FUELLED by an interest in herbal medicines, British pharmacist, Tatenda Chiposi, is now launching his own brand of gin.
Chiposi teamed up with the Colchester-based East Coast Distillery in 2020 to produce his carefully crafted beverage combining Italian juniper with rooibos from South Africa, and baobab from Zimbabwe.
Having signed off on the recipe, Chiposi named the drink, Matopos, which translates as 'the rocks', a brand that fits perfectly with his initial aim, "to make a gin so good you could drink it Matopos".
While the 33-year-old is confident that his gin will put a grin on people's faces as they enjoy a drink, it is not clear whether he will be dispensing the product through local pharmacies.
With Gazette News reporting that just 2,000 bottles are expected to be sold in 2022, Chiposi is unlikely to be hanging up his white coat any time soon.
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