Gifts

Join us in embracing the spirit of the Holidays and experience the joy of giving with our thoughtfully crafted Dakshin gift box. Brought to you by four South Asian woman-owned businesses that share similar values, this collaboration aims to celebrate new beginnings and authentically represent our cultural traditions. 

Dakshin is an ancient Sanskrit word that means South. Each item in our gift box has been carefully selected to celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of South India. Our Dakshin Holiday Gift Box represents the rich heritage and diversity of this region that encompass the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. 

What's in the Dakshin Holiday Gift Box

The Heritage Blend is a re-creation of a family recipe handcrafted by a 3rd generation coffee roaster based in Berkeley, CA, with roots in Bangalore, India. This blend consists of coffees from two farms in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and is a mix of Plantation A and Plantation Peaberry, which are two of the highest qualities of coffee grown in Southern India.

The Chai Box Nilgiri Hills blend (2oz loose leaf tea)

The Nilgiri Mountains in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, also known as the Blue Mountains, are famous for their tea gardens. Tea is cultivated at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 meters above sea level. This green tea blend is handcrafted by the Chai Boss (i.e. Monica Sunny) and is blended in small batches in Atlanta, GA. It is the perfect floral decaf blend for nighttime tea drinkers.

PODI Life Hearty Sambar (4.4oz glass jar)

This fragrant spice blend is the main ingredient in making Sambar, a hearty and traditional vegetable lentil stew from South India, Believed to have originated in the region of Tamil Nadu. Made with love and infused with tradition by a mother-daughter duo based in Atlanta, GA, this flavorful spice blend can also be used as a dry rub for meats and potatoes.

Diaspora Co Aranya Black Pepper (53g everyday tin)

Grown on the Parameswaran family farm in Kerala, the Aranya pepper is vine ripened and hand harvested with utmost care to ensure maximum flavor and deliciousness. A blend of 10+ indigenous, heirloom, & wild varieties, this pepper was thoughtfully selected after tasting 9 different peppers from some of the best farms and estates across the country. She's complex and deep like nice wine, and still got a nice fruity heat in the back.

We are excited to partner with Shakti.ism, a remarkable non-profit social enterprise that empowers and employs marginalized women in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. They focus on those at risk of gender-based violence. This collaboration promotes sustainability, ethical fashion, and empowers artisans by offering fair wages and economic opportunities.

Dress up your gifts with these reversible and reusable gift wrapping cloths made with upcycled sari fabric. These eco-friendly alternatives to paper gift wrap are lovingly made by an empowered woman artisan in India. Re-use your cloth over and over again! They’re brilliant for wrapping just about everything, including odd-shaped gifts (like our Dakshin Holiday gift set, wine bottles, anything!). They’re good for the environment, made entirely of 100% recycled reclaimed sari fabric, and you can save trees by not using paper gift wrap. They’re also gorgeous and any gift recipient would love to receive one, or you may want to keep one for yourself!

You’ll receive 1 unique sari gift wrapping cloth with this purchase. Each cloth is made from 2 different saris (one on each side), so you have 2 different gift wrap designs to choose from. The cloths are made from upcycled sari fabric, so colors and patterns will vary. You may or may not get one of the sari cloths shown in the images. Some finished items have minor imperfections or markings, which makes them even more charming and distinctive. Sari gift wrapping cloths are gifts that keep on giving; they can be reused again and again as gift wrap. 

Dimensions: Large gift wrapping cloths are square and approx. 24in x 24in each (approx. 60cm x 60cm)

**Please note: Colors and patterns will vary as each item i smade from upcycled sari fabric - photos shown are examples only**

Discover the rich flavors of Indian coffee and enjoy a direct 'Farm to Cup' coffee experience. The Taster Set includes three tins (4oz whole bean coffee in each) of our current Single Estate offerings:

1. Kerkeikoondah (Medium-light)
2. Woodway (Medium)
3. Badnekhan (Medium-dark)

The individual coffee is hand-roasted to bring out the inherent bean flavors that reflect their origins and best overall taste in your cup. Click on the links above to get flavor notes, brew guides, and origin details for each coffee. 

The KAVERI Taster set is a great introduction if you are new to Indian Coffee, and also makes an aromatic gift for that coffee lover in your life! If this is a gift, you can leave us a message in Notes before checkout. We'll be sure to include it in the package.

Shopping for someone else but not sure what they'd like? Give the gift of choice with a Kaveri Coffee digital gift card.

Gift cards are delivered by email immediately and contain checkout redemption instructions. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees and never expire.