Beverages

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Barley water is a traditional and refreshing drink that is made by boiling pearl barley, straining it, and then flavoring the water with lemon juice and honey or sugar. The drink is believed to have various health benefits, including aiding digestion and acting as a diuretic.

Barley Water: Boiled barley with lemon.

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Sloe Gin is a red liqueur made with gin and sloe berries, the fruit of the blackthorn bush. The traditional process of making Sloe Gin involves steeping the sloe berries in gin, along with sugar to extract the juices, and allowing the mixture to ferment over several months. The result is a sweet, tart, and fruity liqueur with a deep ruby color.

Sloe Gin: Gin with sloe berries.

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Spiced Cider is a fragrant and warming beverage perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings. This traditional drink is made by simmering apple cider with a variety of spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and orange peels.

Spiced Cider: Mulled warm cider.

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Welsh Brew Tea is a robust blend of strong black tea, often found in the heart of Wales' bustling markets and quaint tearooms. This traditional Welsh tea is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor and its ability to be the perfect companion to breakfast or afternoon tea time.

Welsh Brew Tea: Strong black tea.

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Welsh Mead is a traditional alcoholic beverage that dates back to the times of the Celts. It is created by fermenting honey with water, and sometimes various fruits, spices, grains, or hops. The honey's sweetness is pivotal to the flavor and alcohol content of the final mead.

Welsh Mead: Fermented honey drink.

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