You can restrict festivals to indoor celebrations (thanks to the pandemic), but you cannot dampen the festive spirit! In fact, the tradition of gifting and spreading joy and happiness has taken on a whole new meaning this year. It's been a tough year, people are going above and beyond to appreciate friends and family and feel grateful. The gift list this year is much more meaningful than the traditional options. One such trend that has caught on this year is Organic Products. Conscious buyers are looking for sustainable, eco-friendly, toxin-free and ethically sourced while being beautiful, unique and flavourful!
Why Organic you ask?
The year has brought our attention to making choices that are good for us and our families as well as the environment. This awareness has encouraged us to look at alternatives that are natural, organically-sourced which will do us good in the long run without compromising on the functionality, beauty or the end result!
Here are some top picks that can help you make Christmas special for loved ones, even those who are impossible to buy for!
Foodie’s Delight: Artisanal ‘So Christmassy’ hamper by Two Wholesome Bakers
What better way to bond and celebrate Christmas than over food! Two Wholesome Bakers’ ‘So Christmassy’ hamper has been carefully selected and curated with traditional delights that keep your spirits high and mouth flavourful but with ingredients that are gut-friendly & nutrition-rich! The hamper (price starting at INR 1050) includes Ghee Roasted Stollen Bread (Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread- 400gms), Ginger Tree Cookies (4pcs), Plum Fruit & Nuts Cake (400gms) and Spice Sticks to balance the taste (1 Jar) has been baked with natural flavours, fresh chemical-free Organic flour, and a balanced sweetener composition. Two Wholesome Bakers also gives you the option to customize the hamper with gluten-free options for Ginger Tree cookies, Plum Fruit Cake and Gluten-free Crackers. TeeTotaler Party: 12 teas of Christmas by Tea Trunk
12 Teas of Christmas is inspired by a Christmas legend. The story goes that the three wise men, carrying gifts, took 12 days (from 25 December to Jan 6) to reach baby Jesus, and these days are a period of festivity & gifting. The hamper (INR 900) celebrates this lovely story, with a new tea gift for each of the 12 days of Christmas. The box contains 12 select loose leaf tea blends including Apple spice black tea, Chocolate Earl Grey, Masala Chai, Hibiscus petals, Blue pea flowers, Tulsi leaves, Saffron Kahwa green tea and more. Tea Trunk curates the finest Indian tea leaves and crafts them into unique blends, using all-natural ingredients.
Organic Beauty: Pahadi Regimen by Pahadi Local
Pahadi Local brings you local skincare and wellness products from the Himalayas in their most pure and unadulterated form. The Pahadi Regimen gift set (INR 1800) is perfect for someone who is conscious of the effect of chemicals on the skin. The Himalayan Powders gift set includes Gutti khal (apricot kernel meal scrub), for weekly exfoliation and skin rejuvenation; Markalak (mineral-rich Himalayan Powders), for clearing pores, lightening scars, soothing oily skin and treating acne weekly; and Pull (Lake Sediment Detox Salt), a rare salt drawn from the surfaces of vast lake expanses during winter, enriched with pure natural minerals, for daily face cleansing, treating acne, and healing. Gift of immunity & Good Vibes: Zama Organics
This year’s Christmas hampers are specially curated with the favourite organic picks to help boost immunity, healing and cleansing. From a special in-house immunity Latte blend to a variety of organic teas, it’s the perfect gift for your loved ones, clients and friends to stay healthy and happy this festive season. Zama Organics hampers are available in three different sizes, small to medium to large. The hamper highlights include: Immunity Latte Mix, Thai Trail Mix, Dhoop Sticks, Organic Teas, Pink Salt Crystals
The Whole Truth’s special Christmas edition ‘Cranberry Raisin Pudding Mini: Christmas is incomplete with a mouth watering delicacy made with a bit of raisins and a dash of cinnamon. The Whole Truth’s mini bar is loaded with raisins and cranberries, with a hearty dose of chocolate and sprinkling of cinnamon. This limited edition mini is the perfect, healthy way to wish 2020 away! The protein bar has no added sugar, no preservatives or chemicals and only has 6g of protein and is absolutely delicious! This christmas spread the festive cheer while keeping a check on the health of your loved ones. The Christmas hamper comes in a beautiful christmas themed packaging, with Santa’s hat that you can don!