{"title":"Gifts for the Host","description":"\u003cp\u003eEleven host gifts from $118 to $245, for dinner parties, holidays and new homes: olive oil, honey, sea salt and a linen tea towel, a tinned fish tasting set, tea and Medjool dates, or a trunk built around an olive-wood serving board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose by occasion: Thanksgiving, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, New Year's Eve or a housewarming. Holiday boxes show their order-by dates on the collection pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handwritten note goes in every box, and allergens are listed on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prosperity-lunar-new-year-box","title":"The Prosperity Lunar New Year Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eArrive at the New Year visit with a gift that gets the customs right, from the red envelopes to the gold coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight gifts inside, because eight is the lucky number:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJasmine loose-leaf tea, in a tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandarin candle, 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate gold coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandied ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-foil red envelopes, set of 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed silk lucky knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten New Year card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe built the box around the mandarin candle. Mandarins are the fruit of the season: in Cantonese the word sounds like gold, and families bring them in pairs when they visit. The candle carries that bright peel scent into the room long after the fruit bowl is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the visit, fill the red envelopes with new bills. Even amounts are the custom, and the gold foil does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrapped in red and gold, never white or black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Wed, Jan 27 (Standard) or Tue, Feb 2 (Express) for delivery by Fri, Feb 5, the day before Lunar New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598901477655,"sku":"EGH-PROSP-20","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"golden-goat-lunar-new-year-trunk","title":"The Golden Goat Lunar New Year Trunk","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet the New Year table for the hosts this year: tea for two, sweets for a sweet year, and red and gold for good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight gifts inside, packed in a keepsake trunk:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOolong loose-leaf tea, in a tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of glass tea cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedjool dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistachios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaihan Saffron, 1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandarin candle, 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-foil red envelopes, set of 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten New Year card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oolong and the glass cups are the heart of the trunk. Oolong sits between green and black tea: floral, rounded and made to be steeped more than once, which suits a long visit. Clear glass lets everyone watch the leaves unfold, and the cups come as a pair, because good things come in pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pistachios are known in Mandarin as happy nuts, a favorite on the New Year sweets tray. The saffron is from our sister brand, Raihan Saffron. Grade A saffron threads from Herat, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrew the oolong just off the boil, then pour the same leaves two or three more times. Each cup tastes a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrapped in red and gold, never white or black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Wed, Jan 27 (Standard) or Tue, Feb 2 (Express) for delivery by Fri, Feb 5, the day before Lunar New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598901543191,"sku":"EGH-GOAT-21","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"iftar-hospitality-ramadan-box","title":"The Iftar Hospitality Ramadan Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eSay Ramadan Kareem with a box that helps them host iftar all month: dates to break the fast, saffron tea to linger over after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven gifts inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedjool dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfghan dried fruit and nut tin, 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaihan Saffron, 1 g, with an Afghan saffron tea card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass lantern tealight holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten Ramadan Kareem card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates come first because many families break the fast with them at sunset. The fruit and nut tin is what an Afghan host sets out with tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe saffron is the anchor, from our sister brand, Raihan Saffron. Grade A saffron threads from Herat, Afghanistan. Tested by the Saffron Quality Control Lab, Herat Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (Report 004389). The report covers our March 2026 lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe printed card shows how to brew Afghan saffron tea with the green cardamom in the box, one pot for the whole table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol-free, no gelatin. Chosen with halal-friendly ingredients in mind; check each label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Wed, Jan 27 (Standard) or Tue, Feb 2 (Express) for delivery by Fri, Feb 5, ahead of Ramadan, expected to begin Mon, Feb 8.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598901608727,"sku":"EGH-IFTAR-22","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"festival-of-lights-diwali-box","title":"The Festival of Lights Diwali Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Diwali box they can set out for guests the same evening, with a brass diya ready to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, 8 gifts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass diya set with tealights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfghan dried fruit and nut tin, 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaihan Saffron, 1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaffron-cardamom shortbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose-leaf masala chai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Shubh Deepavali\" greeting card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and gold keepsake box with tissue, ribbon and a handwritten note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe started with the brass diya because Diwali is the festival of lights. Brass catches a small flame and glows gold, and the diya can be lit again every year. Dried fruit and nuts are a classic Diwali gift, and ours are Afghan, a nod to our founder's heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe saffron is from our sister house, Raihan Saffron. Grade A saffron threads from Herat, Afghanistan. Steep a few threads in warm milk for 10 minutes for kesar doodh, or stir them into kheer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Tue, Oct 27 for Diwali delivery, or by Mon, Nov 2 with Express.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598903935255,"sku":"EGH-DIWALI-06","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"crescent-ramadan-trunk","title":"The Crescent Ramadan Trunk","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive the family that hosts iftar a trunk that sets their table for the month: dates, tea, saffron and warm light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen gifts inside, packed in a keepsake trunk:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedjool dates, large box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistachios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaihan Saffron, 2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of glass tea cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen loose-leaf tea, in a tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass lantern tealight holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOud-scented candle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted saffron and tea recipe cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten Ramadan Kareem card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anchor is 2 g of saffron from our sister brand, Raihan Saffron. Grade A saffron threads from Herat, Afghanistan. Tested by the Saffron Quality Control Lab, Herat Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (Report 004389). The report covers our March 2026 lot. Two grams goes a long way: a pinch turns a whole pot of rice gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brass lantern and the oud candle are for the table after sunset, when the guests stay late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipe cards show how to brew saffron tea and green tea for the glass cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol-free, no gelatin. Chosen with halal-friendly ingredients in mind; check each label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Wed, Jan 27 (Standard) or Tue, Feb 2 (Express) for delivery by Fri, Feb 5, ahead of Ramadan, expected to begin Mon, Feb 8.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598904033559,"sku":"EGH-CRESC-23","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"golden-diya-diwali-trunk","title":"The Golden Diya Diwali Trunk","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the family that hosts Diwali: a trunk that fills the sweets table and lights the doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the trunk, 11 gifts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedjool dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfghan dried fruit and nut tin, 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistachios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaihan Saffron, 2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass diya set with tealights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle, 8 oz, rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose-leaf masala chai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted saffron recipe cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Shubh Deepavali\" greeting card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepsake trunk with tissue, ribbon and a handwritten note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the trunk is dry fruit, the gift Diwali is known for: a 16 oz Afghan tin, Medjool dates and pistachios, enough to refill the bowl all week. The brass diya and a rose candle light the doorway. The saffron is from our sister house, Raihan Saffron. Grade A saffron threads from Herat, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteep a pinch of threads in warm milk for 10 minutes, then let the recipe cards take it from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. This one comes in our keepsake trunk. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Tue, Oct 27 for Diwali delivery, or by Mon, Nov 2 with Express.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598905409815,"sku":"EGH-GOLDENDIYA-07","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"gracious-host-gift-box","title":"The Gracious Host Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe host gift they are still using at the next dinner party, long after the flowers are gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, 7 gifts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-virgin olive oil, 250 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlaky sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinen tea towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle, 8 oz, fig and cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost greeting card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepsake box with tissue, ribbon and a handwritten note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe built it around the three things a cook reaches for at the end: olive oil to finish a plate, flaky salt to season it and honey to balance it. The linen tea towel dries glasses without leaving lint. The fig and cedar candle is for the table once the dishes are done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring it to the door, or send it ahead so it is waiting when the host starts cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Fri, Nov 13 for Thanksgiving delivery, or by Thu, Nov 19 with Express. For a housewarming, it ships in 1 to 2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598905508119,"sku":"EGH-HOST-08","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"harvest-table-hostess-trunk","title":"The Harvest Table Hostess Trunk","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the host of the big table: a trunk that sets them up for Thanksgiving and every dinner after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the trunk, 10 gifts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive-wood serving board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-virgin olive oil, 500 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged balsamic vinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiced nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaihan Saffron, 1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaffron rice recipe card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinen tea towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThanksgiving greeting card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepsake trunk with tissue, ribbon and a handwritten note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe olive-wood board is the centerpiece. Olive wood is dense, with a swirling grain, so no two boards look alike. Wipe it clean and rub in a little oil now and then, and it lasts for years. The olive oil, balsamic and honey stock the pantry for the whole season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe saffron is from our sister house, Raihan Saffron. Grade A saffron threads from Herat, Afghanistan. For the rice, steep a pinch of threads in warm water for 10 minutes, then fold it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. This one comes in our keepsake trunk. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Fri, Nov 13 for Thanksgiving delivery, or by Thu, Nov 19 with Express.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598905540887,"sku":"EGH-HARVEST-09","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"conservas-tinned-fish-box","title":"The Conservas Tinned Fish Tasting Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey open three tins, pour the olive oil, fan out the crackers and dinner turns into a tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, 6 gifts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinned fish, 3 tins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive-oil crackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-virgin olive oil, 250 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten note card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepsake box, tissue and ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConservas, fish packed in oil and sealed in tins, are a long tradition along the coasts of Spain and Portugal. We choose three tins that differ from one another, so the tasting moves from light to rich. The crackers are baked with olive oil, and the bottle of extra-virgin olive oil is for drizzling over each bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tasting card suggests an order and what to put on each cracker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Fri, Nov 13 for Thanksgiving delivery, or by Thu, Nov 19 with Express. For New Year's Eve, order by Fri, Dec 18, or by Wed, Dec 23 with Express.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598907539735,"sku":"EGH-CONSERVAS-10","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"new-home-housewarming-box","title":"The New Home Housewarming Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive their new kitchen its first good pantry: olive oil, sea salt and honey on the counter before the boxes are unpacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven gifts inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-virgin olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlaky sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle, 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinen tea towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten housewarming card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepsake gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe built the box around the extra-virgin olive oil because it is the first bottle every new kitchen needs, and the one they will notice when it runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe linen tea towel dries glasses without lint and gets softer with every wash. The candle is for the first evening, when the lamps are still in boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd your message when you order, up to 200 characters, and we write it by hand on the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst-night supper, no pots required: warm bread, a pour of olive oil, a pinch of flaky salt and a little honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips in 1 to 2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598908031255,"sku":"EGH-HOME-31","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"zero-proof-bar-box","title":"The Zero-Proof Bar Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the host who wants every guest, drinking or not, holding a real cocktail at midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, 6 gifts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-alcoholic spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCocktail syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted cocktail recipe cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepsake box with tissue, ribbon and a handwritten note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the box is a non-alcoholic spirit made for mixing, the base that gives a zero-proof drink its backbone. The citrus shrub, a drinking vinegar made with fruit, adds the sour edge a good cocktail needs. The syrup brings sweetness, and the jigger keeps every pour measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipe cards give the measures for each drink, so the first round is right on the first try. Shake with ice, strain and serve in whatever glasses the host already owns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery box includes a handwritten note, a keepsake box, tissue and ribbon. Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by Fri, Dec 18 for New Year's Eve delivery, or by Wed, Dec 23 with Express.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Gift House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598913732887,"sku":"EGH-ZEROPROOF-19","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/exclusivegifthouse.com\/collections\/gifts-for-the-host.oembed","provider":"Exclusive Gift House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}