Impressive New Tea Hits the Gift Basket Industry: Meet Tiesta Tea

Maybe its the bright packaging or the name that just catches my eye but this new brand of tea has me completely captivated.  Just the packaging alone attracts me but then, taste it and you'll quickly find that this product has an all around winning opportunity for the gift basket industry.  In addition to the tall slender tins show above, they also sell it in a free standing pillow pouch that will work perfectly in any gift basket design.  This fresh, new, hip brand is going to add value to your gift basket designs in a way you haven't experienced in a long time.

Visit them online at www.tiestatea.com.

Mille Lacs Introduces a New Look!

I'm not sure if its the look or the taste of Mille Lacs new Fudge Mint Frogs but the packaging, price point and flavor is right on point for the gift basket industry.  Available in 6 ounce box for just $2.95, this product is perfect for year round designs.

But wait, there's more!  They also have darling caramel apples, mocha cups, chocolate caramel bunnies, peanut butter bears and fudge mint penquins.  And yes, they're just as cute as the frogs.  

Available on their website at www.millelacsfoods.com and you can see them live at the National Gift Basket Convention.  www.thengbc.com.



 

10.11.2011 Torn Ranch Plum Tree

 

It's the perfect product to have around the holidays.  Torn Ranch's Ruby Red Plum Tree is an attractive gift but the best part is the taste.  These ruby red plum are absolutely delicious and your clients will rave about them!  Visit their website at www.tornranch.com.

07132011-3 Empress Chocolate Company

I received these gorgeous and perfectly sized boxes for review but after further review of their website, this isn't their best product.  Wait until you see their themed globe chocolates.  They are perfect for city themed gifts and for the amount of San Francisco themed gift baskets I make, its going to be fun!


Empress Chocolates is out of Brooklyn, NY and each truffle is individually wrapped.  Their diamond box (shown above) is perfect for gift baskets. It's got a beautiful top that will show nicely with any collection of products.



Empress Chocolate Company
http://www.empresschocolate.com/

07132011-2 Diane's Sweet Heat

These darling little jars showed up on my desk for review and I've gotta tell you, this is a party in a jar.  The Mango Habanero Jam is my favorite and size of the jar is ideal at just 5 oz for gift baskets.  I'll be using this in a variety of gift baskets including our Happy Hour, Hot & Spicy gift baskets and in May, our Cinco de Mayo gift basket.   Diane has more than just mango - she also offers blackberry, blueberry,  raspberry, strawberry  and peach.  The quality of this product from start to finish is fabulous and your customers will love it.  The only ingredients used are pure cane sugar, fruit, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, apple cider vinegar and fruit pectin. No artificial flavorings or colorings are used.





Contact Diane's Sweet Heat and get them a try!

http://dianessweetheat.com

07132011 - Wine Country Soda

It's been a long time since a product has blown me out of the water and I've got to tell you - this is such a great gift basket item.  Vignette Wine Country Soda comes in three flavors:  Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rose'.  It's non-alcoholic, bubbly and has a gorgeous bottle and label, is priced right and I can already see these in a wine gift basket.   The flavors of these sodas are so amazing that you're going to have a hard time keeping them in stock.

If you're looking for a fresh, new and exciting gift basket product, contact them and get your order in.  I'm crazy about this product and can't wait to spec them into my new designs.

Vignette

Wine Country Soda

http://www.winecountrysoda.com/home.html

06122011-1 Patrick's Sunscreen

 

If you're making summer time gift baskets, this is a great product to include.  Patrick's Sunscreen towelettes come in this small pocket pouches that slide perfectly in between products within your summer gift baskets.    They're sold in small quantities, prices perfectly and have attractive pricing perfect for our industry.   And, whats even better - the product itself is great.  I'm going to use these personally!  They smell great, aren't greasy and fit perfectly in my purse and beach bag.  Sunscreen "beyond the bottle".

www.patrickssunscreen.com