Degustabox June 2024 review

We're almost into the school holidays so what kinds of foodie products are we going to need? Tasty options for long breakfasts ? Check ! Lots of drinks to quench our thirst on hot, sunny days? Check ! Snack options for responding to the constant cries of "Mum, I'm hungry, have we got anything to eat?" Check, in both sweet and savoury formats ! Yep, it sounds like this month's Degustabox will have it all covered at the start of the holidays ! Here's what was in this month's box.

I love Aero chocolate bars, especially in mint or orange flavours, so I was intrigued to sample the new Aero Choco Hazelnut bar (RRP £1.35). You get the same bubbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture that leads into a smooth, creamy chocolatiness, with the extra richness of the hazelnut flavour. It's very tasty but I do still prefer the crisp, fresh flavour of the mint bars.

 

Jordans No Added Sugar Granola Apple & Cinnamon (RRP £3.60) is a tasty new breakfast option that hits just the right spot. The crunchy clusters contain no added sugar or sweeteners, just the natural sweetness of juicy sultanas. The apple and cinnamon additions are very tasty and really give a nice lift to the granola. I'll happily gobble up the whole bag ! Available at Waitrose, Ocado and Tesco.

Bonne Maman Chocolate & Orange Spread (RRP £2.90) is a tasty snack or breakfast option from the French jam-experts. Tasty spread on toast or bread, it can also be used in pancakes, on a digestive biscuit, brioche or ricecake. The richness of the flavour is very satisfying whatever you spread it on. Available at Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons.

Hippeas Chickpea Puff Snacks (RRP 2 x £1) are a tasty alternative to regular crisps, whose top ingredient is chickpeas. Each 22g serving (about a quarter of a bag) contains 2-3g of protein and under 92 calories. The two new intense flavours in the Flavour Blast range are Bohemian BBQ (very tasty) and Blazin' Hot (a bit too spicy for our tastes). They're vegan-friendly and gluten-free. Available at Morrisons, Ocado, Amazon and Hippeas.com

J2O Mocktails (RRP 3 x £1.29) are a lovely new range of drinks from J20 that will be perfect for quenching your thirst throughout the summer. Despite being non-alcoholic, they look and sound very grown-up so I'm sure they will be a big hit with tweens and teens. They come in a variety of delicious fruity flavours : Blackberry & Blueberry Martini, White Peach & Mango Daiquiri and Strawberry & Orange Blossom Mojito. Very tasty and refreshing. Available at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.

Mentos Discovery 14 Flavours (RRP £1.80) contains 5 rolls of deliciously fruity, chewy sweets. I love Mentos so I was delighted to discover the range of 14 flavours, which includes passion fruit, lychee, blueberry, blackcurrant, lime, strawberry, raspberry, orange, lemon, watermelon, banana, grape, cherry and pineapple. They are vegan-friendly, very tasty and perfect for keeping in your pocket for chewing on the go ! Available at Morrisons and other supermarkets.

 

Brioche Pasquier Pitch Strawberry Filled Brioche (RRP £1.75) is this month's Product of the Month and it's Juliette's top pick. They are perfect for breakfast but the Madhouse kids prefer eating them as a mid-afternoon snack. They love the softness of the brioche, the sweet fruity filling and the fact that they are individually wrapped so they can be stuffed in a pocket as a snack on-the-go. They are free from preservatives, artificial colours and hydrogenated fats. Available from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.

Teapigs English Breakfast Tea (RRP £4.60 - other subscribers received Honeybush & Rooibos Tea) is the everyday blend reminiscent of a builder's brew. Drink with milk for the perfect refreshing cuppa. I'm not a tea-drinker but these do look and smell exceptionally fresh. Available at all major supermarkets as well as online at teapigs.co.uk

Tropicana Sparkling Tropical Twist (RRP £1.25 - other subscribers got Zesty Orange) is a great new way of getting the kids to drink fruit juice as it is made with real juice. Each can contains less than 60 calories and has no added sweeteners, just the fruity freshness from the tropical Costa Rican pineapple fields, so it is a healthier choice than many other sodas. Great for quenching your thirst in the summer sun. Available at WH Smith's, Shell and other independent retailers.

A subscription to Degustabox costs £12.99 per month including delivery, with each box having a value of much more than that, but the great news is, I have a discount coupon code for you which means you'll get the first box for just £9.99 - enter code PKUFE at the checkout. 

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Disclosure : We received the box in order to write an honest review. As a Degustabox blogger, I receive all of the products that go into the monthly boxes, but subscribers may not get exactly the same selection.