A gift guide for people who take food seriously

The best gifts for food lovers go beyond a restaurant reservation. For anyone who takes cooking, hosting, or eating seriously, these food gifts in Montreal range from artisan pantry staples to culinary workshops and kitchen essentials.

Some picks are edible, others are food-adjacent tools and experiences—all designed to complement their culinary passion, whether they're experimenting in the kitchen, hosting dinner parties, or simply savouring every bite.

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Earl grey powder from Genuine Tea

For the foodie in your life that likes the idea of matcha but can’t quite get behind the flavour, we propose Genuine Tea’s Earl Grey Microground powder. The Canadian company was created by David O’Connor and Sarah Wilcox, whose enthusiasm for tea was born during years of exploring Taiwan's tea plantations. Made with ethically sourced Ceylon black tea infused with bergamot, the finely microground powder has a smooth, aromatic flavour and can be whisked like matcha or stirred into lattes and desserts.