14 Food and Beverage Advent Calendars to Dig Into

For the friend whose ideal afternoon is cuddling up with a page-turner, enjoying a crackling fire, or having a pot of their favorite tea, this Advent calendar will make them feel cozy. It features 24 unique and decadent single-serve blends of Vahdam’s signature products. Each day has five tea bags, so they can have more than one cup of varieties like hibiscus rose, classic earl grey, and chamomile mint citrus. 

There are a few things true about your mother: She (annoyingly) knows best, she doesn’t like to speak until she’s had her first cup of coffee — and she’s always happier after eating chocolate. This season, surprise her with a collection of signature truffles from the one-and-only Godiva. She will feel loved each time milk, dark, or white chocolate melts in her mouth. 

Becoming a parent is an exhilarating, emotional, and exhausting rollercoaster. So for the friend who welcomed their first little one this year, there is no better gift than coffee. (Well, sleep would be great, but sadly, you can’t wrap that up and tie it with a bow.) This collection features 12 limited-edition holiday blends, all curated from roasters across the country. You can select whole beans or ground coffee, and each day can make up to six cups of Joe.

Chestnuts — err, we mean marshmallows! — roasting on an open fire. For the pal who can’t get enough of s’mores or simply likes the sugary treat of a fluffy marshmallow, this cute gift will dazzle them. It includes 12 new flavors over 25 days, all ideal for toasting, dipping in hot chocolate or enjoying by themselves. 

With all of the chaos, expectations, and stress of the holiday season, ending each night with a glass of vino doesn’t sound half-bad at all. Consider giving this to your partner or your roommate so you can toast to surviving another December day together. This holiday Advent calendar has 12 half-bottles of red and white blends from Vintage Wine Estate wineries. Think: Viansa Cabernet Sauvignon, Girard Pinot Noir, Cosentino Winery Pinot Grigio and many others. Cheers!

In a dream world, we’d all have enough time to make espresso at home or leisurely sip a cappuccino at our favorite cafe. But in reality, we’re rushing out the door, frantic to make it to school drop-off and to the office before the clock strikes 9 a.m. For your busy-bee bestie, 24 days of K-Cup pods will make their mornings easier — and tastier.

It’s hard to know what to buy for your inspiring mentor. She’s the one who encourages you to ask for a raise, actually take your PTO, and celebrate your strengths. Show her just how much you appreciate her with this unique 3-D pop-up Advent calendar meant to mimic Brussels’s Christmas shops. Inside, she’ll be delighted to find 25 full-sized pralines in various flavors. It’s not only thoughtful — but delicious!

Instead of getting this Chrismukkah advent calendar for your friend, partner, or colleague, we suggest keeping it for yourself. How come? Well, it’s just fun! It features 12 wines and 8 spritzes so that you can sip on various booze throughout December. Whether you’re in the mood for red, white, prosecco, or a fruit spritz, each day will feel like a celebration with this creative collection from Usual Wines. 

While some people would choose savory over sugary any day, those with a sweet tooth look forward to the holiday season that’s full of candy. This year, they can elevate their tastebuds with a collection of creative (and mouthwatering) sweets from Sugarfina. Each day, they will open a new surprise, from dark chocolate sea salt caramels and sprinkle cookies to strawberry hearts and more. 

When it comes to multi-tasking food, jam really takes the cake. And by that, we mean it can be spread on bread with cheese, paired with peanut butter, baked inside cookies — and more. For the foodie you love, give them this gorgeous Advent calendar with 23 mini fruit spreads — like raspberry and strawberry — and one honey treat. 

If you and your partner are saving for a house or a big trip and skipping gifts this year, it may be difficult to get into the holiday spirit truly. Treat yourself to something festive and inexpensive, like this cocktail Advent calendar. Each day, you’ll open a box that features a unique two-ounce serving of a cocktail syrup, like cucumber lemon balm, wassail, and roasted pineapple, and chili peppers. Pair with your go-to vodka, gin, or tequila, and you have a very merry December, indeed. (P.S. It also comes with a 36-piece cocktail book!)

Your little one will eat cookies every day if you let them. You can make their dreams come true (without over-indulging them) with this sweet Advent calendar from Williams Sonoma. Each day, they can open a new surprise that will help them learn how to bake cookies — like a whisk, cookie cutters, a spatula, etc. Once you reach Christmas Day, you’ll have everything you need to bake a batch. Talk about a fun holiday memory for your kiddos — and your tummy!

Your grandmother usually only drinks her English Breakfast tea with a spot of milk. This year, challenge her to expand her tastebuds with this creative Advent calendar from David’s Tea. Inside, she will be greeted with two servings of seasonal blends, like candy cane, cranberry gingerale, forever frosty, and more. 

The most deserving of 25 days of treats this year is your four-legged best friend. Pups will get the zoomies over this fun collection of crunchy and tasty treats from Bark. This year, it’s inspired by the classic holiday movie, Elf. Three adorable shapes from the movie will delight your doggo each day of December. (Now, they’ll think you’re a good boy or good girl, too.)