choice. It sits somewhere between wine and craft drinks, making it ideal for people who enjoy trying something new without being too obscure. It’s a drink...

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Where to Buy Mead in the UK (Online & Local)

Where to Buy Mead in the UK (Online & Local)

If you’re wondering where to buy mead in the UK, you’re not alone. Mead has grown rapidly in popularity, but it’s still not as widely available as wine or beer, which can make it tricky to find. There are also...

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The Best Mead to Try in the UK (Sparkling vs Traditional)

The Best Mead to Try in the UK (Sparkling vs Traditional)

If you’re searching for the best mead in the UK, you’ll quickly realise there isn’t just one type. Mead comes in a range of styles, from light and sparkling to rich and traditional, and the “best” option depends on how...

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Why Mead and Cheese Are the Perfect Pairing (Better Than Wine, Port, or Cider)

Why Mead and Cheese Are the Perfect Pairing (Better Than Wine, Port, or Cider)

When it comes to cheese pairings, wine has long been the obvious choice. A crisp white for soft cheeses, a bold red for the mature ones, perhaps a glass of port with blue cheese to finish. But lately, more people are discovering something even better… You’ve guessed it, it’s Mead. 

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