These Tasty Lunar New Year Treats Are Just for Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
The Year of the Dragon is right around the corner.
This year, the Lunar New Year officially begins on Feb. 10 and concludes on Feb. 24, and the Year of the Dragon is said to usher in strength, good health and luck. It goes without saying that we can't wait. Lunar New Year festivities also involve everything from decorating to making offerings to ancestors and enjoying great food with family, and some of our favorite brands lend a helping hand with their own tasty treats, just for the special occasion. Keep scrolling to discover the best foods perfect for celebrating the Year of the Dragon.
Lady M 2024 Lunar New Year Gift Set: $88
Lady M always has the most beautiful candy sets for the Lunar New Year, and they haven't let us down in 2024. This gorgeous limited-edition gift box includes six different types of treats, from Abundant Roasted Almonds to Cheerful Coconut Chocolates, Prosperous Melon Pearls, Sweet Sesame Crunch, Harmonious Coconut Crêpes and Lucky Earl Grey Crêpes, with a pop-up plum blossom display built into the box. It also includes five lucky red envelopes to share money and pass along good luck for the whole year.
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Fly by Jing Year of the Dragon Triple Threat: $46
If you haven't tried Fly by Jing's iconic Sichuan Chili Crisp yet, make it your resolution to change that immediately. The savory, spicy sauce is delicious on everything from meaty dishes and veggies to vanilla ice cream, and it's just one of the delicious toppings that comes in this Year of the Dragon Triple Threat pack. You'll also receive their sweet and umami Zhong Sauce and spiced Chegdu Crunch sauces in this limited-edition dragon box.
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TokyoTreat New Year Prosperity Box: $59.99
TokyoTreat is a unique snack subscription box that packs awesome Japanese delicacies straight from Tokyo, and this year, they're offering a New Year Prosperity Box featuring delicious foods and elegant accessories. This box features Japanese brown rice green tea (genmaicha), walnut mochi and star-shaped konpeito candies boxed with furoshiki wrapping cloths, an accessory case, a compact mirror, a kimono coaster set and three-tiered container shaped like a cart, representative of both historical and modern Japan.
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Mochi Gummies: $4.99 Each
While these Mochi Gummies aren't technically offered just for the Lunar New Year, mochi is a treat often associated with the holiday, and they've never been more accessible than with this tasty brand. Mochi Gummies are rice-based confections available in Strawberry, Vanilla and Mango flavors, and you'll love the vibrant taste and chewy consistency.
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Sugafina Year of the Dragon 9 Piece Candy Trunk: $128
Each and every year, Sugarfina outdoes themselves with their Lunar New Year candy collections—case in point, this Year of the Dragon 9 Piece Candy Trunk. The trunk itself is eye-catching in bright red, complete with a limited-edition dragon charm designed by Chérie Chan, and inside are nine clear boxes of sweet treats. This year, it includes Good Fortune Truffles, Auspicious Stars, Lucky Mandarins, Lotus Flowers, Gold Pearls, Yuzu Caramels, Prosperous Pineapples, Red Apple Caramels and Dragon Eggs, and every last one is good enough to be a fan favorite.
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Ladurée Lunar New Year Red Napoleon Macaron Gift Box: $75
Few treats are quite so exquisite as Ladurée's tender and perfectly flavored macarons, and this yummy collection comes in a beautiful red and gold box just in time for the Lunar New Year. The boxes are assorted based on availability, so don't expect any specialty flavors, but the options you receive are sure to be delicious, regardless.
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Lady M Red Bean Mille Crêpes: $125
Yes, we've included Lady M on this list twice because their Lunar New Year options are that good. Red beans symbolize love and faith and are often eaten during the holiday, and they've never tasted more delicious than in Lady M Red Bean Mille Crêpes. This cake-like dessert is made from layers and layers of delicate paper-thin crepes, with pastry cream and azuki bean jam sandwiched between them, and we dare you to stop at a single slice.
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