Crunch time
A great selection of holiday hampers to satisfy everyone
The coffee addict Satisfy their caffeine cravings with The Classic Nespresso Hamper (HK$3,800), which includes the Essenza espresso machine, the Aeroccino that froths milk for cappuccinos and lattes, a range of Nespresso coffee blends, a Mikado sugar holder, Volluto Mikado sugar, a 12-coffee capsule set and two sets each of cappuccino, and espresso cups and saucers in burgundy and black.
The workaholic Give your friend the perfect way to unwind and de-stress with The Mandarin Spa Hamper (HK$3,900) from the Mandarin Oriental. The hamper includes everything they could possibly need to relax in the comfort of their home, with the hotel's spa towelling robe, a pillar candle, Aromatherapy Associates soap collection, shampoo, conditioner, bath and shower oil, a gift voucher for two hours of 'time' and even a Mandarin Oriental teddy bear to keep them company.
The tree hugger Everyone is going organic now, and Sevva has an Organic Hamper (HK$2,600) for those who like to indulge in eco-friendly and natural products. The hamper includes organic red wine from Tuscany, award-winning unheated honey from Tasmania, organic peppermint tea, chocolate-coated caramel crunch, a box of matches and a hand-crafted natural plant and flower-essential oil candles.
The party hostess Some people are born entertainers, and they are usually the ones who end up having to throw the big Christmas party year after year. Show your appreciation this year and pick up a few tricks yourself by treating them and a couple of other friends to the InterContinental Grand Stanford's Essential Festive Cocktails package (HK$3,888 for four people). The package includes a one-hour class with the hotel's resident bartender, Jessica, who will teach you how to make her three signature cocktails - J's, Saint Noble and Freya Nova, and three signature canapes - porcini mushroom galette drizzled with Alba white truffle oil, pan-seared Wagyu beef with semi-dried tomato salsa, and The Mistral grissini wrapped in prosciutto. Participants then leave with a hamper that includes all the ingredients and barware necessary to impress guests with these delightful recipes.
The Oriental chef Those who love to cook with Asian flavours will love the Grand Hyatt's Silk Road hamper (HK$3,080), which includes traditional favourites such as Chinese tea, XO chilli sauce, Japanese dried mushrooms, conpoy and dried shrimp. Other treats include caramelised walnuts, cashew nut pastries, peppered cashew nuts, chocolates and red wine.
