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The latest fizzy-water makers want to put a little sparkle back into our lives

New drinks and tipples to try

Across the country, small producers are rediscovering the ancient art of fermentation, with delicious results. Tom Howells samples British-made kefir, kombucha, kraut and more

Mark the move into spring by trying some spicy whites made from the Gros Manseng grape

Henry Jeffreys takes a fresh look at much-maligned Germany