These hot chocolate gift sets are perfect for everyone on your holiday list!
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4 Best Hot Chocolate Gift Sets for Christmas 2024
Updated on Nov. 05, 2024
Coffee is delicious, but it’s not for everyone. The same can be said about tea. That’s why when winter rolls around and hot cocoa re-enters the scene, we’re so excited. Hot cocoa, unlike the aforementioned two beverages, really is for the masses as there’s no caffeiene. Who wouldn’t want a mug of steamy, velvety, rich hot cocoa to curb the winter blues and satisfy their sweet tooth? Heck, adults can even spike it! And with marshmallows on top? Say no more.
Holiday hot chocolate is such a treat that it’s a worthy gift for virtually anyone. Think coworkers, kids, significant others, parents, etc. And we’re not suggesting you wrap up a box of cheap paper packets and call it a day. There are a number of hot chocolate gifts available online that take the sweet sipper to the next level.
Hot chocolate gift sets include creative gourmet flavors, dark and milk chocolate blends, specialty marshmallows and more. Some of the more built-out sets even include mugs and prep tools. On this list, you’ll find the top hot chocolate gift set ideas from a number of vendors at a range of price points, all personally tested by Taste of Home editors. Bottoms up!
Best Overall
Thoughtfully Hot Chocolate Gift Set
Pros:
- Nine mixes included
- Classic and festive flavors
- Gift-ready packaging with bow
- Delicious
Cons:
- Lacks non-flavored options
Chocolate cherry? Check! Gingerbread cookie? Check! This set from Thoughtfully offers nine unique hot chocolate flavors presented in a pretty box. Flavors include peppermint mocha, salted caramel, snickerdoodle and toasted marshmallows. I was particularly fond of the vanilla blend, which is the perfect mix of sweet and complex flavors.
While the set is anything but traditional, it’s the perfect pick for anyone bored with the ho-hum flavor of plain hot chocolate. The mix of classic and festive flavors gives it a holiday spin while still offering a sampling of delicious, unexpected flavors. It even comes with its own gift-ready packaging, including a pretty burlap bow, ready for placement under the Christmas tree!
Best for the Foodie
Chocolate Lover Hot Chocolate Gift Set
Pros:
- Organic ingredients
- Uses sun-dried heirloom cocoa
- Flavored with flowers, herbs and spices
- Handmade in Bellingham, Washington
Cons:
- A bit pricey
This hot chocolate lover gift box is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. This set includes four delicious organic hot chocolate flavors made with the finest ingredients. These blends utilize flowers, herbs, spices and sun-dried heirloom cocoa to elevate the hot chocolate experience for the most discerning foodies among us.
Indulge your taste buds with unique flavors like vanilla orange and lavender mint. The Chokola flavor is by far my favorite, as it utilizes red chiles for a spicy Mexican-inspired blend of flavors. Pair these handmade blends with decadent hot chocolate mix-ins for the ultimate treat.
For the Traveler
Mexican Hot Chocolate Set
Pros:
- Delicious, rich cocoa flavor
- Disks made from ground almonds, pecans, walnuts and cinnamon
- Includes traditional molinillo whisk
- Handmade in Mexico
Cons:
- Not suitable for nut allergies
Add authentic Mexican flavors to your next hot chocolate gift with this Oaxacan cacao set from Verve Culture. Each set includes a bag of five hot chocolate disks flavored with ground almonds, pecans, walnuts and cinnamon, plus a handcrafted molinillo whisk for frothing hot cocoa. Once they taste Mexican hot chocolate’s rich, frothy deliciousness, they’ll never return to the powdered stuff again.
Additionally, the hand-carved Molinillo whisk is an attractive addition to coffee carts. Made from a single carved piece of alder wood on a lathe, each whisk is also decorated by hand-burning marks in a process known as pyro gravure. Its uses extend beyond just hot chocolate—use it to muddle fruits for cocktails or churn up a pot of cowboy coffee, too! The results from this rich, frothy traditional Mexican hot cocoa will forever transform the way they enjoy their festive mug. Discover more Christmas gift baskets just waiting to be sent.
For the Traditionalist
Gourmet Hot Cocoa Bundle
Pros:
- Simple and traditional
- Ingredients also work for baking
- Perfect hot cocoa recipe card included
- Gluten-free
Cons:
- Not as adventurous as others
Unlike the other options on this list, Savory Spice’s gourmet hot cocoa bundle leans a little more traditional—but don’t let that fool you. This ultimate hot cocoa kit contains high-quality ingredients, from the included Dutch cocoa powder to the salted caramel spice and vanilla bean sugar. Dutch cocoa is a richer, darker and slightly milder cocoa powder that pairs well with the flavors from the included sweet spices.
In addition, each ingredient also functions well as an additive for baking. Think delicious salted caramel dusted over pancakes or subbing a few teaspoons of vanilla bean sugar in your favorite Christmas cookie recipes. The kit also comes with a card recipe for the ultimate hot cocoa, making it a sweet gift for the recipe card collector.
FAQ
What do you get for someone who likes hot chocolate?
Hot chocolate gift sets make an excellent gift for the hot chocolate lover or foodie in your life. Some might assume that hot chocolate is a drink for kids. However, there are tons of options that are anything but traditional. These hot chocolate gift sets utilize rare or surprising ingredients, flavors and mixing methods to create a unique holiday experience that both kids and adults can enjoy.
What is the best chocolate for gift-giving?
You can’t go wrong with a box of assorted chocolates, especially Swiss or Belgian varieties. If your giftee enjoys drinking chocolate, try a hot chocolate gift set. If they’re more endeared to traditional chocolates, try one of our favorite boxes of chocolates for gifting (or enjoying yourself).
Is hot chocolate a good gift?
Absolutely! As long as the recipient enjoys chocolate, a hot chocolate gift set is a thoughtful and cozy way to show you care.
