CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Chocolate as a Christmas Gift: 10 Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Dark chocolate made in Austria from Colombian fine-flavour cacao – vegan, fair and with a story worth sharing.
Shop Gift BoxesEvery December the same question comes back: what do you give the people who already have everything? Chocolate is the safe answer – but it does not have to be the boring one. A bar of fine dark chocolate with a real story says much more than a box of supermarket pralines.
At Lök we make dark chocolate in Austria from Colombian fine-flavour cacao. It comes from 1,300 farming families who now grow legal cacao instead of crops for the illegal drug trade. Every bar you give is a treat for the person who opens it – and a livelihood for the family who grew it.
Why Lök chocolate makes a special gift
- Colombian fine-flavour cacao, crafted in Austria
- Many vegan, sugar-free or honey-sweetened options
- Long shelf life and easy to ship
- Every bar supports 1,300 cacao-farming families
10 Chocolate Gift Ideas
1. For the curious taster: 8 mini bars
Some people cannot pick one flavour. The gift box with eight 35 g bars lets them try eight varieties, from intense to smooth – perfect for sharing at the Christmas table.
See the 8-bar gift box →2. For the connoisseur: the trio of large bars
Know exactly what they like? Choose three full-size 85 g bars and match the gift to their taste.
See the 3-bar gift box →3. For the purist: 100% cacao
No sugar, no milk, nothing added – just pure fine-flavour cacao. A bold gift for people who drink their coffee black and love strong flavours.
See 100% dark chocolate →4. For anyone watching their sugar
Christmas is hard when you have to watch your sugar. Our chocolate for diabetics, including stevia-sweetened bars, means nobody has to miss out.
See chocolate for diabetics →5. For the natural-food lover: chocolate with honey
72%, 87% or 91% cacao, sweetened with Colombian bee honey instead of refined sugar. The honey gives a rounder flavour and a softer melt.
See chocolate with honey →6. For the snack fan: nuts and fruit
Crunchy, colourful and festive: 70% dark chocolate with pistachios, almonds and peanuts – or with cranberries and pistachios. Perfect next to the cookie plate.
See chocolate with nuts →7. For the home baker: a cooking kit
Christmas baking season is the perfect moment for a chocolate cooking kit. Add a handwritten recipe card and it becomes an afternoon together in the kitchen.
See cooking kits →8. For the hot chocolate lover
After a winter walk or a visit to the Christmas market, nothing beats real Colombian-style hot chocolate. Pair it with a nice mug for a cosy gift.
See chocolate for drinks →9. For the vegan in the family
Most of our dark bars are vegan, such as the 60% and the 85%. An easy choice when you are not sure about dietary needs.
See 85% dark chocolate →10. For clients and colleagues
Fine chocolate with a social-impact story fits well with company values. We deliver larger orders to businesses in Austria, Germany and across Europe.
Ask about corporate gifts →How to Choose the Right Chocolate Gift
| Recipient | Cacao % | Our pick |
|---|---|---|
| Prefers it smooth | 60–72% | 60% dark or 70% with nuts |
| Loves intense flavours | 85–100% | 85% or 100% cacao |
| Watches their sugar | varies | Stevia chocolate or 100% cacao |
| Wants to try everything | mixed | Gift box with 8 mini bars |
Learn more in our guide to understanding cacao percentage.
Order in Time for Christmas
Delivery in about 3 working days, free shipping from €50.
Delivery in 5–7 working days, free shipping from €85.
Order in early December, before the Christmas rush at the post office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is dark chocolate a good Christmas gift?
Yes. It keeps for months, suits most diets and feels more personal than generic sweets – especially when it comes with a story.
How should I store chocolate gifts?
Keep it cool and dry at 15–18 °C, away from sunlight and strong smells. Avoid the fridge: moisture can cause a white bloom on the surface.
Do you ship chocolate to Germany?
Yes. We ship to Germany and across Europe in 5–7 working days, with free shipping from €85.
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