HEALTH & WELLNESS


because it is not about losing yourself, it’s about connecting to the present”.


“For my most refreshing long drink, I love pairing OTO’s CBD Bitters with seasonal ingredients like fresh apple and pear juice, or herbs including sage, mint and rosemary, as I believe they work best for calming effects and overall wellness,” Oxenham says.


Raise the bar


OTO has already gained traction with its CBD bitters, the first product of its kind in the world, which delivers a rich, floral and zesty flavour boost to cocktails – and an impressive 20mg of CBD in just a few dashes. On the back of this booming trade and consumer following, OTO knew there was so much more that could be done with CBD.


As the market has become crowded with on-the-go CBD-infused soft drinks, OTO saw an opportunity to keep raising the bar. From the start, the company’s mission has been to design thoughtful and effective products that easily and enjoyably fit into daily life. So, Gemma Colao, co-founder and managing director of OTO, worked with product director Ketan


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Joshi to create something new – CBD-infused sparkling water.


“When developing all our products, but specifically our seltzers, we tick the five boxes of sight, smell, flavour, experience and aftertaste. Every product in the range brings all these together to create a truly game-changing drink,” says Joshi. The flavours are unique, sophisticated and on-trend. Focus seltzer is a light yet revitalising blend of wild Korean sencha tea, fresh mint and kampot pepper spice; Amplify has the subtle fruit flavours of bitter orange and goji berry, blended with the gentle heat of hand-picked habanero chillies; and Balance has the soothing, sweet and refreshing combination of English elderflower, fresh cucumber and a hint of liquorice. And, if the flavour wasn’t enough, each one has 25mg of CBD and is made entirely with 100% natural Ayurvedic botanical extracts, with no artificial flavours or preservatives and absolutely zero sugar.


Here’s a little tip from Colao – for the perfect garnish, use a mint sprig for Focus, an orange slice for Amplify and a cucumber wheel for Balance. Now that’s a refreshing and relaxing drink to help destress. Chin chin. ●


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