Why It’s On Our Shelves
Raspberry | Fresh | Mint
A refreshing Norfolk conserve bursting with vibrant summer flavour.
Produced in Norfolk by Essence →
Essence Botanicals Raspberry & Mint Conserve combines the rich, juicy sweetness of ripe raspberries with a subtle lift of fresh mint to create a preserve that's bright, fruity and wonderfully refreshing.
Handmade in small batches in Norfolk, raspberry remains very much the star. The mint isn't there to dominate; instead, it brings a gentle freshness that cuts through the natural sweetness of the fruit and gives this conserve its distinctive character.
It's a lovely combination – familiar enough to work beautifully on toast or a scone, but with that little twist of mint making it rather more interesting.
What does Raspberry & Mint Conserve taste like?
Expect plenty of sweet, slightly tart raspberry flavour, followed by a delicate freshness from the mint.
Raspberries naturally deliver a wonderful balance of sweetness and acidity, and the mint accentuates that freshness rather than masking it. The result is fruity, vibrant and refreshing, with a flavour that immediately brings summer to mind.
How to enjoy it
This is far more versatile than simply being something to spread on toast. Try it:
- On freshly baked scones
- Spread over hot buttered toast
- With croissants and pastries
- Swirled through natural or Greek yoghurt
- Spoon over vanilla ice cream
- With pancakes or waffles
- Alongside creamy soft cheeses
- With goat's cheese
- As part of a cheeseboard
- Folded through whipped cream for a simple dessert
- Added to cakes and baking
Its combination of sweet raspberry and fresh mint makes it particularly good with creamy flavours, where the fruit provides a lovely contrast to the richness.
Product Details
Product: Raspberry & Mint Conserve
Producer: Essence Botanicals
Made in: Norfolk, England
Style: Small-batch artisan conserve
Key Flavours: Raspberry and mint
Character: Fruity, fresh and gently sweet
Why we like it
Raspberry is already one of those fruits that doesn't need much help, so the clever part here is knowing when to leave well enough alone.
The mint doesn't try to compete with the raspberries. Instead, it sits quietly in the background, adding a fresh little lift that makes the fruit taste even brighter.
It's exactly the sort of preserve we enjoy discovering – handmade in Norfolk, packed with fruit and just different enough to make you wonder why raspberry and mint aren't paired together more often.
A little taste of summer, regardless of what the Norfolk weather might be doing outside.