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Stories fromthe freezer
Natural popsicles, seasonal Indian fruit, sitaphal and tender coconut ice cream, party ideas and life in Hyderabad, Vizag and Kurnool. Written by the people who make the pops.
Where to find natural ice cream popsicles in Hyderabad (and spot the real ones)
Looking for natural ice cream or popsicles in Hyderabad? How to tell a real fruit pop from a coloured one, the flavours worth trying each season, and where to find House of Pops.
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What "100% natural" should really mean on a popsicle
"Natural" is printed on a lot of frozen treats in India. Here is what it should mean on a popsicle, how to read the label in ten seconds, and the red flags to watch for.
Real ingredients: what goes into a House of Pops popsicle
Real fruit, real milk. Why we keep our popsicles to real ingredients, what each one does, and what we deliberately leave out.
Sorbet vs ice cream vs popsicle: what is the difference?
Sorbet, ice cream, popsicle, ice pop, kulfi. A plain-language guide to India's favourite frozen treats, how each is made and which one to pick.
Are fruit popsicles healthy? An honest answer
Are fruit popsicles a healthy treat? An honest look at portion size and ingredients, and how to pick a better pop for you and your kids.
Frozen dessert vs ice cream in India: why the label matters
Why some tubs in India say "frozen dessert" instead of "ice cream", what the difference is, and how to spot it on a label before you buy.
Vegan ice cream and popsicles in Hyderabad: our dairy-free fruity pops
Looking for vegan ice cream or popsicles in Hyderabad? Our fruity pops are real fruit sorbets with no dairy. The full dairy-free list.
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Sitaphal ice cream season: why custard apple makes the best frozen treat
Sitaphal (custard apple) ice cream is only as good as the fruit. What makes sitaphal special, why it works so well frozen, and why a real sitaphal ice cream pop only appears for a few months a year.
Alphonso mango ice cream on a stick: why the king of mangoes deserves it
Why Alphonso is the king of mangoes, when its season is, and why it makes the best creamy mango ice cream popsicle in Hyderabad.
Araku filter coffee ice cream: from the hills near Vizag to your freezer
The story of Araku Valley coffee near Vizag, and how we turned South Indian filter coffee into a creamy coffee ice cream popsicle.
Jamun ice cream: why kala jamun is the purple fruit that deserves more love
Kala jamun (Indian blackberry) makes a tangy, deep purple jamun ice cream. When jamun is in season and how we make our creamy Kala Jamun popsicle from the real fruit.
Jackfruit ice cream: the most divisive fruit in India, frozen
Love it or hate it, jackfruit makes brilliant ice cream. The story of India's biggest fruit, when it is in season, and how we turn it into a creamy jackfruit popsicle.
Tender coconut ice cream: the taste of every South Indian summer
Why tender coconut ice cream is one of India's most-loved flavours, what makes it different, and how we make our creamy Tender Coconut popsicle with real coconut.
Hyderabad, Vizag & Kurnool4 stories
Where to find natural ice cream popsicles in Hyderabad (and spot the real ones)
Looking for natural ice cream or popsicles in Hyderabad? How to tell a real fruit pop from a coloured one, the flavours worth trying each season, and where to find House of Pops.
The best desserts to beat the Hyderabad summer
From qubani ka meetha to falooda and natural fruit popsicles, the best desserts to beat the Hyderabad heat, and how to pick a lighter one.
Natural popsicles in Vizag: a sweet guide to the city by the sea
Looking for natural popsicles in Visakhapatnam? How to get House of Pops in Vizag, the best flavours for beach days, and the Araku coffee connection.
House of Pops arrives in Kurnool at Jyoti Mall
House of Pops is now in Kurnool at Jyoti Mall. What to try first, why Kurnool summers call for natural popsicles, and how to book us for events.
Events & parties4 stories
Popsicle cart for weddings: how to plan the dessert your guests will talk about
Planning a popsicle cart for your wedding in Hyderabad? When to serve it, how many pops to order, which flavours to pick and what the venue needs.
How many popsicles do you need for your event? A simple guide
Work out how many popsicles to order for a wedding, birthday, office party or college fest, with a quick calculator and tips on flavours and timing.
Popsicles for office parties and corporate events in Hyderabad
Planning an office party, team day or client event in Hyderabad? Why natural popsicles work so well for corporate events, and how to plan them.
Kids' birthday party desserts (that parents feel good about)
Kids' birthday party dessert ideas in Hyderabad beyond cake: natural fruit popsicles, flavours kids love, quantities, allergies and how to serve them.