Here are our delicious Canadian-made food and beverage picks for the season!

'Tis the season to try new something new in your pantry. From flavoured olive oils to specialty teas to hand-crafted bonbons, there are so many beautifully crafted gourmet gifts from Canadian brands we want to share. Here's what our editors are gifting this year.

Canadian-Made Gourmet Food & Drink Gift Ideas

1. The County Bounty Artisanal Soda Co.

If you know someone (or are someone) who loves soda or is trying to cut back on alcohol right now, you need to try this women-led brand that uses only locally grown Ontario fruits to create a refreshing bubbly drink you'll never want to stop sipping. The company started with the owner's need to preserve fruits that were going to go to waste—we love a tasty innovation that tackles some of the biggest issues out there. Bonus: The County Bounty has more than 15 juicy flavours, all made with up to 50 percent less sugar than the big store name brands.

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2. Subtext Coffee Roasters

There's nothing more luxurious than a cup of hot coffee on a cold winter morning. Subtext Coffee is a Toronto-based roastery that prides itself on quality and shining a light on biodiversity and of people tending to land, craft, and community. Gift yourself or a friend a bag of freshly roasted beans over the holiday season for the best cup of coffee you'll ever have.

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3. Save Da Sea

With the rising trend of sustainable tinned fish, we're seeing a lot of vegetarian and vegan options hit the shelves too. One of our favourites is Save Da Sea, a line of plant-based seafood made with whole foods, and are still full of those healthy omega-3s we need. Try the Smoked Salmon with Dill & Capers (made from carrots) on a bagel with cream cheese and the Tuna Cashew Spread (from jackfruit) on your next salad at lunchtime.

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4. Rainbo Forest Juice

This mushroom-infused syrup will be your new go-to sweetener for coffee and salad dressings, and topping for pancakes. It's a sweet maple sap infused with mood-boosting functional mushrooms Reishi and Lion's Mane. Expect an earthy flavour with sweet notes that will replace the maple syrup in your fridge.

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5. Flourish Pancake Mix

When you need breakfast fast, these high protein pancakes from Toronto-based Flourish come to the rescue. Choose from either plant-based (and gluten-free) or whey protein mixes, and add water—that's it! We love adding fresh blueberries to the Buttermilk mix and can't wait to try the seasonal gingerbread flavour. Pro tip: You can grab a large bag at Costco, make a big batch, and freeze. When you're ready to eat, just heat in the toaster. 

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