Degustabox June Box

 Degustabox is a monthly food and drink subscription box. It's an excellent way of discovering new products which have only just appeared in the shops, or those which have been around for a while, but you haven't had a chance to try them yet.

Thanks to Degustabox, I have found new favourites to add to our shopping list, including some products which I otherwise wouldn't have tried.

Each time a monthly box arrives, its contents are a total surprise. You get a good selection of foods and drinks.

If you haven't tried Degustabox subscription box yet, and would like to have a go, I have a £3off discount from your first box (and you can unsubscribe any time), just use code DKRLN when placing an order. 

What did we get in June Box Degustabox?

Let's start with the Product of the Month - Brioche Pasquier PITCH Strawberry Filled Brioche (£1.75, pack of 6). 

My sons love Brioche Pasquier products. In fact, when last month my younger son went on his Duke of Edinburgh overnight trip, he asked me to buy several packs of Brioche Pasquier brioche (chocolate-filled) for breakfast for their group of six.

Strawberry filled brioche rolls are individually wrapped and practically mess-free. Great for lunchboxes or taking on picnics or trips. Free from preservatives, artificial colours and hydrogenated fats; suitable for vegetarians. 

Top marks from my boys for flavour and texture!

Nutritional values: 125kcal and 8.6g of sugar per brioche.

Available at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and ASDA.

Mentos Discovery 14 Flavours (£1.80) - if you love Mentos, you will be thrilled with this multi-flavoured selection of chewy dragees bursting with fruity flavours.

I always buy a pack or two of Mentos for longer trips, in fact, these dragees have become part of a tradition of travelling to Cornwall by car or train. 

Made with fruit juices from concentrate, they present a variety of flavours - raspberry, watermelon, strawberry, pineapple, orange, lemon, blueberry, grape, passionfruit, blackcurrant, lychee, lime, banana and cherry.

Typical values: 10kcal and 1.9g of sugar per 1 piece.

Available at Morrisons and other supermarkets.

Aero Choco-Hazelnut 90g sharing bar (£1.35) is a new Aero sharing bar. A combination of Aero's signature melt-in-your-mouth bubbles with a hazelnut flavour makes a lovely treat.

Smooth velvety milk chocolate is made with Rainforest Alliance approved cocoa. 

A bit too sweet to my taste, but my sons love Aero, and this bar didn't last long.

Typical values: 137kcal and 14.6g of sugar per 2 rows. Suitable for vegetarians.

Available in major supermarket chains.

Bonne Maman Chocolate & Orange Spread or Caramelised Apple Spread (£2.90) are new indulgent spreads, carefully crafted from simple ingredients and containing no palm oil.

You should receive 1 item in your box. We got Chocolate and orange spread. Excellent with croissants, plain brioche and pancakes/crepes. 

We've also tried Caramelised apple spread before, as I bought the jar as soon as it appeared in the shops.

Nutritional values: 255kcal and 43g of sugar per 100g.

Available at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons.

HIPPEAS Flavour Blast! Bohemian BBQ and Blazin' Hot (£1 each) are vegan snacks made with chickpeas.

With 2-3g of protein and under 92kcal per 22g serving, these plant-based puffs are a lovely snack.

Flavour Blast! are available in two flavours. They are a good source of fibre, gluten free, have no MSG, palm oil or artificial preservatives.

Available at Morrisons, Ocado, Amazon and Hippeas.com.

You should receive both flavours in your box.

Jordans No Added Sugar Granola Apple & Cinnamon (£3.60) is made with tasty wholegrain oats, baked to perfection, creating the most satisfying crispy and crunchy golden clusters. 

Juicy sultanas, apple and cinnamon are found in every mouthful. High in fibre, source of minerals, no added sugar.

Nutritional values: 190kcal and 5.1g of sugar per portion (approximately 9 portions per bag).

Available at Waitrose, Ocado and Tesco.

Tropicana Sparkling Zesty Orange or Tropical Twist (£1.25) is the latest addition to the delicious range of Tropicana drinks. 

Refreshing fruity drinks are made with real hand picked fruit. Much more enjoyable than plain sparkling water, and healthier than many other fizzy drinks, with more fruit and no added sweeteners.

You should receive 1 item of 2 in your box. We've got Tropical Twist which is made with hand-picked Costa Rican pineapples and other tropical fruits. Perfect with ice, or just straight from the fridge.

Typical values: 24kcal and 4.5g of sugar per 100ml (one tin is 250ml).

Available at WHSmith, Shell and other independent retailers.

J2O Mocktails White Peach & Mango Daiquiri/ Strawberry & Orange Blossom Mojito/ Blackberry & Blueberry Martini (£1.29 each, see above) is an exciting new range of delicious soft drinks from J2O.

Beautiful flavours will make your taste buds dance. 

Strawberry & Orange Blossom Mojito with a hint of mint and lime. 40kcal and 8.3g of sugar.

White Peach & Mango Diquiri with a hint of botanicals. 45kcal and 9g of sugar.

Blackberry & Blueberry Martini with a hint of bitters extract. 43kcal/ 8.8g of sugar.

Vegan approved. 

Available at Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsbury's.

You should receive 3 items in your box.

Teapigs English Breakfast or Honeybush & Rooibos Tea (£4.60) is a beautiful refreshing tea.

You should receive 1 item of two in your box. We got English Breakfast, which is a firm favourite in our family. Strong, malty, well-balanced brew to start the day.

This signature blend combines Assam and Rwandan teas, and very nice it is.

100% natural, no artificial flavourings, made with big quality whole leaves. All tea temples are plastic free. 

Available at all major supermarkets and online at teapigs.co.uk.

This was an excellent box from Degustabox, probably one of my top favourite boxes of this year. What product did you like the most?