The classic pudding was firmly planted on the Christmas menu by King George I in 1714 If you couldn’t tell already, I was a big fan. The chunks of fruit and cloves give off an organic mulled wine feel, rather than the usual chopped- and ultimately watery- beverage that other tea bags provide. I’m certainly no tea connoisseur but something worth pointing out is the way the powerful smell suckerpunches you from the instant it is released. If I could marry a scent, it would be this. I truly don’t know what variant of Christmas spirit this magic cup of elixir has brought out in me, but suffice to say it tastes as good as it smells. To sign up to any of our newsletters, simply follow this link and select the newsletter that's right for you.Īnd to really customise your news experience on the go, you can download our top-rated free apps for iPhone and Android. The local newsletters go out twice a day and send the latest stories straight to your inbox.įrom community stories and news covering every borough of London to celebrity and lifestyle stories, we'll make sure you get the very best every day. We have seven newsletters you can currently sign up for - including a different one for each part of London, as well as an EastEnders one for all the gossip from Albert Square, and a London Underground one to keep you up to date on the latest transport news. READ MORE: Kate Middleton and Prince William share adorable moment of PDA at climate conference and fans are obsessedĪt MyLondon, we want to make sure you get the latest and greatest from across the capital.Īnd one way you can do that is by getting the best news, reviews and features from wherever you are straight to your inbox with our free email newsletters. The full wicker hamper is priced at £200 and contains 16 wonderful Christmas treats, including everything from mince pies to a Christmas pudding and from a Corgi decoration to a beautiful coffee mug.Īs Christmas is without a doubt my favourite time of year, I set out on my quest to see if the pricey hamper is worth the cost by sampling a handful of the tasty goodies on offer.

But one element that they certainly have right is their food, if The Luxury Christmas Hamper on the Royal Collection website is anything to go by. The Royal Family are renowned for their weird and wacky festive traditions, whether it is a ban on Monopoly or opening presents on Christmas Eve. As we begin the countdown to ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’, it’s time to deck the halls, make a dent in the Christmas shopping and start thinking about what you will eat on the big day, but lucky for you MyLondon is here to help.

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