Finding the perfect gift can be such a challenging task, given the thousands of options waving at you from the storefront or your screen, if you prefer to shop online. But if you want a no-fail gift, always go for the one that is guaranteed to surprise and please – a luxury gourmet hamper. After all, the shortest distance to a person’s heart is really through their taste buds. Hampers With Bite recommends these gourmet hampers for your next selection.
Luxury Wine
Wines always make lovely luxury hampers. Luxury wines are always of high quality, often made using rare varieties of grapes. Because these grapes are not readily available, the wines produced from them often come in small, limited batches, and as such are not the kind you will find in most shops. A luxury wine hamper is a fantastic gift because of its relative rarity, which means whoever the lucky recipient is, he/she will get to enjoy a unique experience with every sip.
Luxury Cheese
If you must nibble on cheese, why not take a bite out of high-end varieties? Gourmet cheeses are made using certain materials and processes that are unique. These cheeses offer a variation in terms of texture, appearance, and taste. Because luxury cheeses are natural cheeses, they are made from milk sourced from certain types of animals, some of which are not traditionally used for commercial-grade cheeses, such as water buffaloes and yaks. Some types are also made using a combination of two or more different milk varieties and the process used can take a long time, from a year for certain types of cheddar to about 10 years for bitto cheese.
Premium Beer
Care for a good pint of lager? Beer has been around since 4,000 BCE and it was so well-loved that Sumerians not only drank from a bowl using straws, but they actually worshiped Ninkasi, the goddess of brewing. Beer is not just an affordable alternative to a good bottle of wine, though. There are artisanal brews that are produced by dedicated beer enthusiasts who are passionate about promoting and perfecting the best beer. For the beer-loving you or some lucky receiver of your gift, consider a premium beer hamper. There are companies that offer limited editions and collector’s brews that will surely rekindle or confirm one’s love for this ancient drink.
Artisan Chocolates
There are expensive chocolates from luxury brands but why not try artisan chocolates? These goodies are carefully handmade and as such, are often available only in small batches. Because production is limited, these chocolates are generally made fresh. There are smaller private companies and individuals who consider chocolate-making as a serious craft, which means they are more willing to explore different processing techniques, ingredients, and flavors. Not only that, but artisan chocolate makers are also quite conscious about sourcing their raw materials and are more likely to practice ethical approaches to their production. As a result, you get to enjoy sustainable and guilt-free treats made by highly skilled and dedicated chocolatiers. Plus, you also support a small industry that is passionate about making the best confectionery concoctions out of this gift from the gods.
Gourmet Snacks
From the spicy to the sweet to the savory, there are gourmet hampers that will fulfill every gustatory wish and fantasy. You could choose to satisfy a sweet tooth with a single hamper, or you could just give someone an adventure of a lifetime with a range of goodies in one go. Gourmet snacks are the supreme choice for someone with a discerning taste and there is a wide range of options in terms of items to include in one basket. Hampers With Bite recommends considering items that are either familiar but prepared differently or items that are fairly new and surprising. Chex Mix, for example, is a staple at every snack table but consider one that was made using duck fat instead of butter. Cupcakes, crackers, nibblets, each one may be familiar fare but consider uncommon flavors for your hamper, such as miso, jabanero, chorizo, ube… the choice is endless.
Gourmet Coffee
A good cup of java can be even better with gourmet coffee beans. Gourmet coffee can be either flavored coffee or coffee made from carefully cultivated beans. This is specialty coffee at its finest and often created using carefully grown and selected beans to create a unique aroma and flavor combination. If you prefer, consider Third Wave coffee, which is single-origin. This means that it came from a single grower, farm, estate, or cooperative. These coffees are of higher quality and offer a different experience for the burgeoning barista or discerning coffee lover.
