What better way to get into the holiday spirit than a good ole count down to Christmas? And with the new wave of advent calendars taking over store shelves this season, you can expect more than just a chocolate surprise waiting behind each door.
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From treats like gin, beer, cheese and more – here is a list of advent calendars fit for every kind of adult this season:
1. Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar
Hailing all the way from the UK, this Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar is sure to put a cheesy spin on your Christmas count down. Featuring 24 individually wrapped gourmet cheeses across nine delicious varieties, this limited-edition calendar is encased in a fridge-door friendly packaging with cheese jokes behind each door.
2. The Beer Library Gin Advent Calendar
This boozy calendar from The Beer Library is far from your traditional advent. Filled with 24 bottles of gins in 50ml sizes, this calendar is especially made for gin lovers everywhere. Behind each window are different varieties from both local and international distilleries, ranging from market leaders, craft delights and even some rare gems.
3. Harrods Coffee Capsule Advent Calendar
If you have a coffee machine at home, then this one is for you! Harrods has launched a special edition advent calendar brimming with six different blends of coffee to get you in the festive spirit on the run-up to Christmas. The calendar is filled with Arabica coffee for a strong finish and features tasting notes of cinnamon, roasted chestnuts and caramel to tantalise your tastebuds as you kickstart your day.
4. The Body Shop Make It Real Advent Calendar
Treat yourself to a month of pampering and relaxation with The Body Shop’s Make It Real range of advent calendars. Featuring three unique, self-care inspired calendars with different price points, these calendars have everything you need to transform your vanity into an at-home spa.
5. Kererū Brewing Advent Calendar
The team at Kererū Brewing has launched the ultimate advent calendar for beer lovers! An assortment of 330ml cans of the brand’s best beers lie waiting behind each perforated door, with varieties like hoppy, dark, malty, brown and sour beers. A gluten-free option is also available.
6. T2 World of Tea Advent Calendar
Start each day in December with a lovely brew from T2’s 2020 advent calendar. With blends from all around the world, sip and taste your way through 24 varieties of teas in the lead up to Christmas Day.
7. Sephora Collection Wild Wishes Advent Calendar
Major beauty brand, Sephora has released a special edition calendar fit for the beauty-obsessed in your life. With 24 exciting beauty surprises ranging from makeup, skincare and accessories – this calendar is sure to add a festive splash to your beauty routine this season.
8. Moo Free Christmas Advent Calendar
If you’re feeling nostalgic for a traditional choccy-filled calendar this year (but want to dodge the dairy), then this delicious calendar from Moo Free is the one for you. Newly launched this 2020, this calendar is filled with gluten-free, soya-free and 100% vegan chocolates! Also available in a White Chocolate variant.
Half way through ours. we love it
We have the Ilchester Cheese Calendar … so exciting & the cheeses are a generous portion for end of day morsel with crackers & tea or wine 😉
These look amazing!!! The gin one looks like it will work a treat in our household.
And the cheese! Gosh what great ideas.