A delightful medley
Handcrafted protein bars, Belgian chocolates in a colourful box, a pack of diamond cookies, oatmeal raisin ones, chocolate biscotti cookies, and a brownie jar loaded with Belgian chocolate brownies dunked in indulgent hot chocolate makes up the Duchess delight, the most-loved festive hamper from Duchess Pastry. A start-up that began as a dream and took form in Coimbatore on August 15, is adding a healthy and creamy twist to festive gifting. Their Deepavali hampers are a medley of cakes, chocolates, granola bars, and nutri bites bundled into a compact pack that feels like a mini version of their pastry collection.
Their Deepavali hampers are a medley of cakes, chocolates, granola bars, and nutri bites
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“We started planning our Deepavali hampers back in August,” shares Tharani, the creative mind behind the recipes. “There were numerous discussions with our marketing team and customers. We were meticulous in curating hampers that would be well-received and reflect what Duchess Pastry stands for.”
For Tharani, it’s all about enjoying tasty delights while staying healthy. This gave rise to their granola bars and nutri bites — made with wheat, nuts, and ragi. Among their fast-moving snacks, nutri bites stand out not just for their flavour, but for the care behind them. The proprietor and her chef record the micronutrients of every element, crafting recipes that are diabetic-friendly, lactose-intolerant-friendly, and safe for kids, too. As she states, “We don’t just bake our desserts. We craft them. Each pastry has its own story.”
The Duchess team
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During the festive season, their granola bars are shaped like ladoos — a sweet nod to our traditional treats. Even the chocolates are wrapped in bright wrappers with images of crackers, and each hamper carries a festive note to help customers feel connected to their roots. It’s a thoughtful blend of health, tradition, and celebration.
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Where every cookie tells a story
If your idea of festive gifting leans toward a crunchy treat, then Krumble Cookies has it covered. Deepika, the founder, has brought New York-style cookies to Coimbatore. What began as a hobby in her kitchen during the lockdown has now grown into a cloud kitchen offering 24 flavours of crunchy, delicious cookies that include Germany’s famous black forest and Smoky chocolate from Mexico. There’s a delightful line up to choose from her Deepavali gift hampers.
Deepika from Krumble Cookies
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While cherry kraken, a 113-gram cookie inspired from Germany’s contribution to the dessert world, the black forest made with maraschino cherries and layers of chocolatey goodness, is a combination of cherries and chocolate, Better Than Love is a decadent take on the epic chocolate chip cookie. It is soft-bellied, has caramel-crisp-edges filled with chocolate and a slight hint of coffee.
There is also The Millionaire made with white chocolate, macadamia and salted caramel. The Floor is Lava is a cookie filled with a molten lava of nutella, milk chocolate chips and roasted hazelnuts. Other delights named Killer Velvet is a coming together of sweet white chocolate and the slight bitterness of cocoa powder and Hawt Curry, an Indian-Mexican duo of spice and dulce de leche.
There is queen pistachio made with intense dark chocolate chunks, roasted pistachios and filled with creamy white chocolate and pistachio creme
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There is also a set of mini cookies. There is queen pistachio made with intense dark chocolate chunks, roasted pistachios and filled with creamy white chocolate and pistachio creme; Midnight in Paris for triple chocolate lovers.
Krumble stays true to their values by baking in small batches. The cookies come in two sizes — the big, chunky ones at 113 grams and the mini bites at 57 grams.
“I love chocolates,” shares Deepika. “When I did my undergrad and master’s abroad, I had the chance to taste and explore so many kinds of desserts. That’s when I realised there aren’t many pastry places that focus on cookies. Seeing that gap in the market, I knew I wanted to start Krumble.”
When asked whether cookies can truly be a Deepavali gifting option, Deepika responds: “The Deepavali tradition is basically about sharing rich sweets and nuts. Now, staying with the trend, people like to explore a variety of gifting options — and we want to offer them these crunchy delights, filled with nuts and made with quality ingredients.”
“We’re even planning to combine gelato and cookies in the near future, so people can enjoy a fusion-style celebration — something new, yet rooted in the joy of indulgence,” she adds.
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All for a healthy glow
Deepavali is also a time for some thoughtful self-care gifts. Whether it’s a soothing balm, a nourishing oil, or a skincare ritual wrapped with love, these gifts speak of care that goes beyond the surface.
Juicy Chemistry has gifts that nourish, heal, and honour the planet. Founded in 2014, the brand has spent over a decade crafting organic and natural skincare rooted in science. “Organic isn’t just a marketing term for us — it’s about understanding the potency of ingredients and ensuring they reach you through our unique manufacturing processes,” says co-founder and CEO Pritesh Asher.
Their collaboration with Sirohi celebrates conscious luxury, blending certified-organic skincare with artisan design.
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This festive season, their collaboration with Sirohi celebrates conscious luxury, blending certified-organic skincare with artisan design. The hamper is a gesture of gratitude for helping the brand grow, glow, and go further than imagined.
Every item is curated with intention, making sure your festive gifting is kind to both your loved ones and the earth. In a season of light, these hampers remind us that true radiance begins with care — from within and all around
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Chocolates, crafted with care
At Chocko Choza, Deepavali is all about chocolates. Every year, the team at the resto-cafe, that recently opened a new outlet at Race Course, whips up a range of hampers picking from the best of premium chocolates that they are known for.
This year, according to P Dhivya, the co-founder, they have put their best-sellers and signature products together as The Master Piece. Priced at ₹3650, this hamper includes an eight-piece box of artisan chocolates, nutty biscotti, brownie cubes, almond cookies, a jar of delicate meringues, and an eight-piece New York cheesecake. “We’ve also ensured that hampers are available across various price ranges,“ she explains.
The Signature Box is yet another interesting offering, points out Dhivya. The festive box comprises a pack of eight cupcakes, their signature four-piece couverture truffle, a pack of almond cookies, and crunchy nutty biscotti — a mix of rich and light delights.
Among their highlights is the couverture chocolate truffle hamper
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For those looking for something light and healthy, there is spinach cookies (₹185) made with organic multigrain flour and butter, blended with organic spinach; and nutty biscotti (₹195) that consists of organic whole wheat, a medley of nuts, organic jaggery, ragi, and butter.
Among their other highlights, is the couverture chocolate truffle hamper that consists of handcrafted truffles using milk, dark, white and ruby couverture chocolates. Flavours include tea, ginger, lemon, white, orange, cardamom, and ruby honey. Then there is the artisan chocolate hamper that has chocolates in flavours of almond Rocher, Madras chilli, stormies, choco chewy, caramel, and dulce de leche.
The pure Belgian bliss hamper comes in packs of 15, 12, eight, and four. This is Chocko Choza’s signature assortment in orange, almond praline, raspberry, dark bliss, salted caramel, honey and raisin flavours. They also have a cheese cake hamper with cakes made in true New York style. There is raspberry, chocolate, salted almond, and apricot flavours to choose from.
To order, call or WhatsApp 8220400100, visit chockochoza.com. Located at 10, West Club Road, Race Course, Gopalapuram
(With inputs from K Jeshi and Akila Kannadasan)
