Meet the Makers

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Fever Tree

Premium mixers built on the idea that the tonic matters as much as the gin.

Founded
2005
Founded by
Charles Rolls, Tim Warrillow
Based in
London, England

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Their story

Fever-Tree began with two Londoners who thought the mixer was the weak link in the glass. Charles Rolls had helped revive Plymouth Gin, and Tim Warrillow came from advertising. Together they noticed that most tonic was built on artificial sweeteners and cheap flavorings, even though it made up most of the drink.

They spent over a year researching quinine, reading old records at the British Library, before launching their Indian Tonic in 2005. The range has since grown to include elderflower, Mediterranean, aromatic and lighter tonics, plus ginger beers and sodas, sold in dozens of countries.

How it's made

The quinine comes from cinchona trees grown near the Rwanda-Congo border, a source the founders chose for its purity. It is blended with spring water and a set of botanicals, including bitter orange and marigold. The tonics skip artificial sweeteners and preservatives.

Why we carry them

We reach for Fever-Tree when we want a highball that tastes clean and bright. Try the Indian Tonic with a dry gin first, then branch out to the Mediterranean with something herbal.

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