Are you taking part in Dry January?
If so, we are here to support you with some great ideas about what you can drink this month. You can still enjoy great tasting beverages, simply without the alcohol content.
Or, do you know someone taking part in Dry January and who deserves a gift?
Perhaps, it's their birthday month and they are still taking part. Well, we have some great alcohol-free gift inspiration too.
Read on to learn a little more about what Dry January is. Then, find some very special hampers from our alcohol free collection.
What is ‘Dry January’?
Dry January is a month-long challenge to be alcohol free for a whole month.
Following the Christmas holiday celebrations, many take on Dry January as a ‘mini health kick’ or detox, after any over indulgence during the festive season. Some also use it as a ‘challenge’, simply to see if they can give up alcohol for an extended period.
Taking part in Dry January can also help to break the habit of drinking too often than is considered healthy or right for you. There are many reported health benefits.
Learn more about Dry January from charity, Alcohol Change >>>
What to drink instead during Dry January?
Giving up alcohol during January, or simply choosing an alcohol-free drink, doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste, quality or flavour.
There are many incredible the alcohol-free alternatives now available.
Alcohol free alternatives - gin, beer and wine
The quality of non-alcoholic spirits has come a long way in recent times, with some truly delightful drinks that will pair with your favourite mixers and you won’t even taste the difference. In fact, you may find they taste even better than the alcoholic version.
You can now find alcohol free or low alcohol alternatives from many big drinks companies of your traditional alcoholic choices, including beer, wine and gin. These are available at supermarkets, as well as pubs and restaurants.
Non-alcoholic beverages - soft drinks and hot drinks
As well as exploring non-alcohol versions of your usual alcoholic favourites, why not explore some new flavours, this Dry January, as well?
Try new types of tea, coffees, hot chocolates, cordials and even non-alcoholic mixes and cocktails. Dry January is a great time to experiment.
We adore the pressés created by the team at Belvoir Farm. One of their original products, and we think still one of their absolute best, is their Elderflower drinks. They offer a really sophisticated but delicate flavour – not too sweet like a traditional squash or fizzy drink, but refreshing and light. The whole range is 'naturally delicious' with still and sparkling drinks to choose from. Take a look.
We also recommend a rediscovery of humble hot drink, perfect in winter. If you are spending a few more of your evenings at home rather than out in the pubs and clubs, this winter, then there is nothing better than curling up on the sofa with a delicious and warming drink.
Rediscover your love of different flavours of teas. Make lattes, mochas and more at home with freshly ground coffee.
We can recommend a great range of teas, from both Ace Tea London and New English Teas.
For the coffee lover and aspiring barista, we love the Breakfast Ground Coffee in the iconic golden bags from the Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Company. Plus, we just have to shout about our new supplier, Coaltown Coffee.
Not only do they produce delicious coffee, they have a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility – two values that run through everything they do – using ethically sourced high-grade coffee beans, from small farms around the world.
And, also, don't forget hot chocolate with all of the trimmings. There are lots of differnt flavours, additions and syrups to try too.
Dry January hamper gifts and ideas
An alcohol free gift basket
If reading about Belvoir Farm’s offerings has tickled your taste buds or you know someone who adores that traditional Elderflower favour, you'll find a full bottle of Elderflower Presse in our Alcohol Free Gift Basket.
It features a great mix of savoury and sweet treats too. There's cake, popcorn, nuts, crackers and more.
Plus, there is great tasting tea and coffee to enjoy on a cold, but dry, January day!
The Classic Chocolate Hamper
Chocolate shots are great fun and such an easy way to make a steaming hot cocoa at home. Simply warm the milk and stir in the shot. Not heard of them before? Check out The Classic Chocolate Hamper featuring a GNAW Milk Chocolate Shot with Hazelnut and Marshmallows from UK-based GNAW, producing artisan handmade sustainable chocolate.
There is also fudge, chocolate truffles and a white chocolate bar to enjoy. Plus, a bag of gourmet popcorn will help with any cravings. For the chocoholic, who is participating in Dry January, this is the perfect gift. Order one today to be delivered asap.
Mind x hampers.com wellbeing hamper
To finish, we wanted to show off the perfect alcohol free gift for Dry January, that also gives a little back.
The Mind x hampers.com wellbeing hamper is a wonderful self-care gift, as well as a great alcohol free hamper.
It features Daily Wellness tea from the English Tea Shop, as well as a selection of sweet treats including a rich fruit cake, a more-ish flapjack, and apple and custard biscuits.
There is also a really comforting 'The Mindfulness Coach' pocket book, full of ways to practice mindfulness in everyday life. Plus, we've included a 'Pause' box from Mind, complete with an origami kit to encourage relaxation and creativity, perhaps, of a winter afternoon or for an quiet evening in.
We are very proud to say that with every purchase of this hamper, £5 is donated to our charity partner, Oxfordshire Mind, helping them continue to promote good mental health.
Trying something new this Dry January
We hope our alcohol-free drink ideas will inspire you this Dry January to try something a little different.
From alcoholic substitutes to very special soft drinks, there is always something new to explore.
Our passion, here at hampers.com, is to continually work with our producers, as well as discovering new suppliers, to offer the best quality and bring you an ever-changing and really diverse range. We love bringing you the best products for your gifting needs and for your own special treats.
Here’s to a prosperous and exciting 2025 full of delicious food and drink.
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