Intro
In the last article, we talked about the Gourmet Food and Wines category of consumable gift ideas. In this article, we will continue to talk about more consumable Christmas gifts ideas for your reference.
Tea Sampler Set
There are far more people than you think who like to drink tea or want to try new teas, and tea gift boxes are generally very exquisite and well designed, making them very suitable as gifts. However, before giving them to someone, you can ask them in advance if they are allergic to tea or just really don’t like it.
TWG Tea Caviar Tea Tin Collection
Look at this exquisite packaging. The classic ring-shaped iron box packaging reminds me of my favorite small sugar bowl when I was a child. They also have a large can design, a pink gorgeous Valentine’s Day limited edition packaging, and of course, our cute red and green Christmas limited edition packaging with a cartoon Christmas tree on it.
The colors chosen for their packaging are really beautiful, and I want to praise their designers like crazy! The packaging makes them perfect for us to give away!
The TWG Tea Caviar Tin Collection is a luxurious and exquisite assortment of exclusive tea blends, with attractive flavor options such as “Immortal Moment Tea,” “Singapore Breakfast Tea,” “Earl Gray Fortune,” and “Noel Noel”.
Stash Tea Gift Set
Look at this exquisite hollow wooden box, this tea set is born a gift.
Stash Tea offers a range of gift sets, including the BLUE RIBBON Stash Tea Bags Sampler Assorted Tea Bags in Bamboo Gift Box, the Stash Tea 8 Flavor Variety Pack Gift Set Tea Bags in Foil with Tea Chest Individual Bag, and the Stash Tea Bags Sampler Assortment Box.
One of the biggest features is the rich variety of flavors, including popular options such as English Breakfast Tea, Chamomile, Green Tea, and Moroccan flavors, offering a delightful assortment to suit different tastes and preferences. There is always one you like!
Whittard of Chelsea
For me, who loves beautiful packaged items, Whittard of Chelsea’s tea tin packaging is also a legend for me. In addition to high-quality tea, their company also sells a variety of instant teas and chocolates, and the tea flavors are also very special, such as the Strawberry and Watermelon Instant Tea, which allows tea enthusiasts to experience the flavors of summer in their teacups.
If you buy it in a store, maybe you can ask the store clerk to help you wrap it as a gift, though I think the packaging itself is already a gift.
Homemade Baked Goods
Homemade gifts have always been very popular, and they are one of the top choices among consumable Christmas gifts. The greatest pleasure is that you can reap the joy of making them during the preparation process.
When wrapping gifts, remember to choose exquisite wrapping paper and bags, and choose food-grade environmentally friendly packaging. A combination of plain cellophane and ribbon will make them sparkle!
Homemade Cookies
Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, or shortbread, popular choices and easy to make.
Take homemade chocolate chip cookies as an example, you can follow this simple recipe:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 large eggs
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
This kind of cookie is almost the simplest type, and does not even use a mold. Of course, if you want to advance and make more beautiful cookies that are more in line with the Christmas theme, then you need to use those exquisite molds.
Artisanal Bread
Homemade artisanal bread, such as sourdough or focaccia, presented in a decorative package, even beginners can make it smoothly!
When giving gifts, you might want to pair them with cheese and red wine and put them in a small wooden handmade basket to create a beautiful and elegant gift!
Here I have prepared a recipe for you using Sourdough Bread as an example, which can be used as a reference.
Sourdough Bread Recipe:
Making sourdough bread involves creating and maintaining a sourdough starter, which is a fermented mixture of flour and water. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup active sourdough starter
– 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
– 5 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter and lukewarm water.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough back into the mixing bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise at room temperature for about 4-6 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, gently shape it into a round loaf and place it on a floured surface.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven with its lid on inside to preheat as well.
- Once the oven and the Dutch oven are preheated, carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover it with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
- Allow the sourdough bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.