As the holiday season approaches, businesses are looking for unique and thoughtful gifts for clients and employees. Here are a few distinctive gift ideas:
Source: Cafédirect.
For coffee lovers, Cafédirect, a British beverage company, introduced a premium freeze-dried instant coffee in Singaporean supermarkets this year. This meticulously crafted blend combines the sweetness and chocolate notes of South American Arabica beans with the well-rounded flavor of Central American beans and the boldness of East African Robusta beans. The result is a coffee with a caramel-like taste.
According to Julian Burnham, Senior National Account Manager at Cafédirect, “Freeze-dried specialty coffee offers both convenience and exceptional flavor. Our freeze-drying method preserves the coffee’s rich flavors. With this delicious blend, consumers can enjoy high-quality coffee in their recipes or as a quick and affordable indulgence.”
A 100g jar of Cafédirect Freeze-dried Medium Roast instant coffee costs S$10.90 and can be found at Cold Storage, FairPrice Finest, Giant Hyper, Jasons, and Market Place.
Source: The House of Albert Ménès.
Fans of artisanal foods will appreciate the pairing of Violet Fig Jam and Matzo Bread from The House of Albert Ménès. Crafted using traditional French recipes, the slightly tart and sweet Violet Fig Jam complements the light and crispy Matzo Bread.
The Violet Fig Jam is made with ripe figs from Soilles-Pont in Var, a region in southern France. To maintain the fruit’s natural flavor, the figs are peeled and cooked in an open copper cauldron. The jam jars feature the Controlled Designation of Origin (appellation d’origine contrôlée, or AOC) label, signifying their unique geographical origin.
Both the Violet Fig Jam (S$18) and the Matzo Bread (S$9), made from wheat flour, are available at Market Place in Paragon, Raffles City, and Tanglin Mall; Jasons the Gourmet Grocer at ION Orchard and Sentosa Quayside; and Robinsons Orchard.
For aspiring cooks or those seeking corporate team-building activities, Albert Ménès products are also used in classes at Shermay’s Cooking School in Holland Village. For further details, please contact info@shermay.com.
Source: Thermos. The JNO-500.
For those looking to stay hydrated in style, Thermos presents its lightweight vacuum insulated tumblers. Weighing in at 210g, the Thermos JNO-500 Vacuum Insulated Tumbler is the lightest in its line and keeps drinks hot or cold for a minimum of six hours. Available in burgundy, black, and pearl white, it features a leak-proof, 360-degree lid and a 160-degree twist-open cap for convenient use. Retailing at S$49, the JNO-500 is sold at major department stores.
Thermos also offers insulated food jars for enjoying warm meals on the go. The double-walled vacuum insulation maintains food temperature for extended periods. Crafted from durable stainless steel, the S$65 Thermos SK-3020 Food Jar has a wide mouth for effortless cleaning.