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When it comes to giving gifts, there are cliches almost all of us are guilty of. No matter how hard we try, sometimes those old stereotypes are tricky to break. Which is why Mum tends to end up with flowers or her favourite perfume, and Dad normally unwraps something beer or gadget related.<\/p>\n
However, we at IndyBest always strive to give you some alternative, out-of-the-box ideas for gifting. We\u2019ve found gifts new parents will actually use, such as a baby sling or nest, and toys for your six-year-old that will keep their fascination for longer than a nanosecond. But we\u2019re also realists, and we know that sometimes the most obvious choice is the best. And one option that is always certain to go down a storm is chocolate.<\/p>\n
We know, you\u2019re shocked at this groundbreaking revelation, but a classic is a classic for a reason, right? And unless you\u2019re someone who is incredibly disciplined, or you actually have a legitimate, perhaps even medical reason for avoiding the stuff, we know you\u2019re sitting there licking your lips already.<\/p>\n
But have you ever actually tried googling \u201cbest chocolate gifts\u201d? If you do, you\u2019ll be met with more than 150 million results (we\u2019ll wait while you confirm we\u2019re not fibbing). The choice is overwhelming, and it feels almost impossible to know where to start. Perhaps that\u2019s why so many of us often default to that same old purple box of classics \u2013 but no more.<\/p>\n
We now present to you our list of the best chocolate gifts. Each product featured would make an excellent gift for a friend, family member, colleague or special someone, all year round. You\u2019ll find no seasonal delights here \u2013 even though we are officially in Easter egg territory. Just good ol\u2019 chocolate selections that can work for any occasion.<\/p>\n
How we tested<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve spent the better part of six weeks testing some of the best chocolate gifts around. From hampers to selection boxes, sweet trees to smash cups, and from familiar favourites to vegan options, we feel like we\u2019ve seen almost all the confectionery the world has to offer. And while it has been a total burden on our part (*sighs dramatically*), we have taste-tested each gift set to bring you our bona fide list of the best chocolate gifts to buy for any occasion. It was a sacrifice we were willing to make \u2013 you\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n
The best chocolate gifts for 2023 are: <\/p>\n
Best overall \u2013\u00a0Love Cocoa Happy Birthday luxury chocolate hamper: \u00a370, Lovecocoa.comBest luxury chocolate gift \u2013\u00a0Laderach pralines classic assorted 144 pcs per woodbox: \u00a3270, Laderach.comBest chocolate experience \u2013\u00a0Red Letter Days chocolate-making class for two people: \u00a370, Redletterdays.co.ukBest value-for-money chocolate hamper \u2013\u00a0Cadbury classic chocolate basket: \u00a335, Cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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