Six gifts from Suffolk to share with loved ones this Christmas

Many of us have friends and family spread across the UK or even around the globe, so why not show your pride in Suffolk by giving them a gift from the county?

With Christmas fast approaching, we’re here to help make your holiday shopping a bit easier with six gifts that can only be found in Suffolk.

From a spirit made from sugar beets to cranberry sauce, check out our list below to see how you can shop local and support some of the top businesses in the region.

Pump Street Chocolate

Caramelized hazelnuts, gingerbread chocolate and even a dozen mince pies — Pump Street Chocolate in Orford has everything you need to delight the sweet tooth in your family.

Recently crowned Best in Suffolk at the National Bakery Awards, this family-run bakery offers a delicious way to show your pride in the county.

From chocolate gift box collections to other indulgent treats, there is plenty to choose from and you can discover more by clicking here.

Butterworth and Son coffee

A fresh bag of coffee is a festive favourite for many and each morning brew will remind the recipient of your gift.

Butterworth and Son, a coffee roaster based in Boldero Road, Bury St Edmunds, offers an extensive selection of blends from around the world and they also offer taster packs for those wishing to start their journey in to speciality coffee.

Make your coffee-obsessed friend’s Christmas extra special by clicking here and ordering their present.

Alder Tree ice cream

For the foodies in your life, serving up some Suffolk-made Alder Tree ice cream after your Christmas roast is sure to be a hit with any holiday guests.

Based in Creeting St Mary, near Needham Market, the award-winning business was recognised by The Times as one of the best in Britain for using the freshest local produce.

While you can’t order their tubs online, you can find a full list of stockists on their website which includes The Cook Shop in Bury, the Food Museum in Stowmarket and Hollow Trees Farm Shop in Hadleigh.

Humber Doucy beers

We all know someone who will be enjoying a drink or two on the big day, but how about some bottles of craft beer brewed in Bacton, near Stowmarket?

Humber Doucy Brew Co, with even its name inspired by a road in Ipswich, is a family-run business set on championing the county with all its beers brewed in the Suffolk countryside.

Click here to view the website and see what beers are on offer — there’s even a gift pack that comes with a glass.

Stokes sauces

While sauces might seem like an unusual Christmas gift, Stokes Sauces has curated collections perfect for the season.

Founded in Rendlesham in 2004, the company’s Roast Dinner Collection features horseradish, cranberry sauce and apple sauce, while the Cheeseboard Collection includes a variety of relishes, jams and marmalades.

For a unique and flavourful gift this year, explore their bundles and collections by clicking here.

Alkemy sugar beet spirit

Nothing quite says ‘Bury St Edmunds’ like the humble sugar beet — so we are sure that a multi-award winning spirit made from the stuff would be a welcome addition under any Christmas tree this year.

Alkemy Distillery, founded by brothers Will and Rob Tapster in November 2022, is made in the same way as rum, but uses sugar beet molasses instead of sugar cane, making it the only UK-grown rum in the world.

If you would like to buy a bottle and share the unique taste of Alkemy with your friends, click here to view the website.

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