The season of feasting is almost upon us!
Yu sheng, bak kwa, nian gao...so many goodies, so little time! Snacking during the festivities isn't just encouraged, it's practically a requirement. So if you’re on the hunt for Chinese New Year gifts that will impress even the most discerning foodies (ahem, Mum), you're in luck.
From artisanal chocolates to quality bird's nest and bak kwa, check out our shortlist of the best CNY gift hampers to treat your friends, family, colleagues (and yourself!) with this Year of the Rabbit.
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Janice Wong Prosperous Bundle
You can always count on homegrown chocolatier Janice Wong to offer delectable sweet delights that resemble art. For Chinese New Year, she has gone all out with a spread of holiday goodies such as chocolate bon bons and pineapple tarts. The Prosperous Bundle is a sure-fire winner in the gifting department. It features chocolate koi fish, pineapple flower tarts, wholemeal nut nookies, and a bottle of Doppio Passo 2017 wine – fancy!
The Janice Wong CNY Collection is available online at janicewong.online.
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TruLife ❤️ My Melody Premium Bird’s Nest
What better gift is there than the gift of good health? This Year of the Rabbit, beauty and wellness brand TruLife has teamed up with a beloved cartoon bunny character that’ll delight Sanrio fans and everyone else on your gifting list.
TruLife ❤️ My Melody Premium Bird’s Nest offers a multitude of health benefits in one handy pack. It comes in 4 variants – Rock Sugar, Sugar Free, American Ginseng with Rock Sugar, and Sugar Free with Collagen – and is made with only the finest-quality ingredients to ensure satisfaction with every sip. Only 100% pure and authentic hand-picked bird’s nest is used without any artificial preservatives, flavouring or colouring. It also doesn’t contain any additives such as seaweed or fungus to replace the bird’s nest.
TruLife ❤️ My Melody Premium Bird’s Nest products are available online on TruLife, as well as at FairPrice, Guardian, Watsons, Hao Mart, Shopee, Lazada, Qoo10, Krisshop and iShopChangi. For more information, visit TruLife online or contact them via WhatsApp or Telegram.
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Hock Wong x Disney Mickey Paper Cut Art Bak Kwa Collection Set
Hock Wong is a tried-and-tested name for all your festive favourites – be it mooncakes, nian gao, pork floss or yu sheng. Its signature honey roasted bak kwa, in particular, is a crowd-favourite. This year, Hock Wong has teamed up with your favourite cartoon characters to offer limited-edition Disney bak kwa gift sets ranging from $19 to $58.
Each gift set bears an eye-catching design featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The Mickey Paper Cut Art Bak Kwa Collection Set ($58) is the highlight of the entire collection. It comprises 4 boxes of Hock Wong’s classic minced bak kwa vacuum sealed and housed in an impressive large box with a mirror – you can use it as a storage box for your jewellery or makeup afterwards.
The limited-edition Hock Wong x Disney Spring Festival-themed bak kwa gift sets are available for pre-order online on hockwong.com.sg. You can also check out Hock Wong’s CNY pop-up stores at multiple locations islandwide until 20 January.
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Lady M x My Melody Lunar New Year Gift Set
With 2023 being the year of the rabbit, it makes perfect sense that the iconic cake-loving white bunny, My Melody, takes centre stage. The limited edition Lady M x My Melody Lunar New Year Gift Set is a gorgeous gift idea designed as a keepsake. It features six drawers that contain exclusive Lady M bon bons made in France in delectable flavours such as Golden Tangerine Pearls, Harmonious Matcha Crunch, and Red Raspberry Jellies. Tucked away in the seventh drawer, you’ll also find confetti shaker red envelopes featuring My Melody front and centre naturally. Each gift set includes a matching greeting card, envelope and a custom-designed gift bag.
The Lady M x My Melody Lunar New Year Gift Set is available online on ladym.com.sg.
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SCS Premium Goodies Gift Box
You wouldn’t expect it but some of the tastiest cookies we’ve ever tasted come from NTUC FairPrice for under $20. We’re talking about local confectionery brand, SCS. Not just affordable, their CNY goodies also come in festive tins that are perfect for gifting.
The Premium Goodies Gift Box comprises the Charcoal Pineapple Tarts and Butter Cornflake Cookies Red Velvet. Made with premium double-churned SCS butter, these snacks have a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture that leave a silky-smooth buttery taste. Charcoal adds a rich and unique touch to the pineapple tarts, while the red velvet cornflake cookies are sure to be a hit with the little ones.
