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20 décembre 2025 à 11:55
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?

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Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?

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Underwhelming pastry? A bit of scrimping on the filing? Mince pies can fall short, and if you’re not willing to risk a lacklustre pie this year, then you've come to the right place. Yes, in the name of investigative journalism, the IndyBest team spent an afternoon blind-tasting mince pies from different supermarkets to find our winners for 2025.

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This £6 bottle impressed us the most

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