In the news
Re-establishing mint as a premium British crop has been a labour of love and everyone at Summerdown is immensely proud of the achievement. Our efforts are increasingly recognised in the food industry, with Summerdown teas and chocolates receiving prestigious awards.
If you’d like to know more of our story, please contact Anthony Terry at press@summerdownmint.com
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Featured stories
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Mint condition
Daily Telegraph Magazine, 8 October 2011It took more than a decade for Sir Michael Colman to re-establish Black Mitcham peppermint in Britain but the results are worth it
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How Sir Michael is minting it in
Hampshire The County Magazine, April 2011Turning back the clocks to reintroduce Black Mitcham mint
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Mr Mustard’s mint
The CGA Magazine, June 2011Sir Michael Colman has re-established the link between England and quality peppermint oil and is revelling in the sweet smell of success
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A fruitful retirement
Observer Food Monthly, July 2007A lifetime in the family mustard firm convinced Sir Michael Colman that reviving the English mint crop would be a fruitful project
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Archived stories
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Ho-ho-how can we source the best gifts?
Hampshire The County Magazine, November 2011Make friends and family happy with Summerdown peppermint scent diffusers
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Three more Great Taste Awards for 2011
Hampshire Society, October 2011Sir Michael Colman describes this as a wonderful endorsement of his decision to reintroduce Black Mitcham mint to this country
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The story of Summerdown mint
Food & Wine, September 2011Discovering the true mint of Old England
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Mint condition
Hampshire Society, September 2011The fragrant world of mint farming at Summerdown Farm
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In your store:award-winning mints
Fine Foodies, September 2011Along with Summerdown’s peppermint tea, they’ve won six Great Taste Awards in three years
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Newly minted
Taste Gold, 2011-2012English peppermint tea wins a two star accolade in the Great Taste Awards
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Farm in mint condition
The Countryman, July 2011How Summerdown reinstated the excellence of English mint
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An intense range of mint
Speciality Food, July 2011Summerdown’s award-winning peppermint chocolates and teas are joined by scent diffusers
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3 of the best Mother’s Day gifts
Great British Food, April 2011Summerdown Chocolate Peppermint Creams are perfect payment for a mother’s years of sacrifice
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Tea party
Speciality Food, February 2011England has a history of producing great teas
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Santa baby
Great British Food, December 2010Divine treats include snappy mint thins flavoured with the essence of Hampshire-grown mint
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News on brews
Speciality Food, November 2010The British are famous for their love of hot drinks, including peppermint tea
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We love...The Hampshire mint man
Country Life, 1 September 2010How Black Mitcham has flourished at Summerdown Farms
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Newly minted
Taste Gold, 2010-2011Chocolate Mint Thins win a coveted gold star in the Great Taste Awards
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Cuppa Chameleon
Speciality Food, February 2010Summerdown’s mint teas in the changing British tea market
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Mitcham mint chocolate ice cream
Loddon & Eversley on a Plate, October 2009A favourite recipe for all ages
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Reintroducing Black Mitcham
Love British Food, Aug 2009Bringing back the taste after more than 50 years
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In mint condition
Speciality Food, July 2009Peppermint travel sweets join Summerdown’s range
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Turning over a new leaf
Speciality Food, February 2009Speciality and herbal teas are changing British tea drinkers
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Very important producer
Waitrose Food Illustrated, February 2009How English peppermint kept Sir Michael Colman in the food industry
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Summerdown Mint Crisps
Harvey Nichols Food News, October 2008A new addition to the Summerdown range
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair Preview
Speciality Food, September 2008Bringing a taste of tradition to confectionery
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Shelf Talk
Fine Food Digest, September 2008A Hampshire farm brings minty flavour to London show
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Pure and simple
Great British Food, September 2008Summerdown launches new chocolate mint crisps
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Creating a product for the consumer
Farmers Guardian, 15 August 2008The Colman family’s new farming venture
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Farming to make a mint
The Field, 24 April 2008The quality of the past in single-estate peppermint oil
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Making a mint
Hampshire Life, March 2008Reviving an old English mint crop is a perfect retirement project
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Health stirs tea sector
Speciality Food, January 2008From detox to revitalising, there’s a transformation in tea
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Cool cuppa
The Resident, January 2008As close to a fresh mint infusion as a teabag can get
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My top buys of the year
Observer Food Monthly, December 2007The finest flavoured peppermint tea from Summerdown
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Shelf Talk
Fine Food Digest,, December 2007Peppermint tea launches in Harvey Nichols
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Time for tea?
Great British Food,, October 2007Summerdown has just launched a brand new peppermint tea
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Food & drink notes
Independent Magazine,, 24 November 2007Considering Summerdown peppermint tea, a year after writing about the rather good peppermint fondants
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Six kitchen greats
Times Magazine,, 20 October 2007Refreshing mint tea made to a traditional recipe with a really minty kick
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Six kitchen greats
Times Magazine,, 27 January 2007There’s always room for a chocolate peppermint cream
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Shelf Talk
Fine Food Digest,, January 2006Summerdown revives true taste of mints
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