At a Glance
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Coba鈥檚 Coffee- and Tea-Infused Chocolate Bars
These little bars pack a perk-up punch when you need it. Pitched as a trail-ready alternative to brewed coffee or tea, I find the espresso and chai flavors particularly enjoyable in lieu of an afternoon coffee-al-desko. Each 陆 ounce bar of infused white chocolate contains about the same caffeine as a cup of coffee, and the mind-sharpening boost kicks in without the jitters.
TipTop Proper Cocktails鈥 Whiskey Box and Gin Box
Hosting a motley crew this Christmas, where half the party is Cali sober and the other half is more, ahem, old fashioned? Look no further than TipTop鈥檚 boxes of cocktails, organized by base spirit and delivered in giftable 18-packs, plenty to host a happy hour or keep a home bar stocked with options. We give bonus points for their pocket-sized cans, perfect for chairlift nips.
Spicewalla 18-Pack Kitchen Essentials
Founded by James Beard Award-winning Asheville chef Meherwan Irani, Spicewalla鈥檚 collection of foundational seasonings include great-quality kitchen workhorses like dried and ground chiles, crushed herbs, and baking spices. The variety of flavors are sealed inside small stay-fresh tins that stack neatly in a cabinet or bounce merrily in a backpack without spilling.
Yeti 6-oz. Stackable Mugs
The cutest tea party I鈥檝e ever attended involved two toddlers, a chilly afternoon outside, and these mini Yeti mugs perfect for little hands. They鈥檝e become my go-to gift for the under-5 crowd. And while the tea at that particular party was lukewarm, the mugs鈥攍ike all of Yeti鈥檚鈥揳re just as effective at keeping small pours of grown-up beverages ripping hot (like espresso) or bracingly cold (like martinis). Just don鈥檛 forget to 鈥淐heers!鈥
Meater Pro Duo
Our favorite meat thermometer is now twice as nice with the introduction of MEATER鈥檚 Pro Duo. The rechargeable WiFi-enabled base connects two super accurate probes to an app that keeps you informed about everything that鈥檚 cooking. Simultaneously use one on the grill and the other in the oven for a seamless and perfectly executed holiday meal.
New West Knifeworks 7鈥 Teton Edge Santoku
New West is possibly the best knife manufacturer in America, and their 7鈥 santoku knife serves as my go-to for making dinner every night. Its Goldilocks size and chef-knife-oomph makes it the perfect tool for almost every job. The handles come in nine color options to match your kitchen (or personality), and the Teton range etched into the blade provides both form and function. Razor sharp out of the box, New West鈥檚 knives come with free personalization and lifetime free sharpening. This is the knife I鈥檝e told a dozen friends to register for their wedding or give as a milestone gift, and now I鈥檓 telling you, too.