Sauerkraut, forever flowers and really good coffee

February doesn’t have a lot to boast about, and your favourites suggest the nesting continues. From sponges for the spring clean to a machine that makes really good coffee at home, practicality and comfort featured strongly. It was also the month of love: a date-night card game topped the list, and an eco-friendly deodorant and Ben Fogle’s favourite toothpaste were among the popular picks.

The date-night card game What’s My Jam? invites players to guess each other’s likes and dislikes and can be enjoyed by up to eight people. The Sage Oracle Jet espresso machine, while described as “devilishly expensive”, guides users from bean to cup, froths milk to silken perfection and heats up in seconds thanks to ThermoJet technology.

Compostable Seep sponge scourers were chosen for helping remove unnecessary plastic; they can be washed in the dishwasher and composted when worn out. The On Cloudrock Mid waterproof boots, built for hiking with a chunky tread, proved useful for rainy city days.

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