9 Best Food Advent Calendars to Order Now
If you absolutely lived for the moment it was time to open up your advent calendar each night during the holiday season, you're not alone. I remember carefully peeling open the flaps of my calendar each night before brushing my teeth and pulling out a tiny chocolate to enjoy. Or building another part of the Lego set with my brothers after opening a small box each night—knowing that Santa is pretty much always in number 24.
The advent calendar doors hid tiny treats that added to the magical anticipation of Christmas. And now there are so many delicious ways to countdown to Christmas. Filled with different coffees and teas, jam, and even wine, here are the best food advent calendars to get your hands on before Dec. 1 rolls around. Plus, when you're planning for the big day, check out Our 50 Best Christmas Recipes.
Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar
If you're looking for a classic chocolate treat like the advent calendars of your youth, this particular calendar will satisfy that craving—with a slight upgrade, of course. Swoon over 24 different luxury gourmet chocolates from a company known for selling unique, tasty flavors, such as "Donuts & Coffee" and "California Dreaming Brownie."
Chrismukkah Wine Collection
If you're exactly great at keeping up with your advent calendar but love the idea of ending each night with a tasty glass of wine, this collection pack is for you. Usual Wines is offering a collection of 20 different kinds of single-serve wines and spritzes to sip on this holiday, all made with no added sugars or added flavoring.
Pukka Herbs Advent Calendar
If you'd rather steep a cup of tea at night instead of pouring a glass of wine, this advent calendar is the perfect way to end your day. Pukka Herbs offers 24 different kinds of signature teas—from matcha to chamomile and even sleepy time tea. Whether you need a pick-me-up cup or tea to put you to sleep, this advent calendar has it all.
Bonne Maman Advent Calendar
Get your favorite loaf of bread ready because this advent calendar is about to be the answer to all of your jam-eating prayers. With 23 different kinds of jam and one honey to top it all off, each Bonne Maman jam is served in a mini jar that will allow you to indulge in all kinds of delicious jammy flavors this holiday season.
Bean Box: 12 Mornings of Coffee
Brew yourself a tasty cup of coffee during the 12 days of Christmas with Bean Box's exclusive collection of twelve different, limited-edition 2022 Holiday Blends. Each coffee is curated from top specialty coffee roasters around the country and makes enough coffee to serve up to four to six steaming cups. While it isn't exactly an advent calendar per se, these Bean Box coffees will certainly get you in the holiday spirit with tasting notes such as roasted chestnut or spicy gingerbread.
Le Comptoir Colonial Spice Advent Calendar
This advent calendar is perfect for the chef who is always up for a cooking challenge. Open each day to discover a new spice, and find a new clever way to cook that spice up in the kitchen! You'll surely be eating tasty, creative meals with all of those new spices this holiday season.
Oliviers & Co Advent Calendar
Looking to step up your cooking game even further? Oliviers & Co has got you covered. Designed to look like a cupboard, this advent calendar includes 24 doors that unlock a gourmet selection of cabinet items, including olive oils, vinegars, condiments, truffles, and salts. Pistachio pesto, anyone?
Sugarfina Advent Calendar
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this selection of European-sourced treats. From cookies and chocolates to fruit-flavored gummies, Sugarfina's Advent Calendar is loaded with sugary surprises, with each envelope featuring four fun confections.
In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar
Sip your way around the world with In Good Taste's Wine Advent Calendar, which includes 24 mini bottles of wine that have been sourced from the U.S., France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and South Africa. Along with the wine, you'll also receive a daily email that will include tasting notes, suggested food pairings, and other wine insights.
A version of this story was originally published in October 2022. It has been updated to include new information.