For the luxury lover: Opera Bombana
To me, nothing says “Christmas” better than fine wines and festive foods. Opera Bombana would seem to agree with us, as they have come up with a range of hampers filled with Italian wines and house-made ingredients from Chef Marino D’Antonio. Pictured above is the Gourmet Hamper, but there are also smaller hampers available at RMB 688 and RMB 1,088. Order in advance by calling 5690 7177.

Inside the Gourmet Hamper:
Artisanal Italian panettone 
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne AOC
Gold medal “Levoni” brand Italian salame felino
Premium Italian wheat and organic egg pasta
Homemade foie gras terrine with figs and pistacchio
Valrhona chocolates by Chef Enze Jiang
 

For the cocktail queen (or king): Traitor Zhou’s
For the friend who’s always behind the bar mixing up cocktails at parties. Traitor Zhou’s are known for sourcing kooky, good quality, and organic products, and their efforts show in this selection, presented in a smart wooden box. Order one day in advance by calling 185 1403 4254.

Inside the hamper:
Town Branch rye whiskey
Ransom sweet vermouth 
Traitor Zhou’s orange bitters
Cocktail mixing glass 
Small measuring cup 
Japanese stainless steel bar spoon
Customized recipe cards
Assorted raisins (all natural raisins from XinJiang) (RMB 1,100)
OR
Traitor Zhou’s house-made signature sausages (kaifeng andouille, mala sausage, and chorizo navarro) and Pearse Lyons chocolate truffles (RMB 1,300)

For the fitness fanatic: Juice by Melissa
Whether they’re looking to kickstart a post-holiday season diet or simply seek comfort in the face of Beijing’s brutal winter weather, Juice by Melissa’s gift baskets are perfect for juicing fans. We like the sound of the Rejuvenation Package, which comes with vouchers for some of Juice by Melissa’s long-term partners, Bodhi, and Yoga Yard.  

Winter Wellness (RMB 500):
1 day comfort cleanse
1 JBM sweatshirt
1 JBM hat
1 JBM organic popcorn
1 Yogi detox tea box

Rejuvenation Package (RMB 800):
1 Day JBM signature cleanse
1 Oh Kale Yeah tank top
1 Bodhi massage certificate
1 Yoga class voucher at Yoga Yard
1 bag organic chia seeds

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