Essentials

Not everything a German household reaches for is food. This is the everyday side of the shop: toothpaste, tissues, deodorant and cotton buds, including Ajona toothpaste concentrate and Tempo tissues, both of which British shoppers ask for by name. These are easier to add to a grocery order than to track down separately, and they ship from the same UK warehouse on the same flat delivery rate as the rest of your basket.

German Dental Care

German dental care here means Ajona Stomaticum, a concentrated toothpaste sold in small 25ml tubes. A pea-sized amount is enough for a full clean, so one tube lasts far longer than its size suggests. British shoppers usually search for it by name after meeting it in a German bathroom or on holiday.

German Tissues

Tempo is the word most Germans use for a paper tissue, the way Britons say Hanky. The classic packs are sturdier than standard travel tissues and hold their shape in a bag or coat pocket. Sold here in the large household box that German supermarkets stock.

Essentials — questions

What is Ajona toothpaste?

Ajona Stomaticum is a concentrated toothpaste made in Germany. A pea-sized amount is enough for a full clean, so a 25ml tube lasts about as long as a standard tube several times its size. It has been sold in the same small red packaging for decades and is a fixture in German bathrooms.

Why do Germans say Tempo instead of tissue?

Tempo was the first branded paper handkerchief in Germany and the name stuck to the whole category, the way Britons say Hanky or Hoover. Asking for ein Tempo in Germany gets you a paper tissue of any brand.

Will I pay customs or import fees?

No hidden import fees or customs apply for any order.

Are your products authentic German brands?

We focus on real German products and source from German brands and wholesalers.

How much does delivery cost?

Standard delivery is a flatrate of £3.99. Express delivery is a flatrate of £4.99.

How long does delivery take?

Standard delivery usually takes 2-4 business days, while express delivery takes 1-2 business days. Our UK warehouse ensures that these shipping times are consistent.

Do you ship chilled products?

No, we currently do not ship chilled products.

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