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Cornwall is famous for a lot of things but tea hasn't generally been one of them. Now, that's all changed. There are now several local growers of tea in the south west and Cornish tea is gaining itself something of a reputation. Here at Simply Cornish Hampers we always try to support local producers and we have begun to stock some fabulous examples of Britain's favourite drink. Our growing collection includes some of the finest offerings around, ensuring that whether you're drinking it on...

If you've got a sweet tooth and you enjoy indulging it, Cornish fudge should be the first addition to your hamper. Here at Simply Cornish Hampers we've got a fantastic selection of fudge and chocolate from local producers that are perfect for any hamper. Made to traditional recipes and with the finest ingredients, the recipient of any of these will definitely have a smile on their face. Our range of Cornish fudge is packed full of delicious treats, available in various sizes to fit the...

In the doom and gloom of the current economic climate, it's always cheering to come across a positive story about one of our partners. The good news is that Sharp's Brewery have reported a massive rise in sales of their flagship ale: the delicious Doom Bar. In fact, this makes it the UK's fastest-growing cask ale for a third consecutive year. Sharp's actually produced 117,517 barrels of the ale in 2011, which was up from 81,199 produced in 2010. What's great about this news is that its...

Things are certainly looking up for the humble Cornish Pasty at the moment! While we knew back in May that the Government decided to scrap the so-called Pasty Tax, they have finally issued a formal response. The revision to the tax on takeaway food means that sold hot as it comes out of the oven, but is not kept warm by cabinet heaters or microwave ovens will continue to be exempt from the 20% tax. This means that small bakeries will have the option of the how they sell their pasties,...