The new year is a great time to explore healthier habits without missing out on indulgence. Cape Town offers plenty of unique, non-alcoholic tasting experiences to treat yourself while staying mindful. Here are five exciting options:

1. Alcohol-Free Gin Tastings at The Cape Town Gin Company

At their Salt River location, The Cape Town Gin Company serves up alcohol-free gin tastings that are botanical and refreshing. Pair them with tonic water, fresh herbs, and citrus for a guilt-free way to savour sophisticated flavours. You can do this in conjunction with Outtasight Blind Tour of street art in Cape Town if booked on Sundays.

2. Chocolate Tastings at Honest Chocolate Café

Indulge your sweet tooth with Honest Chocolate in the city centre. Their artisan chocolate tastings showcase rich, locally crafted delights, from creamy truffles to decadent dark chocolate slabs. A perfect pairing for a healthy new year!

3. Kombucha Tastings at Brew Kombucha

Located at the Montebello Design Centre in Newlands, Brew Kombucha offers tastings of their award-winning drinks. Made with rooibos, buchu, and other local ingredients, these fizzy, probiotic-rich beverages are as delicious as they are good for your gut health.

4. Cheese Tastings at Dalewood Fromage

Head to Stellenbosch’s Dalewood Fromage for tastings of their handcrafted bries, camemberts, and blues. Pair them with preserves and crackers, and enjoy the scenic surroundings—ideal after a nearby hike in the Jonkershoek Valley.

5. Ice Cream Flights at Unframed Ice Cream

Kloof Street’s Unframed Ice Cream offers tastings of their small-batch, vegan-friendly flavours. Whether it’s roasted banana or turmeric latte, you’ll feel like you’re treating yourself to a scoop of joy.

Start the year by embracing balance with these indulgent, alcohol-free experiences. And to truly round things out, why not pair them with an invigorating hike or cycling tour with AWOL Tours? After all, health and fun should always go hand in hand! .