JUST before Christmas, the Fauchon store in Paris overflows with crowds wanting everything from special condiments, mustard, coffee, to fine tea, biscuits and, of course, sweets and candies.
Every imaginable delicacy is brought in from around the world for those attracted to Fauchon's reputation for fine gourmet food.
The jams are completely natural and full of real fruit; the pate, rich with flavour; and the biscuits, just like mother used to make.
What will make this Christmas even more special is that Fauchon has a carefully chosen selection of fine foods available in Hong Kong.
Serve the best this Christmas: try Fauchon's champagne of teas, Darjeeling or Earl Grey, which have become revered by cultured tea drinkers. But that is not all.
There are around 25 types, in fact, and a range of delightful fruit teas, including the popular apple tea.