Cover Universal Bakehouse's festive offerings (Photo: Universal Bakehouse)
Universal Bakehouse's festive offerings (Photo: Universal Bakehouse)
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Here’s what our favourite local brands have in store this Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and we’ve rounded up our favourite treats for you to share with your loved ones. From a bundle of festive bakes from Universal Bakehouse and spiced teas from TWG to a coffee-filled advent calendar from Nespresso and festive breads from Dou Dou Bake, you’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing what to gift family and friends this year. Not to mention, the whimsical holiday packaging that will definitely spread the joy.
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1. Oh Cha Matcha
Above Oh Cha Matcha's It’s A Wrap gift set (Photo: Oh Cha Matcha)
Oh Cha Matcha's It’s A Wrap gift set (Photo: Oh Cha Matcha)
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Oh Cha Matcha's It’s A Wrap gift set contains matcha scones, matcha spread, matcha marble cake, matcha mixed nuts, gingerbread men, and more sweet treats. Also available are Santa’s Village and Gingerbread Man decorating kits to get your creative juices flowing.
To purchase
Visit Oh Cha Matcha's website
2. Inside Scoop
Holiday-themed ice cream is abundant at Inside Scoop with flavours that include dark chocolate mint, log cake, and black forest. As icing on the cake, the tubs and bags the desserts come in are adorned with Christmas decorations.
To purchase
Visit Inside Scoop's website
3. Dou Dou Bake
Dou Dou Bake presents panettone and pandoro, the latter an Italian sweet bread that is aromatised with citrus and vanilla, best served with warm lemon custard and icing sugar.
To purchase
Visit Dou Dou Bake's website
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4. Nespresso
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Nespresso's advent calendar features capsules of all three blends from its collaboration with renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé. There is a capsule to enjoy each day, plus a little something extra for the 24th day to help you through last-minute Christmas shopping.
To purchase
Visit its website
5. Flaaah
Popular Chinatown bakery Flaaah is bringing the festive cheer in the form of pies and gingerbread people. Choose from a heartwarming apple & rhubard pie, a classic pecan tart, or an adorable family of gingerbread people to gift to the foodies in your life.
To purchase
Visit its location in Chinatown on weekends from 8am onwards.
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6. A.Cross Creations
Above A.Cross The Ultimate Cozy Cocoa Kit (Photo: A.Cross Creations)
A.Cross The Ultimate Cozy Cocoa Kit (Photo: A.Cross Creations)
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A.Cross Creations' Ultimate Cozy Cocoa Kit consists of three rich cocoa mixes, assorted cookies and a pair of holiday-themed mugs to match.
To purchase
Visit A.Cross Creations' website
7. Universal Bakehouse
Above Universal Bakehouse's festive offerings (Photo: Universal Bakehouse)
Universal Bakehouse's festive offerings (Photo: Universal Bakehouse)
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Universal Bakehouse's Christmas hamper contains Christmas stollen, raspberry star brioche, spiced crinkle cookies, and gingerbread men. Also available is a box of miniature tarts and a set of Christmas pies.
To purchase
Visit Universal Bakehouse's website
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8. Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Above The Crystal Christmas gift set (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
The Crystal Christmas gift set (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
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The Mandarin Cake Shop offers a variety of gift sets that are sure to satisfy your loved one's sweet tooth. They consist of Malaysian chocolate, sweet treats such as Christmas cookies and baked goods.
To purchase
Visit its website
9. Texture by C3 Lab
Texture by C3 Lab is showing off its pastry and chocolate chops with its festive series, including this Joel 2.0 cake, which combines hazelnut and chocolate. It also includes smooth hazelnut mousse, a nutty hazelnut sponge, a layer of silky chocolate ganache, and topped with a crispy praline base.
There are also other amazingly constructed chocolatey treats available as part of its festive series.
To purchase
Visit its website
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10. Royce Chocolate
Above The Royce' Chocolate advent calendar. (Photo: @roycemalaysia/Instagram)
Above The Christmas Selection gift box (Photo: @roycemalaysia/Instagram)
The Royce' Chocolate advent calendar. (Photo: @roycemalaysia/Instagram)
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The beloved Japanese chocolate brand is back with its annual festive collection including a jolly advent calendar and its signature Christmas Selection comprising 31 pieces of pure indulgence. Other Christmas-themed gifting options include Christmas Pure Chocolate and Nama “Winter” Au Lait, sure to add much sweetness to every celebration.
To purchase
Visit its website
11. TWG Tea
Above TWG Tea's Forever Noel tea (Photo: TWG)
TWG Tea's Forever Noel tea (Photo: TWG)
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TWG Tea presents a festive tea from the Grand Mode Tea Collection titled Forever Noel that is flavoured with hibiscus, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, and other warm winter spices.
To purchase
Visit one of TWG Tea's boutiques
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12. Hinode Bento
If food is your love language and Japanese cuisine is your fare of choice, why not send a box of Hinode Bento's Christmas Kyaraben. The bento includes two snowman onigiri, its housemade katsu tori hambagu and more!
It also offers an entire Christmas gift set that includes a light and delightfully fluffy Japanese honey roll cake.
To purchase
Visit its website
13. Penfolds
Wine lovers will love this one. Penfolds has created a special gift collection including its Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet. The wines come in red and gold boxes, perfect for the festive season.
To purchase
The bottles are available at various retailers across Malaysia, including S&P, The Market Place, and Robinsons.
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14. Real Sweet Treats
Real Sweet Treats has two holiday specials. First, the Magical Christmas Collection consists of four tarts infused with flavours such as chestnut, almond and pistachio. Second is a moist English fruit cake made without alcohol.
To purchase
Visit Real Sweet Treats' website
15. Godiva
Above Godiva's festive offerings (Photo: Godiva)
Godiva's festive offerings (Photo: Godiva)
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Designed for chocolate lovers, Godiva's Christmas offerings include a variety of gift sets comprising chocolate pearls, chocolate pretzels, and truffles a festive packaging.
To purchase
Visit one of Godiva's outlets or contact +6012 208 2252
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16. Kami Design x Chocolate Concierge
Above Photo: @kamidesignco/Instagram
Above Photo: @kamidesignco/Instagram
Photo: @kamidesignco/Instagram
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The design experts behind Kami Design joined forces with local chocolate connoisseur Ong Ning Geng of Chocolate Concierge to create this elegant festive chocolate box.The gift set includes beautiful chocolate bites, each with a different flavour ranging from black honey truffle to elderflower.
To purchase
Visit its website
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17. Schewy
The Schewy Enchanting Christmas gift set comprises its popular original chocolate chip flavour alongside a luxurious truffle chocolate chip and festive special Christmas cranberry cookies.
To purchase
WhatsApp +6017 218 1677
18. Master of Malt
Above Spiced rum advent calendar by Drinks by the Dram (Photo: Master of Malt)
Above That Boutique-y Gin Company advent calendar (Photo: Master of Malt)
Spiced rum advent calendar by Drinks by the Dram (Photo: Master of Malt)
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This popular online alcohol retailer stocks a range of festive advent calendars that any gin, rum, vodka, or whisky lovers will enjoy as they count down to Christmas. Each advent calendar contains a series of curated taster bottles of your choice of liquor from all over the world.
To purchase
Visit its website
19. Valrhona
Above Photo: @valrhona_asia/Instagram
Above Photo: @valrhona_asia/Instagram
Photo: @valrhona_asia/Instagram
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This luxury chocolate brand is bringing a taste of its signature rich sweets to your Christmas countdown. Behind each door is a chocolate of a different variety for each day. Sneak peek: Expect to find almonds and hazelnuts coated in milk or Dulcey chocolate as well as a crunchy fruity praliné.
To purchase
Visit any Qra outlet or its website
20. Elevete Patisserie
Above Elevete Patisserie's festive offerings (Photo: Elevete Patisserie)
Elevete Patisserie's festive offerings (Photo: Elevete Patisserie)
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If you're looking for a variety of treats, Elevete Patisserie's Christmas offerings this year include fruit cake, sticky date pudding, log cake, and a decadent macaron tower.
To purchase
Visit Elevete Patisserie's website
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