Chinese New Year 2022 is nearly upon us, and with many individuals across the nation set to celebrate, this year festivities will be as merry as the previous years! Chinese New Year points to the beginning of the new year as per the customary Chinese lunar schedule. Also called the lunar new year or the Spring Celebration, this year marks the year of the Water-Tiger.
The Lunar New Year is a time for a reunion with loved ones, sharing prosperity and seeking blessings. If you are not planning to dine out this year, we have curated the best Chinese New Year hampers to gift your loved ones.
1. Raffles Jakarta
Welcome the Year of the Tiger with Raffles Jakarta, delight colleagues & friends with Exclusive Prosperity Hampers and celebrate the Spring festivities with your family and loved ones. Raffles To Go is back with a special Chinese New Year Menu featuring Classic Roasted Duck served with Pancakes if you prefer to dine at home. Raffles Jakarta also offers Prosperity Hampers that will include traditional style nian gao, Raffles traditional cookies, Raffles homemade kaya jam, orange and chocolate truffles, Raffles house blend tea.
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2. Exquise Pattisserie
French artisan bakery and cafe Exquise Patisserie invites guests to celebrate the little pleasures in life, especially for this auspicious Chinese New Year. Helmed by Executive Chef Pastry Devi Octavia, Exquise Patisserie has prepared a special cake for this Chinese New Year. The Adeline Chinese New Year cake is a unique chocolate cake layered with orange frosting and orange glaze. At the same time, their collection of Hampers consists of 6 different types filled with many delicacies such as Orange Biscotti Cookies, Cacahuete Tuile Cookies, Mixed Sesame Cookies, Gourmet Tea and their Lapis Original cake.
3. Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue
Enjoy the festive festivities to celebrate Chinese New Year 2022. Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue offers a wide variety of Chinese and International cuisines, highlighting the traditional specialities of Chinese New Year. Share the happiness and prosperity by giving exclusive hampers to the people surrounding you. Staring from IDR 488,000++ per box, the Chinese New Year Hampers includes premium selection such as Gold Koi Rice Cake Fish Doll, Maltose Sesame Cashew Nuts, and Tiger Year Almond Cookies.
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4. Oma Elly
Helmed by chef Andry Susanto, Oma Elly serves authentic Italian food that has been passed down from generation to generation. For this Chinese New Year celebration, Oma Elly will bring their Signature Tiramisu and Lasagna, along with an Orange Cake special only for the Chinese New Year. The Orange cake is made from mandarin orange mousse, with white chocolate and crunch crust. Other hampers selections you can choose from including their Lamb Rack Hamper, Whole cakes selection or Gelato Gift box, which consists of a trio of your choice of Oma Elly gelato.
5. Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Wish your friends and partners a healthy and prosperous Year of the Tiger with the special Chinese New Year Hampers filled with premium delights from Li Feng. With elegant and stylish design, the hampers include Homemade Chinese Cookies, Java Forest Honey, Spicy Cashew Nut, Li Feng Tea and The Exclusive Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta’s Gold Envelope and Customizable Luggage Tag.
On top of the sweet treats, Li Feng’s Treasure Tea will also be the ideal accompaniment to a joyous home celebration. This signature tea collection presents three coveted varieties, including Jasmine Tea – subtly sweet and highly fragrant – refreshing on the palate with light floral notes and subtle fruity hint aftertaste.
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6. TWG Tea
Embark on a bold and prosperous adventure with TWG Tea’s Tiger Hill Tea to welcome a roaring Year of the Tiger. An iconic symbol of strength, bravery and beauty, the Tiger Hill Tea is a majestic blend of black teas and Darjeeling first flush teas from the celebrated Himalayan mountains. For the Pu-Erh tea lovers, Yunnan Pu Erh Tea Brick and Emperor Pu Erh from the Haute Couture Tea Collection would be the perfect Chinese New Year gifts. Recognised for their medicinal qualities, both are matured teas that yield a strong and earthy fragrance and a warm terroir tastier.
Read More: Celebrate A Roaring New Year with TWG Tea
7. Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta
Giving hampers is the ideal art of giving for those special ones in your life to show them you care. Shangri-La Jakarta has prepared a wide selection of Chinese New Year hampers packed perfectly with the finest ingredients and tastiest joys. The hampers come in five (5) finely wrapped designs available in various sizes, such as the Lotus, Rose, Carnation, Lily, and Peony. These superlative hampers feature decadent treats from sweet to savoury delicacies such as Pineapple Tart Cookies, Almond Cookies, Smiley Cookies, Chocolate Praline, assorted Chinese Candy, fresh Mandarin Orange, Nian Gao, Egg Nuts, Pistachio Nuts, home-made XO Sauce and the hampers are also equipped with a selection of beverages ranging from Sparkling Wine, Red Wine, and Sparkling Juice. These special hampers are available to order from JIA Restaurant, and prices start at IDR 788,000+.
Read more: Shangri-La Jakarta Welcome Guests to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
8. DORÉ by LeTAO
Famous for their soft, delicate Fromage cake, DORÉ by LeTAO is renowned for its excellence in crafting quality cakes and desserts. For this Chinese New Year, DORÉ by LeTAO offers special edition cakes and cookies that are in line with the year of the Water-Tiger. The signature Fromage cake releases a special flavour of a blend of orange and chocolate, D’orange au Chocolate. For this Chinese New Year and other Chinese New Year, others include a Cheese Nastar Poundcake, Pineapple Crumble Poundcake, and special pastries such as Orange Thumbprint and Nastar Cheese Cookies, Black Sesame Cookies, Peanut Cookies, and Mixed Nuts.
9. Four Seasons Jakarta
With a selection of luxurious hampers, celebration cakes and hand-crafted cocktails from the expert craftspeople of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, this year’s celebration promises to be a feast for the senses. You can choose from two uber-luxurious options, The Prosperity Hamper (IDR 1,388,000++) and the Fortune Hamper (IDR 2,088,000++). Find delicious goodies such as premium cookies, fine teas, La Patisserie signature bonbons and chocolate bars, and Four Seasons angpao envelopes, along with other indulgent treats. Discover two superbly crafted cakes, The Lunar Lotus Flower Cake made from vanilla cream cheese mousse, black sesame praline and sponge, white lotus and yuzu curd. While The traditional Lapis Legit Cake is elevated to another level, topped with edible 24K gold leaf and packaged in the distinctive La Patisserie cake box.
Read more: Roar Into The Year of The Water Tiger at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta