The Turkish Gift Box Guide: What to Send (and What to Skip)

The best Turkish gift box is an assortment: baklava or Turkish delight (or both), in ribbon-wrapped packaging, sized to the occasion. Turkish sweets are near-perfect gifts — shelf-stable, shareable, beautiful, and universally loved. But not every Turkish pastry is gift material. Here's what to send, what to skip, and how to size it.

Why Turkish sweets make great gifts (shelf-stable, shareable, universally loved)

A great food gift needs three qualities: it must survive shipping, it must please a crowd, and it must look like you tried. Turkish sweets check all three. Baklava stays fresh for 6 months in its sealed box at room temperature — no cold chain, no rush. A box of 18 or 25 pieces is made for sharing, turning your gift into the centerpiece of someone's table. And the presentation does half the work: Since 1871 gift boxes arrive ribbon-wrapped, ready to hand over with zero repackaging.

There's also the novelty factor. Most recipients have heard of baklava; few have tasted the real Istanbul-made kind. You're not sending a generic gift basket — you're sending a 150-year-old craft.

The safe bets: assorted baklava tin, Turkish delight, Dubai chocolate baklava

The flagship: the Assorted Baklava Tin (25 pieces / 800 g). It's the most impressive thing in the lineup — a keepsake tin, five baklava varieties, ribbon-wrapped. This is the wedding gift, the client gift, the "I really wanted to impress them" gift.

The crowd-pleaser: the Assorted Baklava box (18 pieces / 600 g, five varieties). Same idea in a lighter format — ideal for families and dinner parties.

The elegant alternative: Assorted Turkish Delight (1000 g box). Lighter than baklava, beautiful to look at, and it keeps for months — the safe choice when you're unsure about tastes.

The conversation piece: Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Baklava (14 pieces / 500 g per pack). For recipients who live online — they'll recognize the trend instantly, and the real-baklava version will surprise them.

All four arrive ribbon-wrapped, and shipping is free — included in the price. EU orders ship from Deventer, Netherlands; US orders from Turkey and New Jersey.

What to skip (su böreği — it needs oven finishing; anything needing refrigeration)

Honesty matters in a gifting guide, so here's what not to send. Su böreği — the savory cheese pastry — is delicious, but it ships 90% par-baked and needs 5 minutes in a 350°F oven before serving. That's a wonderful dinner, not a gift. Never send anything that needs refrigeration or same-day consumption as a shipped gift; if it can't survive a mail truck, it isn't a gift.

Similarly, skip the spreads as standalone gifts unless you know the recipient bakes — a jar of pistachio cream is a great addition to a baklava box, not the main event.

How many pieces for whom (18-piece for families, 25-piece tin for the wow factor)

• A couple or small household: the 14-piece Pistachio Classic Baklava (500 g) — generous without overwhelming.
• A family or dinner party: the 18-piece Assorted box (600 g) — variety keeps everyone happy.
• The wow factor: the 25-piece Assorted Tin (800 g) — the keepsake tin alone makes an impression before it's even opened.
• The office or large gathering: pair the 25-piece tin with the 1000 g Turkish delight box. Nobody will forget it.

Presentation matters: ribbon-wrapped, ready to hand over

Every gift-eligible Since 1871 product arrives in ribbon-wrapped packaging — no gift wrap service to book, no extra fee, no awkward Amazon box. The box that arrives is the box you hand over. If you're shipping directly to the recipient, it lands looking like you wrapped it yourself, because the bakery essentially did.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Turkish gift to send by mail?

Assorted baklava in a gift tin (25 pieces / 800 g) or gift box (18 pieces / 600 g). Both stay fresh for 6 months sealed, survive shipping without refrigeration, and arrive ribbon-wrapped.

How far in advance can I order a baklava gift?

Weeks. The sealed 6-month shelf life at room temperature means you can order well ahead of birthdays and holidays without any freshness worry.

Is Turkish delight a good gift?

Excellent — the 1000 g assorted box keeps for months, looks beautiful, and suits recipients of all ages. It pairs perfectly with a baklava box for a complete Turkish gift.

Can I ship baklava directly to the recipient?

Yes. Every gift box arrives ribbon-wrapped and ready to hand over, with free shipping included in the price.