Degustabox December 2025 review : Winter Pleasures & Enjoyable Moments

Festive food is big news at the moment, as everyone is making sure they've bought the biggest turkey possible, made (or quite possibly bought) everything from Christmas cakes and Christmas puddings to mince pies and pannetone. When the December Degustabox was delivered last week, I was quite pleased to see that this month's theme - Winter Pleasures & Enjoyable Moments - suggests an end to the festive overeating and a welcome return to simple suppers and snacks. Here's what was in this month's box.

Nothing says comfort food better than a tin of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup (RRP £1.60). The iconic brand was born in 1897 and immortalised by Andy Warhol in the 1960's. Its thick, creamy consistency and rich flavour are perfect when you need something quick and filling and it always makes me feel like it's a hug in a bowl. It's lovely on its own, maybe with some dried onions and paprika sprinkled over the top and a slice of toast on the side to dip into it, but it is also very useful as an ingredient in more complex dishes. Over Christmas, it would be ideal mixed in with leftover turkey and vegetables then transformed into a pie, a curry or a pasta bake. Available in all major grocery stores.

Bonne Maman Madeleines (RRP £3.15) are beautifully flavoured, soft, buttery cakes that are made with simple, high-quality ingredients. Perfect as a mid-morning snack with a hot drink, they can also be enjoyed straight from the pack in front of the TV or whenever you feel like one. I've even been led to believe that they are a particular favourite of Father Christmas, so make sure you tell the kids to leave one out on Christmas Eve !  The lovely festive scene on the packaging makes them the perfect Christmas nibble. Available in all major supermarkets, while stocks last for the special Christmas packaging.

Nestlé Very Berry Cheerios (RRP £3.50) are a delicious new cereal option that contain berries (blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and strawberries) for a great new flavour at breakfast time. They are high in fibre and contain 7 vitamins, calcium and iron . They are made from a combination of oats, wheat and barley, and we all loved the flavour and the crunchiness. The kids love a bowlful when they get in from school and I'm happy to scoff a bowlful every morning before heading off to work. Available in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Waitrose and Morrisons.

Double Dutch Double Lemon (RRP £24.99 for a case of 24) is a zesty mixer with a refreshing blend of lemon, lime and a touch of quassia bitterness. Quassia adds more piquancy than traditional quinine, not only improving the flavour but also reputedly aiding digestion. It can be paired with vodka, sloe or bramble gin or you could add it to your own festive cocktail creations. Available on doubledutchdrinks.com - you can save 20% on a case with the code DEGUSTA20 until 31st December.

Garofalo Stortini Pasta (RRP £2.60) is a small curved pasta, bronze-drawn for a slightly rough texture that is ideal for absorbing sauce. It takes just five minutes to cook until it is al dente, ready to accompany creamy or tomato-based sauces. Its small shape makes it great for kids but adults will also love it. Very tasty. Available on amazon.

Get More Vits Summer Fruits Multivitamin Squash (RRP £2.50) is a delicious fruity squash, made with 20% fruit juice and with no added sugar. Just one serving contains 25% of a child's daily dose of 8 vitamins, including vitamins C, D and B12. If you want to mix up the flavours, it is also available in Apple & Blackcurrant and Orange, Mango and Passionfruit. Available in Tesco and Morrison's.

Ritter Sport Orange (RRP £1.89) comes from a brand that has been around for a whole century but I have yet to sample any of their products. The Orange bar is a zesty, fresh orange creme covered in rich, indulgent dark chocolate. I usually prefer milk chocolate but the two flavours and textures work well together and I'd definitely buy this again. Available at Waitrose, on amazon and in convenience stores.

Teapigs Mao Feng Green Tea (RRP £5.49) are high quality (I would call them posh !) tea bags (or "plant-based tea temples", in teapigs language) filled with whole leaves to provide a clear, pale green brew, completely unlike the murky brown of standard green teas. Teapigs evoke a delicate taste of fresh summer air, peaches and apricots but unfortunately, they weren't a hit here at The Madhouse. I will pass them on to a tea loving friend and I'm sure they will get a much warmer reception. Available in major supermarkets.

Finally, this month's Product of the Month, Tilda Spicy Mexican Rice (RRP £1.54), now made with a new look and a new recipe, is a spicy, two chilli-rated dish, perfect for using up some of the leftover festive turkey and veggies. It contains black beans, sweetcorn and red peppers along with chipotle and jalapeno chillis. It is gluten free and takes just two minutes in the microwave or three minutes on the hob. It is suitable for vegans and vegetarians if you avoid adding Christmas leftovers too ! Available in all major supermarket chains.

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.