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Discover local producers on a makers’ break in Herefordshire

by Qin Xie

Published on The Independent on 22nd July 2021

“What happens during fermentation?”

James Marsden, the outspoken owner of Gregg’s Pit Cider & Perry in Ledbury, has thrown me yet another question – one that I suspect he didn’t really want an answer to.

I had just driven in from Goodrich, a little Herefordshire village about 20 minutes away. After repeatedly crawling along the same stretch of country lane, I finally managed to spot the un-signposted opening squeezed between two homes. Past this, and along a single-lane dirt track, was the elusive smallholding responsible for supplying fine ciders to Michelin-starred restaurants in London and beyond for upwards of £10 a bottle. But instead of a warm welcome, James has been bombarding me with questions – questions to which I just can’t seem to come up with the right answers.

Read more at The Independent

8 best mattress protectors: Help prolong the life of your bed

by Qin Xie

Published on The Independent on 21st July 2021

The mattress we sleep on every night has a huge effect on how much rest we actually get. It’s no surprise then that the price tag that comes with something so important is not a number to be sniffed at.

That’s why many of the biggest mattress brands offer three month trials so you know that the one you’ve picked will offer the right amount of support for your back and is breathable enough to keep you cool at night.

And yet, once it’s on our bed, few of us proactively try to prolong the life of the mattress we spent so long picking out and spent perhaps hundreds of pounds on.

Read more at The Independent

AWAY ABOVE Away suitcase review: We test The Medium to see if it’s worth the price tag

by Qin Xie

Published on The Sun digital on 16th July 2021

AWAY suitcases are known for being modern, stylish, and built to last.

We took The Medium for a spin to see whether it lives up to the hype — and the expensive price tag.

Measuring 66cm x 47cm x 28cm, The Medium is a great size for packing away all your clothes, shoes and toiletries into one easy-to-use suitcase.

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TWIN POWER Char-Broil Gas2Coal 2.0 review: Is a hybrid barbecue the answer to the gas vs charcoal debate?

by Qin Xie

Published on The Sun digital on 15th July 2021

CAN’T decide whether to go for a gas or a charcoal barbecue? The Char-Broil Gas2Coal 2.0 could provide the solution: this hybrid grill is capable of using both fuels for cooking.

We put this second generation dual-fuel barbecue to the test to see whether it’s any good…

American brand Char-Broil was one of the first companies to make charcoal barbecue grills for the home cook.

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WHEELY NICE Briggs and Riley suitcase review: We test out the new ZDX expandable spinner

by Qin Xie

Published on The Sun digital on 15th July 2021

BRIGGS and Riley suitcases are known for being durable and stylish but they’re also extremely pricey.

We put the brand’s new ZDX expandable spinner to the test to see whether it’s worth the money.

ZDX is part of Briggs and Riley’s business leisure range, meaning it’s smart enough to take on business trips but also roomy and durable enough for holidays.

Read more at The Sun digital