I’ve heard the stories from family and friends who say champagne is a ‘no go’ for them. They tell me the morning after headaches are just unbearable, leaving them miserable and wrecking an entire day and sometimes two. I’m here to tell you that you can celebrate one day and thrive the next with these 5 easy ways to avoid champagne headaches.
1. Drink Organic Champagne: I’m not just saying this because I import it. Organic champagne from André TIXIER & Fils is made with no pesticides, no fertilizer, and no heavy machinery and comes with no added sugar or preservatives. It means you are drinking the cleanest champagne. Your body can tell the difference.
2. Drink Water: Staying hydrated is key throughout the day and especially when you are enjoying an alcoholic beverage. I always have water alongside my champagne glass and make sure I refill it when I am pouring the bubbles.
3. Look for Certification: Check the label on each and every bottle to make sure it carries the certifications that tell you the champagne is truly organic and sustainable. André TIXIER & Fils Premier Cru Organic Champagne carries two critical certifications that indicate a commitment to our planet through responsible consumption and production:
- Viticulture Durable En Champagne: This certification is presented to artisans in the Champagne region who successfully endure an exhaustive audit that reviews exactly how their champagne is made, its impact on land, water, and air, and the ultimate sustainability of the environment.
- Haute Valeur Environnementale: This French agricultural honor is available to an array of the nation’s delicacies including cheese, bread, chocolate, and, of course, champagne. In the vineyard, a grower earns this certification by promoting biodiversity which requires allowing other plants to grow alongside the grapes. When the vines compete with herbs and different vegetation for water and nutrients, that struggle leads to a better grape, a premier bottle of bubbles, and ultimately a headache-free experience for you.
Certification from Champagne
Certification from France
4. Pair with Food & Good Company: When you compliment the flavors of champagne with the right cuisine you create a whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Mix in people that bring joy and laughter and you’ll feel it all the way to your core, delivering presence and igniting the gratitude that will carry forward from one day to the next.
5. Stay on the Path: Don’t let champagne lead to tequila, a gateway to who knows what else and a mixture that will leave you in a mess. Start with organic, sustainable champagne and stick with it. Bubbles are not just for a toast before a meal. They compliment every course.
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