Gifts for dad: single-origin chocolate, organic socks & handmade mugs

Choosing gifts for dad

A simple way to choose gifts for dad is to start with his routine: his morning drink, his evening treat and what he wears every day. A better version of something he already uses tends to land better than a gadget. If he says he wants nothing, choose something that gets used up, such as chocolate, or something sentimental, such as a mug with a child's drawing. Firetree makes most of the presents here, with smaller ranges from Habulous, Komodo and Swole Panda. We looked closely at each maker's ingredients and materials before listing it.

Single-origin chocolate for dad

Firetree makes single-origin chocolate from island farms in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. Choose a letterbox selection, a dark chocolate library set, a tasting bar gift box or a 100% cocoa collection for a dad who likes it strong, or a chocolate and wine gift box for a bigger present. Its chocolate thins are a lighter choice for after dinner with a coffee. Some bars contain milk, so check each listing for dietary details.

Personalised gifts for dad

Habulous makes ceramic mugs by hand in Britain that can be personalised with a child's drawing or handwriting, plus personalised handmade mugs and a stoneware oil pourer for a dad who cooks. These make a thoughtful present from children of any age, and grown-up children can send one with a drawing from a grandchild. A mug and a bar of chocolate together make a simple Christmas morning present. Allow extra time for personalised pieces, especially before Christmas.

Socks and gift sets

Komodo makes the PAPA gift box of organic cotton socks, and Swole Panda makes bamboo socks and small gift boxes. Leiho makes a matching baby and me bamboo socks set, a sweet present for a new dad. Sintra Naturals makes The Black Edit men's gift set. Wrap a sock box with a bar of chocolate for an easy pairing. Gifts for Him has watches and wallets, Chocolate has more single-origin bars, Socks has more socks, and Best organic cotton clothing for men has more ideas.