March brings a wave of new spring food and drink discovers to try, and our expert editors have been busy putting the latest products through their paces. From clever cooking shortcuts and storecupboard staples to sweet treats and standout drinks, we’ve tasted a range of new releases to see which are truly worth adding to your basket. Here are eight of the best new food and drink buys to try this month – all tried and tested by the Good Food team.
Good Food recommends for March
Tarsier Spirit raspberry and lychee gin
For a sweet sip
Inspired by the fruit groves of Vietnam, this is a unique addition to the flavoured gins on the market. Sweet, fragrant lychee is balanced by tart raspberries and citrus peel for a refreshing finish.
Available from:
Master of Malt (£34.99)
Tarsier (£38)
Counter Culture citrus yuzu kombucha soda
For kombucha sceptics
We couldn’t get enough of this tangy soda – it will convert anyone nervous about trying kombucha. It’s fresh, zesty and instantly refreshing. The rhubarb and hibiscus flavour is next on our list to try…Check out our round-up of the best kombucha for more to try.
Available from:
Counter Culture (£21.95/12 x 330ml)
IMPOSSIBREW Triple Hopped IPA
For a hangover-free tipple
This 0.5% ABV hazy IPA contains three times the hops for a boozy feel without the alcohol. It’s a smooth, creamy quaff that’s bursting with stone fruit and vanilla notes.
Available from:
Impossibrew (£34/10 x 440ml)
Freja cooking bone broth
For wholesome cooking
Everyone’s talking about the health benefits of bone broth, but if you don’t have hours on end to make your own, these pouches from Freja are perfect for everyday use. Versatile enough to make rich stocks, soups, gravies and stews.
Available from:
Waitrose (from £2.80)
Ocado (from £3.50)
SpiceBox black dal
For a quick meal
SpiceBox has taken care of the 30-hour cooking process for this creamy dal, so all you need to do is heat and eat. Made with organic whole urad beans, it’s a high-fibre meal that’s perfect for a quick working from home lunch.
Available from:
Sainsbury’s (£5)
Slow Sauce Organic Oat Miso
For an umami boost
This sweet, savoury, punchy oat miso from Banchory, Aberdeenshire has been slowly barrel-aged in Scottish oak casks for 3 months. Slather it on toast, stir through porridge, dress salads, glaze veg, or even simply sip hot in the morning.
Available from:
Slow Sauce (£10/200g)
Food Thoughts 70% dark chocolate buttons
For better bakes
These luxurious 70% dark chocolate buttons are a bakers dream. With a deep, smooth flavour and the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. Add to brownies, cakes and cookies… or eat straight from the pot with your afternoon cuppa!
Available from:
Amazon (£19.99/750g)
Alterego cottage cheese
For UPF-free snacks
Made from just four ingredients – milk, cream, live cultures and sea salt – this cottage cheese is decadently creamy and UPF-free.
Available from:
Sainsbury’s (£1.85/200g)
