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How Christmas markets, caterers, pubs and drinks producers use Mulling Spices Spice Drops to make large batches of mulled wine, cider and juice, with dosing for 1 to 100 litres.

A gift for the home mixologist: Mint, Lime Zest, Lemongrass and Cinnamon Spice Drops that go straight into spirits, mixers and mocktails, with no muddling or steeping.

A gift for curry lovers and home cooks: Garam Masala Spices, Cumin Seed, Coriander Seed and Turmeric Spice Drops, made in Kerala and added a drop at a time.

A gift for the baker in your life: Cinnamon, Orange Zest, Ginger and Rose Spice Drops that mix evenly into batters, creams and icings.

A gift for the tea lover who has every blend already. The Tea Spices Collection adds Cardamom, Chai Spices, Ginger and Peppermint to any cup, a drop at a time.

Looking for a gift for a coffee lover? The Barista Flavour Collection brings café flavours home: Cardamom, Chai Spices, Cinnamon and Vanilla Spice Drops, a drop at a time.

A simple spring shower routine built around our handmade Turmeric & Patchouli soap (Curcuma), with tips on scent, storage and making the bar last.

How turmeric became part of Indian bathing and wedding traditions, and how that heritage shaped our handmade Turmeric & Patchouli soap (Curcuma).

A plain guide to choosing a handmade turmeric soap in the UK: what the label must show, what natural origin figures mean, and questions to ask.

Looking for a gift for someone who loves yoga, Ayurveda or natural products? Here is how to choose a handmade soap gift they will actually use, from Neem & Tulsi (Yogi) to the Chakra Soap Gift Set.

Limited gas, a moving galley and long passages make spices hard work on a boat. Here is how sailors and boaters add flavour at the end of cooking with Spice Drops, with ideas for rough weather meals and provisioning.

A power cut or storm can leave you eating cold tins for a day or two. Here is how to make store cupboard food taste of something without heat, and how Spice Drops fit into a home emergency kit.

A shared kitchen, a tiny cupboard and no time to cook from scratch. Here is how students use a few small bottles of Spice Drops to add proper flavour to quick meals, mocktails and baking.

Camping food does not have to be bland. Here is how to add real spice flavour to cold soaked meals, wraps and flask drinks without cooking, using a few small bottles of Spice Drops.

A practical guide for boutique spa owners choosing guest soap: why 20g bars work so well, which scent suits which room, what the label should show and how to present each bar.

If your chai, gingerbread or curry tastes slightly different every week, the spice is usually the reason. Here are straight answers to the questions chefs, bakers and food producers ask us before switching to Spice Drops.

What goes into our handmade Neem & Tulsi soap, how it is made in Kerala and how to use it.

Simple habits that help a handmade soap bar last longer, from soap dishes to storing spares.

What vetivert is, what goes into our handmade Vetivert soap, and why the plant matters to our family.

In short: Holy Lama makes Ayurvedic massage oils for spas, retreats and independent therapists: vegan blends scented with essential oils, hand filled and hand labelled at our own factory in Kerala. Trial the range with the Massage Oil Gift Set...

In short: Natural spice extracts help food and drink manufacturers keep flavour consistent, dose precisely and keep a short ingredient list. Holy Lama Spice Drops are concentrated natural extracts made in Kerala, supplied in 100ml bottles and a 1 litre...

In short: Natural extracts let cocktail bars and cafés add real spice, citrus and floral flavour to drinks in seconds, with no steeping, straining or bulky syrups. Holy Lama Spice Drops go straight into spirits, coffee and soft drinks a...

Handmade Ayurvedic vegan soap and botanical body care for boutique hotels and holistic spas. Cruelty free, made by a fair trade women's enterprise.