Delight someone special with a hot cocoa gift basket from Harry & David. When it comes to gourmet hot chocolate, we’re the experts. When the weather outside is chilly, there is nothing quite like a mug of steaming hot cocoa. That’s what makes a hot chocolate gift basket or a hot chocolate set such a popular gift. Those who love extremely good chocolate appreciate the finer aspects of gourmet hot cocoa—how simple, smooth, rich, and delicious it is. The instructions for preparing it are always easy to follow for little ones, and mixing up a fresh, creamy mug is rewarding for chocolate lovers of all ages.

Hot chocolate gifts have become increasingly popular over the years, with interest in hot chocolate gift baskets in particular beginning to rise at the end of September, continuing to rise through the holidays, and extending right into spring. Serving cocoa to guests is a warm and indulgent gesture, and sipping a mug of cocoa quietly in the morning before heading out is pure bliss. It’s little moments like these that add up to a lifetime well lived. Sending a friend or loved one a hot cocoa gift set is a way to let them know you care. And perhaps, if your friend is far away, sending gourmet hot chocolate is a way of saying you wish you could be there sipping along with them.