There are many signs that hamper season is well and truly underway here at Interdelightful — but the clearest of all is when a group of grown adults suddenly forms a Taste-Test Tribunal in the break room.

It started innocently: a single cheese sample placed next to the kettle.
Then someone added biscuits “for balance.”
Then came chutney, chocolate, even fudge from the “strictly not for sampling yet” shelf.

And before anyone knew it, half the team had gathered around the table, sleeves rolled up, discussing texture with the seriousness of Michelin inspectors.

By 10:07am, an official scoring system had emerged. At 10:11am, it was abandoned due to crumbs.

The Biscuit/Oatcake/Cracker Vote Turns Political

What began as a simple “which biscuit belongs in the Christmas hamper?” spiralled into a heated debate that split the room.

Team Shortbread argued for tradition.
Team Oatcake joined forces with Team Cracker and argued for versatility.
One rogue faction attempted to introduce ginger snaps into the vote and was promptly overruled by the Chairperson (who had definitely elected themself).

The room briefly went quiet when the Stilton was opened — partly out of respect, partly because it entered with a presence.

Spirit Levels: High (Sugar Levels: Also High)

By mid-morning, the tribunal had:

• Sampled more cheese than strictly necessary
• Declared biscuits “elite”
• Invented a fudge category no one asked for
• Accidentally eaten an entire hamper’s worth of chocolate
• Taken the concept of “quality control” to spiritual heights

And somewhere in the middle of it all, the team remembered why we love hamper season:
it’s loud, it’s silly, it smells like cheese, and it brings out everyone’s inner food critic.

If you fancy a taste-tested treat…

Take a peek at Interhamper — sending festive foodie joy nationwide 🎁🧀
www.interhamper.co.uk

Until next time…

May your brew be warm, your biscuits crumbly, and your cheese delightfully opinionated — and join us in next week’s Weekly Brew, when we’ll be quietly pleading for the Christmas playlist to give us a moment’s peace.

Cheers,
The Interdelightful Crew 💫