It’s safe to say, we went mad for Blank Street Coffee when it opened in Manchester for the first time last year. Thanks to its viral, matcha drinks on TikTok and famous fans like Molly-Mae Hague and Sabrina Carpenter, it’s quickly become one of the city’s most popular cafes. So, for Christmas, it’s giving us Mancs a little something back…
This weekend, Blank Street has brought a ‘Gifting Grotto’ pop-up to Manchester and is handing out limited-edition merch to its loyal fanbase for the brand’s first-ever holiday experience. Visiting The Blank Gifting Kiosk, you’ll discover a huge selection of special gifts inspired by a classic and nostalgic Christmas, “reminiscent of opening stockings and sitting in front of the TV with family watching festive classics.”
Taking over Market Street for three days only, you can expect to find gifts ranging from kitsch Christmas baubles to boxer shorts, novelty mugs and matcha candles. Don’t forget to swing by the coffee shops in Piccadilly Gardens, on King Street and in The Trafford Centre – for everything from Blueberry Matcha to a Shaken Brown Sugar Cold Brew, Pistachio Latte, or just a Flat White.
How do I get my hands on a Blank Street gift?
On either Friday, Saturday or Sunday (December 13-15), head down to The Blank Gifting Grotto on Market Street in Manchester, between 10am-6pm. Upon arrival, you’ll be given a special Christmas Gifting Grotto brochure – inspired by the iconic Argos catalogues of our childhoods – to pick out your gifts.
You’ll be able to pick out limited-edition, Blank Street-branded coffee, matcha, boxers, playing cards, calendars, candles and more. Plus, the catalogues come with drink sample tokens too, which you can redeem for a sample of vanilla fudge matcha and a sweet treat.
Once chosen, head to the gift-wrapping station for that extra special touch. Gift wrapping costs £3 for a small gift bag and £5 for a large gift bag. Along with bespoke wrapping, tags and greeting cards, each gift will be spritzed with a scent of choice, from Crème Brûlée, Winter Spice and Dark Chocolate.