Know someone who is homesick for a taste of Minnesota? If they can’t make a trip home to the Land of 10,000 Lakes for the holidays (or if you just want to give the gift of Minnesota to someone special), our Minnesota gift guide is full of unique and delicious items to give this holiday season.
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1. Tea Subscription from Northeast Tea House
Cold weather practically demands a warm and soothing drink. Northeast Tea House offers four options for their monthly tea subscription, so you can pick what best suits the person on your gifting list. They have everything from a basic matcha subscription to add-on versions that include goodies like discounts, first access and bamboo whisks. Pretty much any tea lover your list will appreciate one of these.
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2. Monthly Coffee Subscription from Wildflyer Coffee
If a warm cup of tea isn’t strong enough for your caffeine-addicted friends, consider offering them a monthly coffee subscription from Wildflyer Coffee instead. They’ll receive one 12-ounce bag of beautifully roasted coffee shipped straight to their door once a month. And if once a month isn’t quite enough, don’t worry. Wildflyer also offers weekly and bi-weekly subscriptions, as well as 5-pound bags of coffee for those who especially love their morning brew.
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3. Eversharp Knives
While Eversharp Knives might be a little on the pricy end of the gift giving spectrum, we can guarantee they’re worth every single penny. The company claims to have begun “almost by accident” when they were building display cases for a knife company next door. When it shut down, they launched their own knife business and have welcomed visitors from all over the country – including Hawaii – ever since. Supporting these guys means buying from a local and family-owned business, which is an added bonus if you want to spread a little extra good cheer this season.
3. S’Mores Kit from North Mallow
How fun does this sound? Gifting someone with a s’mores kit from North Mallow is a two-in-one present. You offer the yummy ingredients and everything necessary to handcraft one of the best desserts on the planet, and you give them the opportunity to make an experience out of the event. Choose from a variety of artisan marshmallow flavors paired with honeycomb chocolate and decadent graham crackers.
4. Blueberry Basil White Balsamic Vinegar from Golden Fig
Plump blueberries, aged white Balsamic vinegar and fresh, fragrant basil come together in this product from Golden Fig to provide you with one of the fruitiest and most tantalizing vinegars you’ll ever taste. It goes great on everything from salads to seafood and can even be enjoyed as a punchy extra on holiday cheeseboards. Each item from Golden Fig is blended and bottled in small batches every week, so you know you’re getting a product that is just about as fresh as can be.
5. Artisan Popcorn From Maddy and Maize
Maddy and Maize was launched by a bunch of popcorn-loving people who couldn’t quite find the right flavors on the market. Their lines range from sweet and smoky to salty and fruity, which is great news for holiday shoppers since it means there is no doubt you’ll find something for everyone on your shopping list. Birthday cake, bourbon barbecue, dark chocolate caramel and lemonberry cupcake are just a few of the many enticing options available for purchase from this Minnesota brand.
6. Cooking Class from Cooks of Crocus Hill
We all know a home cook who is always tinkering with recipes, baking new treats and spending their free time experimenting in the kitchen. You could make their day by gifting them a cooking class from Cooks of Crocus Hill. They offer classes focused on global cuisine, succulent cakes, vegan dishes and even date night experiences. And no worries if your recipient doesn’t live in Minnesota. They have a generous selection of virtual classes too.
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7. Lake Superior Bounty Box
It doesn’t get much better than unwrapping a Lake Superior Bounty Box on Christmas morning – especially if the person on your list loves to go fishing. Northern Waters Smokehaus will gladly ship this box, which contains a single smoked whitefish and two packages of smoked lake trout. They make for a tasty snack, a delightful addition to soups and sandwiches, or some of the finest tacos you’ll ever try. Caught straight out of Lake Superior, you can guarantee these will be freshly brined, smoked and ready for the dinner plate when they arrive.
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8. Blueberry Rhubarb Jam from Jay Jay’s Jams and Such
Blueberries are delicious enough on their own, but why would you skip the opportunity to marry them with the taste of rhubarb in this decadent and flavorful jam from Jay Jay’s Jams and Such? Sweet and tart, it’s perfect for spreading on your morning toast, dolloping on top of homemade pancakes or swirling into Greek yogurt.
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