Christmas is just around the corner and here at City Matters we couldn’t be more excited. We’ve rounded up some wonderful Advent Calendars for you to check out this month.
Grind
Check out Grind’s new Advent Calendar, Espresso Martini Gift Sets, coffee-scented candles, and eco-friendly Christmas coffee pods. Whether they’re a coffee aficionado or a cocktail enthusiast, Grind has just the thing to spoil them.
The Whisky Exchange 25 Whiskies of the World Advent Calendar, £145
Our Christmas whisky advent calendar is filled with a collection of 25 exceptional whiskies including exclusive bottlings, under-the-radar whiskies, and our favourites from around the world. While the exact contents will remain a mystery, this extraordinary line-up is a whisky-lover’s dream, featuring whiskies from intriguing distilleries such as Craigellachie, Filey Bay, Dingle, Starward, and Ichiro’s Malt.
Craft Gin Club
Craft Gin Advent Calendar for 2024 at a price of £85 from 1st September (available for pre-sale at www.craftginclub.co.uk/gin-advent-calendar and on general sale from 1st October on the Craft Gin Club online shop; down from £95 last year, the team at the Craft Gin Club have been working hard to create their best-ever value calendar. The calendar features 25 different 5cl miniatures of the best craft gins on the market.
Newby Teas
You can find British classics like English Breakfast and Earl Grey, as well as exciting flavours such as Jasmine Blossom, Oriental Sencha and Ginseng Oolong, alongside exotic icons Masala Chai and Black Tea & Ginger that provide that spicy warmth that feels extra-comforting in the depths of December. Those who want to fully embrace the icy theme can feel suitably chilled with iced tea favourites such as Strawberry & Mango.
The advent calendar is available for pre-order from 1st September for £85 at newbyteas.com and selfridges.com, and available for purchase from 5th November.
HAPPi
HAPPi is bringing back the 24-piece Christmas countdown that is also 100% plastic-free, with three delicious flavours that could be behind each door: Salted Caramel, Plain Milk and Orange. Made from rich and creamy oat m!lk chocolate, HAPPi’s 2024 advent calendar is the perfect festive treat that caters for flexitarians and coeliacs, ensuring no one misses out on counting down the days of Christmas with a little extra sweetness. The bright and colourful packaging will appeal to both children and adults alike; there are large bold numbers to help you hunt down your daily treat and individually foil-wrapped chocolates, with a vibrant outer wrapper for each fabulous flavour.
HAPPi’s new Advent Calendar will be available to order online from
Happi Choc – Vegan Friendly Oat M!lk Chocolate
Little’s
The Devon-based family business, led by second generation MD, Will Little, is turning up the flavour and cranking up the quality of instant, pod, and ground coffee. Rebelling against the definition of ‘proper coffee’, Little’s delivers quality, convenience and taste that doesn’t cost the earth. Christmas 2024 sees the innovative challenger brand create their first ever Coffee Pod Advent Calendar (£25), Instant Coffee Christmas Crackers (£6) and three brand new Instant Coffee Christmas Gift Sets (£15), which will launch onto the Little’s web shop and Amazon (due to launch for pre-order in September), as well as with department stores and fine food retailers.
Divine Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar
With its elegant design and irresistible 70% dark chocolate, Divine’s vegan-friendly Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar brings a touch of sophistication to the advent countdown. Not only are you rewarded with a deliciously smooth dark chocolate heart each day, but Divine’s position as the world’s only farmer-owned Fairtrade chocolate maker means your daily Divine delight also contributes to fighting exploitation within the cocoa industry.
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Build Your Own Pinball Machine Advent Calendar (£24.99)
Gift a fun-filled Christmas countdown with Build Your Own’s limited edition Pinball Machine Advent Calendar. Hidden behind each door you’ll find a new step of kit instructions. Build step-by-step over 24 days in December; the pieces come together to create a fully functioning Pinball Machine the whole family can enjoy on Christmas Eve. Incredible value for money beyond Christmas! A planet-friendly take on the traditional arcade game, your super cool tabletop Pinball Machine will provide hours of entertainment over the holiday period. Play alone or challenge friends and family, who will win? Kids are in for a real treat with this limited-edition advent calendar. The festive countdown just got a whole lot more fun!
Pinball Machine Advent Calendar
Plus-Plus Advent Calendar
Spread the Christmas spirit throughout the family as you open each day’s window and build with the Plus-Plus Advent Calendar. Every day reveals a new project and, by the end, you will have created an entire Christmas adventure, complete with gifts, a magical portal and mysterious creatures like forest elves, snow foxes and dragons! The extra 25th window ensures extra creativity and countless creations. The Advent calendar includes 600 Plus-Plus pieces and a smart baseplate.
Available from amazon.co.uk and other good toy and gift stores
Contact Coffee Co
The Contact Coffee Co. Ground Coffee Advent Calendar is a coffee lover’s dream, packed with 25 sachets of expertly ground coffee from some of the best coffee regions around the world. Each sachet contains16g of perfectly ground filter coffee, perfect for a variety of brewing methods, including Aeropress, Moka Pot, Pour Over, French Press, and Espresso Machines. The advent calendar offers 13 different coffee blends, ranging from the nutty and bright Brazil Yellow Bourbon to the festive and rich Jingle Blend offering a fresh, delicious brew each morning.
Cask Explorers Sherry Cask Scotch 12 Day Advent Calendar
A true guide through the world of sherry cask scotch whiskies. Featuring a mix of single malts and blends from some of the finest distilleries around.
Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar
A delicious way to countdown to Christmas, with a different hot chocolate surprise behind every door, made from our signature Belgian chocolate.
Drinks by the Dram’s Advent Calendar
This festive season, surprise the spirit lover in your life with the ultimate gift that keeps on giving – Drinks by the Dram’s Advent Calendar collection for 2024. Behind every window of these beautifully crafted calendars, a 30ml wax-sealed dram awaits, promising a daily discovery of unique flavours from some of the world’s finest distilleries. Each advent calendar also offers great value for money as on average its 40% cheaper to buy the advent calendar than all the drams separately Whether you’re a connoisseur or just starting your journey, Drinks by the Dram offers something special for everyone.
Tree-Mendous Craft Kit
Tree-Mendous Craft kit includes 12 days of crafting and makes 12 individual pom pom decorations for your Christmas tree. From pom pom fairies to sprouts and even Christmas puddings, this craft kit is bound to keep the little (and big) kids crafting all December. This kit makes a unique advent calendar for the whole family, as not only do you get to enjoy making all twelve pom pom crafts, you can hang each decoration on your tree and enjoy them for years to come. This craft kit is UKCA marked and suitable for age 6+.
This kit retails at £32.00 and can be purchased here: Treemendous 12 Days of Christmas Pom Pom Craft Kit
PLAYin CHOC’s
The chocolate contains a third less sugar than other leading chocolate brands. They are also naturally allergen-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan. The deliciously smooth and creamy chocolate is made with a combination of only THREE natural and organic plants – roasted cacao, Madagascan Bourbon vanilla and vitamin-rich Indonesian coconut. Inside each ToyChoc Box is 2 x allergen free organic chocolates, a card puzzle toy to build and an educational fun facts card to teach children about the natural world. The 66 collectable ToyChoc Boxes are loved by kids 3+ and welcomed by adults. Each recyclable box contains 2 x 10g chocolates, a 3D animal puzzle toy to assemble and collect and an educational, fun facts card about any animal from woodland or dinosaur to endangered and Christmas.
Vegan, Allergy-Free, Organic & Sustainable Chocolate For All
Lindt Pick & Mix advent calendar 300g
These beautiful new sophisticated designs are a delightful gift for a loved one. Visit your local Lindt Chocolate Shop and personalise this attractive calendar to include your favourite indulgent chocolates in either a bold red or a festive green design. Simply choose 24 scrumptious truffles from the legendary Lindt Pick & Mix and treat yourself or a loved one this December.
RRP £15.00
Luxury Chocolate Gifts and Treats | Lindt Shop UK
The Bar
‘Tis the season to celebrate! Ring in the festive season with the exclusive
limited edition advent calendar from premium online spirits shop, The Bar. Twenty-five exceptional surprises await behind its decorative doors from iconic brands including Casamigos, Chase, CÎROC, Don Julio, Talisker, Tanqueray, The Singleton, and more. Stylishly designed, it’s not only an indulgent self-purchase but a wonderful pre-Christmas gift for friends and family to discover new flavours and revisit old favourites.
Boasting an ultra-rare miniature Don Julio 1942, a deliciously decadent Baileys Salted Caramel Liqueur mini, an exceptional Johnnie Walker Black Label dram and an elegant serve of Tanqueray Gin, there’s a 5cl bottle for every taste and type of festive celebration.
Toast the festive season by purchasing The Bar’s carefully curated Advent Calendar at https://www.thebar.com/ for RRP £125 while stocks last.
Pierre Marcolini
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