10 Delicious Alternative Edible Calendars For 2020
With the countdown to Christmas on the horizon, the countdown to the countdown is also on - yes, we mean we are counting down the days until we can break open that door on the very first day and see what delicious delights lurk behind. But - you know us here at Consommé, the standard chocolate just won’t do - especially this year. 2020 has been a difficult year to say the least, so we wanted to make each day of December just a little bit brighter (and tastier) so we have hunted down the most amazing (and delicious) Christmas Advent Calendars for 2020 that combine all the things we love best. We have found a range perfect for all ages, likes and budgets and we know you won’t be disappointed. From the best-loved confection brand - Haribo, through to boozy flavoured popcorn and even 90’s cereal inspired beer, each day you will be welcomed with an unusual treat that will be sure to put a smile on your face - just try not to open them all at once, like we have (oops).
Bird&Blend and Frenchie Frenchie Dog Cafê
Dog Tea & Biscuit Advent Calendar - Bird & Blend
Fancy one for you and one for your furry pal? Yes pleas!. This unique advent calendar not only gives you a treat for 12 delightful days but also includes a treat for your four-legged best friend. Behind each ‘human’ door you will find a delicious festive flavour of tea including: Salted Caramel Lebkuchen, Gingerbread Chai, Peppermint Cream, Mulled Cider and Panettone and behind each ‘doggy’ door you will find either a Bacon or Coconut Flavoured Paw made by the (p)awesome Frenchie Frenchie Dog Cafe, in Mansfield, who create all natural, veggie-friendly hand-crafted treats and have collaborated with Bird&Blend on this UK’s first ever Human&Doggo Calendar. And if that wasn’t already so adorable you feel like your heart is going to explode out your chest, just wait till day 12 - where your fur-baby gets to lap up their own dog-friendly tea as you enjoy a delicious human-made gingerbread biccie. So grab your favourite mug, your best-loved pup and share a little ‘us’ time this Christmas.
£25 from Bird & Blend
waterdrop®
3 Different Sizes - Countless Surprises - waterdrop®
waterdrop® encapsulates everything about the modern wellness world that we love and need - a small micro drink that is packed with real fruit and plant extracts, enriched with vitamins and created in order to help reduce plastic waste and save us time - but does so, all while tasting utterly amazing! And this year, you can get your hands on countless surprises with their 3 unique sizes all in collaboration with world-renowned design bureau based in Vienna - Atelier Karasinsk. Each one includes a mixture of micro drinks to keep you happy, healthy and hydrated during the Christmas season, with extra goodies added as you move up the chain. The Medium Kit includes over £100 worth of goodies including 7 brand-new accessories and a limited-edition bottle and the Larger Kit has a bonus door, exclusive products such as Limited Bags, Christmas Balls, Carry Kit Tins, Candles and so much more and, of course - all of your favourite flavours!
Small - £17.90, Medium - £79.90, Large - £129.90 all available from waterdrop®
Haribo
Haribo Advent Calendar
Bringing a little bit of sweetness into the festive season, and sticking to their true ethos, Haribo has created their deliciously sweet-filled calendar packed to the rims of their doors with all of your best-loved favourites perfect for kids and adults alike. Behind the 24 doors you will find a selection of Haribo classics and some new merry-mixed treats too. Ranging from Haribo Goldbears and Moam Pinballs through to Tropifruitti, Christmas Mixes, Super Sour Winterland Minis and so much more. Each mini bag contains around 4-6 sweets and is the perfect start to any winter’s morning or savoured after a long-day in the cold.
£11.89 from Amazon
Little Moons
A Very Mochi Christmas - Little Moons
Introducing a World’s-First here on Consommé with the first ever Mochi Advent Calendar that is served as cold as the winter’s nights but melts on the tongue like the first snowflake of the season. Little Moons, well renowned for their creations of the delicious Japanese ice-cream dessert - mochi - a carefully crafted deliciously-silky-smooth artisan gelato wrapped in a layer of soft and delicate mochi dough - have created a frozen festive treat for December. Stored in the freezer - each day you can be greeted with a delicious mochi in four irresistible flavours: Vegan Tropical, Vegan Chocolate, Candied Pistachio and Coconut. The Tropical which comprises of passionfruit and mango is the perfect little me moment that transports you to somwhere just as tropical as it tastes. We can’t think of anything better to look forward to each day!
£40, available to purchase from Selfridges and Westfield Shepherds Bush.
Cambridge Distillery
The Cambridge Distillery Tasting Set - Cambridge Distillery
You will definitely get merry with this 12 day gin advent calendar from luxury gin brand, Cambridge Distillery, which are known for pushing the boundaries in the spirit world, and they have truly created something pretty special for this year’s gin fans. Every day contains a curated selected 5cl gin to warm you from the inside out and created using only the freshest of botanicals. You can really taste the distinctive difference in their smooth spirits through their use of ground-breaking distillation methods, which are best served in the Limited Edition Cambridge Distillery Gin Glass that accompanies the calendar. Flavours include our favourites: A Lemon Verbena Gin, the Breakfast Gin (which combines Lady Grey and Marmalade for a true tongue tantalising taste) and the umami filled Truffle Gin. Best served using the recommendations given by Cambridge Distillery each day.
£99.99 from Cambridge Distillery
Joe & Seph’s
Tipsy Popcorn Advent Calendar - Joe & Seph’s
Start Christmas a little early with these boozy filled explosions that contains 12 unique flavours in all your best loved cocktail concoctions. Containing two of each flavour, this 24 door calendar from family run business Joe & Seph’s has brought a little flavour of the North Pole to our own homes - if Santa liked a tipple every day, that is of course. Each perfectly popped popcorn package is delicately flavoured with flavours (and a minimum of 5% real alcohol) such as Caramel Macchiato and Whisky, Festive Filled Eggnog, best loved classics Espresso Martini, Gin and Tonic and Pina Colada and even a Prosecco popcorn to get you in the Christmas ‘spirit’ every day.
£25 from Joe & Seph’s
Seven Bro7hers
Beer Advent Calendar - Seven Bro7hers
We are certainly going to have hoppy holidays with the introduction of Seven Bro7hers Beer Advent Calendar which has everything you need for the ultimate count-down. This first ever calendar is made up of 24 beers from a combination of the companies infamous core range including ‘family core’ favourites such as the Easy IPA, the Juicy IPA and the Amber Lager, include host fan favourites such as the Watermelon Wheat Beer and the Honeycomb Pale Ale as well as an extra special treat with mystery beers and even includes the addition of Seven Bro7hers sustainability project with Kellogg’s with their up cycled beer. Yes, you heard that right - beer made from cereal - and they are as delightful as they sound. The Cast Off Pale made from Rice Krispies (and our absolute favourite - certain to make you crackle and pop, but hopefully not snap - is joined by a ‘Throw Away IPA’ made from Corn Flakes and a Coco Pops ‘Sling it Stout’. Cans range from 330 and 440ml and is the perfect treat for any craft beer lover. Our love for the creative flavours and nostalgia makes Seven Bro7hers go straight to the top of our Nice list this year!
£60 from Seven Bro7hers
Chococo
Milk Chocolate Advent Shaped Tube - Chococo
We couldn’t do an advent feature and not include at least one chocolate brand, but we wanted to find something extra special to fill that elusive seat and we believe we have found the perfect contender. Chococo are known for being proudly handcrafted in Dorset and their range always delivers, and that’s no exception for their Milk Chocolate Festive Shaped Treats that come in a completely plastic free and recyclable packaging making it the perfect gift that tastes just as good as the good its doing for the planet. We have actually kept the tube to top up with extra delicious treats throughout the year and suggest you do the same! Especially when Chococo have an incredible range of chocolates that will make any month as special as December. This small sleek tube, which takes up less than half the space of a traditional calendar is not just perfect for the eco-conscious but is also a great gift for every age and super affordable for the quality inside.
£9.50 from Chococo.
Walker’s Shortbread
Walker’s Shortbread Advent Calendar
New for 2020, Walker’s, the deliciously buttery shortbread makers have created a sleek new calendar that contains three of their best-loved range: Pure Butter Shortbread Fingers, Pure Butter Shortbread Rounds and Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbreads which are individually wrapped to keep them super fresh and making them the perfect treat to wake up to on the lead up to the big day. This limited-edition and exclusive calendar is the perfect treat for any biscuit fans or lovers of great quality treats. Enjoy that melt-in-the-mouth shortbread as a delicious breakfast treat or save for the evening with a warming cup of tea - we will leave the dunking choices up to you!
£14.99 from Walkers Shortbread
Barratt
Barratt’s Bestselling Advent Calendar - Barratt’s at B&M
Bring back your childhood nostalgia each day on the lead up to the big day with this special calendar from the creators at Barratt’s sweets which is exclusively sold at B&M. The delightfully fun design reveals a hidden surprise behind each door of our best-loved retro sweets including Fruit Salads, Black Jacks, Wham Bars, Refreshers and so many more - the perfect gift for any sweet fan who loves a bit of a throwback, or an introduction to the world of sweets gone past to a new generation. This calendar is the perfect gift for any age - meaning generations of families can enjoy Britain’s best-loved sweets together this year. Now that’s something we can all get behind!
£4 from B&M