The BURO Guide to Chinese New Year 2026 Gifts and Hampers
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Struggling to find gifts that impress? Our guide to the best Chinese New Year 2026 gifts and hampers has you covered.
With less than a month until Chinese New Year, there’s no more time for horsing around. Your to-do list for the festive season is calling, and that includes sorting out your gifting situation. Whether it’s for family, friends, hosts, or even your beloved pets, the right present can set the tone for a year of good fortune and fresh beginnings. From statement fashion pieces and collectible home décor to curated hampers and aromatic teas, there are options to suit every taste and every kind of celebration. Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t fret—consider this your ultimate guide to the season’s best CNY gifts and hampers, carefully curated to impress and delight everyone on your list, no matter who you’re shopping for.
THE MACALLAN’S A NIGHT ON EARTH: THE FIRST LIGHT
There’s no better way to welcome the Year of the Horse than with a celebratory toast, and The Macallan’s latest limited-edition release makes the perfect companion. Crafted from sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks with a touch of bourbon cask influence, this single malt delights the taste buds with notes of berry compote, toasted marshmallows, and Manuka honey, finishing with gentle spice and mellow oak. Featuring artwork by New Zealand illustrator Bonnie Brown, it also makes a striking centrepiece on your dinner table. Pair it with traditional festive treats or a homemade reunion feast, and let every sip mark a joyful and prosperous start to the year with your loved ones.
Available at Cellar 18, The Chamber, Jaya Grocer’s Hank’s (Hank’s Malaysia), Mercato, and Village Grocer’s Boozeit Retail.
MARSHALL BROMLEY 750 SPEAKER
Marshall is turning up the volume this Chinese New Year with its first-ever party speaker, the Bromley 750. With 360° True Stereophonic sound, over 40 hours of playtime, and stage-inspired integrated lights, it’s designed to bring the party wherever your giftee goes—whether at home, outdoors, or anywhere the celebration takes them. The Bromley 750 also features a new sound character knob, letting users switch between ‘Dynamic’ and ‘Loud’ modes to match the mood of any gathering. Built to last, it comes in classic Marshall style with a brushed metal control panel, leather wrap, and IP54 dust- and splash-resistance, plus wheels and handles for easy transport.
Price: RM5,899
Visit Harvey Norman, Thunder Match Technology (TMT), and PC Image to purchase.
ROYCE’S 2026 CHINESE NEW YEAR COLLECTION
Sharing a treat during the festivities is a symbol of a year ahead that’s just as sweet—and ROYCE’s 2026 Chinese New Year Collection fits the bill. The line-up ranges from variety packs to luxurious boxes showcasing the chocolatier’s most beloved creations. Our top pick is the Sweets Osechi, a two-tiered box inspired by the traditional Japanese New Year bento, filled with 51 decadent chocolates and baked sweets. Meanwhile, the CNY Red Collection houses 78 pieces across 10 varieties, best for sharing with friends and family.
Price: From RM120
LEGO’S SPRING FESTIVAL GALLOPING HORSE CANVAS
If you’re after a gift that doubles as a meaningful activity and a striking keepsake, Lego’s Spring Festival Galloping Horse Canvas ticks both boxes. Part of the brand’s Chinese Traditional Festive collection, this all-new set reimagines the galloping horse through a dynamic blend of Lego bricks and a painted, brush-style canvas. A simple turn of the handle brings the artwork to life, making it an especially fitting way to usher in prosperity. Thoughtful, interactive, and undeniably eye-catching once complete, it’s a centrepiece you’ll want to display long after the celebrations are over.
Available at LEGO Certified Stores.
NESPRESSO’S 2026 YEAR OF THE HORSE COLLECTION
For a boost of energy to power through reunion dinners and open houses, Nespresso has the caffeine fix you need. Its 2026 Year of the Horse collection features standout gift boxes for both Original and Vertuo machines. The Lunar New Year Gift Box includes Shanghai Lungo and Vaniglia capsules, while the Vertuo edition comes with Melozio capsules—both paired with limited-edition mug sets and red packets. Alternatively, the Discover Packs are a great choice for those who want to sample a variety of flavours, including the returning favourite Pistachio Vanilla Over Ice.
Price: RM215 (Original Lunar New Year Gift Box) | RM242 (Vertuo Lunar New Year Gift Box) | From RM116.50 (Discovery Packs)
RALPH’S COFFEE’S LUNAR NEW YEAR COOKIE GIFT SET
Ralph’s Coffee marks the Lunar New Year with a limited-edition cookie gift set that impresses on both taste and presentation. Inside are 24 gourmet cookies in four flavours—red velvet Biscoff, chocolate coffee, butter, and pineapple tart—equally portioned, making it ideal for hosts looking for variety. The set is housed in vibrant red packaging adorned with tea house–inspired floral motifs, peonies symbolising prosperity, and gold-foiled horse illustrations. A gold Ralph’s Coffee Cup handle crowns the box, doubling as the opening mechanism. With a simple twist, it unfolds into eight individual drawers, paying homage to traditional Chinese candy boxes.
Price: RM270 per box
TUMI 2026 LUNAR NEW YEAR COLLECTION
Bring some CNY flair to your travel essentials this Lunar New Year with TUMI’s limited-edition collection, featuring versatile pieces from the Alpha Bravo, Voyageur, and Belden lines. Each piece is adorned with equestrian-inspired details—from embossed horse motifs and bridle-style trims to contrast stitching—adding a subtle zodiac touch to your everyday journeys. Additionally, the Q Tote makes a stylish return this season, joined by bestselling favourites like the Adela Crossbody, Celina Backpack, Halsey Backpack, and Pouch. Select styles also come with collectable lucky horseshoe coins or horse-embossed card cases.
Price: From RM510
QUǍN DOG TREATS’ HORSE-PICIOUS CHINESE NEW YEAR TREATS
While your furkids might not be able to indulge in the same Chinese New Year treats as you, Quǎn Dog Treats ensures they won’t be left out of the festivities. Pet owners can spoil their pups with homemade treats inspired by classic CNY favourites, from bak kwa and pandan kuih bangkit to pineapple tart cronchies and more—all made safe for dogs to enjoy. Free from fillers, artificial colours, and preservatives, these treats let your furry friends celebrate alongside you without any of the guilt.
Price: From RM28
LACHÉR PATISSERIE’S 2026 CHINESE NEW YEAR COLLECTION
Looking for CNY cookies but don’t want to stick to the traditional options? Lachér Patisserie’s festive collection gives a contemporary twist to classic treats, made for snacking around the dinner table while catching up with loved ones. The Lite Cookie Set features the patisserie’s signature flavours—original pineapple tart and black sesame almond shortbread—alongside a new oolong mandarin peel sablé. For larger gatherings, the Family Cookie Set offers five flavours, including a new osmanthus-infused pineapple tart.
Price: RM150 (Lite Cookie Set) | RM205 (Family Cookie Set)
LEX’S PATIO PANTRY’S CHINESE NEW YEAR HAMPER
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Customised gifts are always the way to go when you want a simple yet thoughtful gesture, and Lex’s Patio Pantry makes it easy to create your own Chinese New Year hamper. Build it in-store by selecting from a variety of homegrown products, from artisanal snacks to cooking ingredients, and tailor it to your taste (or your giftee’s). The pantry team will then wrap and assemble your selections into a beautiful hamper, so it’s ready to gift without any fuss.
Visit Lex’s Patio Pantry to build your own CNY hamper.
TIGER BEER X ATMOS ‘SPIRIT OF THE TIGER’ COLLECTION
Spice up your wardrobe with the ‘Spirit of the Tiger’ collection, the latest collaboration between Tiger Beer and Atmos. Drawing inspiration from Japanese izakaya culture and Asian street storefronts, the range blends traditional calligraphy with bold graphics. Leading the lineup is a Chinese sam fu denim jacket, finished with an intricate tiger scroll embroidery in the back. The collection also features graphic T-shirts, boxy work shirts, cropped tees, jackets, and statement jerseys, all detailed with calligraphic motifs and co-branded accents so you’ll stand out at any festive gathering.
Price: From RM229
TWG TEA’S LUNAR NEW YEAR COLLECTION
For a refined gift steeped in symbolism, TWG Tea’s Lunar New Year collection embraces the duality of yin and yang through two specially curated blends. Representing yang is Red Horse Tea, a rooibos red tea infused with ripe red berries and sweet lemon balm, finished with lingering orchard-fruit notes. It comes housed in a striking red tin adorned with a golden stallion, making it a limited-edition collectible in its own right.
Balancing it out is Yunnan Golden Needles, a single-estate black tea that embodies yin with its warm, caramelised notes of hazelnut and spice, presented in an elegant deep blue tin. Completing the collection are Red Horse Tea red packets, embossed with a golden stallion, perfect for sharing well wishes throughout the season.
Price: RM170
Available at TWG Tea Tea Salons & Boutiques nationwide.
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