5 of our favourite edible advent calendars
David's Tea Advent Calendar
5 of our favourite food and drink advent calendars
For the posh tea drinker
This '24 Days of Tea' calendar features a mix of returning seasonal favourites (with festive names like Santa's Secret and Sleigh Ride!) and some brand new holiday blends (Eggnog, anyone?) to count down the days to Christmas.
Available for purchase in-store. David's Tea, $34.50.
For the chocoholic
Purdy's colourful and roll-able felt advent calendar comes with 200 g of their delicious milk or dark chocolate bells. Not only is this calendar re-usable year after year, but Purdy's also sources all their cocoa from sustainable farms, so you can feel twice as nice when using this.
Available for purchase in-store or online. Purdy's, $23.
For the one with a sweet tooth
Starbucks' calendar doubles as a magnetic chalkboard with 25 reusable tins so you can have an advent calendar EVERY month of the year! Each tin contains a sweet treat and you also receive a $5 Mini Starbucks Card in the package.
Available for purchase in-store or online. Starbucks Canada, $29.95.
For the child at heart
Who doesn't love a Kinder Surprise with a toy inside? This calendar features an assortment of well-loved Kinder chocolates including Mini Eggs, Schoko-Bons and yes – even a Kinder Surprise Egg.
Available for purchase in-store or online. Walmart Canada, $12.
For the beer lover
This mystery brew box features 24 different craft beers from 24 breweries across 17 countries. Of this "Intercontinental" edition, 10 of the beers have been specifically made for the Craft Beer Advent Calendar.
Available for purchase in-store at liquor stores across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon Territory. Craft Beers Importer Canada, starting at $145. (They recommend that consumers contact their retailer to pre-order or reserve their calendar as they sell out quickly.)
For the beer lover (continued)
As an alternative to the previous, this 24-craft beer case includes all-around favourites from Phillips Brewing Company, their seasonal brews, and barrel-aged releases.
Available for purchase in-store at liquor stores across British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. Phillips Snowcase, starting at $69.99.
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