Support Charlotte businesses with this 2023 holiday guide to local gifts – Charlotte Observer

If you’re looking to keep your holiday gifts local this year, you’re in luck. There’s a wide variety of small businesses in Charlotte with something for everyone on your list.

You can pick up gifts for your favorite foodie, coffee and tea lovers, presents such as apparel and more — and you can support hometown business ventures at the same time.

Check out these 2023 holiday gift ideas, available in a variety of price points to help you stay in budget:

Charlotte apparel from 704 Shop

Location: STE 140, 4756, 1616 Camden Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203 and online

Cost: $45 or $125

Can you get any more Charlotte than Charlotte-centric clothing from 704 Shop? Take a look at the “Purrrfect” 704 Longsleeve Tee or the Shop Process Charlotte Throwback Hoodie. Both are unisex — a bonus.

Bath products from Curio, Craft & Conjure

Location: 3204 North Davidson St., Suite C and online

Cost: $14

For the person in your life who could use a little relaxation, check out Curio, Craft & Conjure’s herbal bath teas. They’re certified organic, and there’s enough to take two or three baths. Other bath and body options are available online, as well.

Charcuterie box from Sun Raised Foods

Location: 20035 Jetton Rd Suite D, Cornelius, N.C. 28031 and online

Cost: $39-$145

Options for a local treat from Sun Raised Foods range from The Mini Local Charcuterie Box, with a chub of Finocchiona Lamb Salami, a local cheese and Cloister Honey to the Sun Riased Signature Box, complete with a chub of Finocchiona Lamb Salami, one of Sweet Soppressata Lamb Salami, two cheeses, Garnet Gals Jelly, Crackers form The Accidental Baker and Henaff Pork Liver Confit.

Cooking class at Santhoshi’s Kitchen

Location: 1182 Stone Crest Blvd, Suite 106, Tega Cay SC 29708

Cost: $70

Give a gift that will keep on giving throughout the year, such as a cooking class at Santhoshi’s Kitchen. The Charlotte-area chef focuses on Indian cuisine, but also offers classes with Chinese, Thai and Mexican dishes, as well. Gift certificates are available, as well.

Pure Intentions Coffee

Location: 2215 N. Tryon Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28206, Harris Teeter locations or online

Cost: $14.99

Pure Intentions sells wholesale coffee but also offers retail sales online, so you can still pick some up for the coffee newbies and aficionados in your life. Pick up the Holiday Edition blend, which carries hints of cinnamon, apple spice and gingerbread.

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Tea from Five Goddess Farm Apothecary + Tea Room

Location: 1419 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204 or online

Cost: $30

Upgrade your friend or family member’s grocery store tea stash with a blend from Five Goddess Farms Apothecary + Tea Room. Choices to help them warm up this winter include digestive and immune boosting teas, along with anxiety blends, Rest + Renew and more.