Perfect holiday gifts for tea lovers
It’s tea time! For the tea enthusiast in your life, finding the perfect holiday gift is more than just an opportunity to impress – it's a chance to celebrate their love for a timeless ritual of comfort and serenity. Whether they're a seasoned tea connoisseur or someone who simply enjoys a calming cup in the evening curled up by the fire, there's a world of delightful options to explore.
From exquisite loose-leaf blends to beautifully crafted teaware and innovative brewing gadgets, this guide gives you all the tea on holiday gifts that will make their heart steep with joy, so let’s sip our way into the yuletide season!
In the wintertime when they’re all bundled up under a warm blanket with their cuppa tea, they’ll appreciate you providing everything they need to get a relaxing and restful night in. The package includes a box of the brand’s "Comforting Chamomile" tea, six cookies, raw honey with a wooden dipper and an "It’s Tea Time" greeting card, all inside bright and cheerful packaging and a personalized gift message. Or, if you really want to give them the whole kit, check out this Spoonful of Comfort Constant Comforts Care Package bundle that features tea, a fuzzy blanket, socks and a fun little puzzle.
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Faster, safer and more efficient than heating water on a stovetop, this high-tech tea kettle features German Schott glass, polished chrome accents and stainless steel heating dome for a fast, quiet boil. It has all the bells and whistles including a sleek, modern design, with a cool-touch easy-grip handle, heat-resistant base and auto safety shut-off. And if you’re going to get the fancy kettle, don’t forget to include the gourmet tea. This Tea Forte tea advent calendar is the perfect touch to make your gift complete.
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From sipping to spritzing, a nice scent is always a winning gift choice and Demeter’s Chamomile Tea is a special oil that’s not just inspired by the hot beverage, it’s actually blended from real Egyptian chamomile. With its large, bright flowers, it produces a fragrant cologne worthy of its storied past. If basic black tea is more their type, Demeter offers that too. Clean and crisp, fragrant and enveloping, sharp but well balanced, this scent is reminiscent of a perfectly prepared piping hot cup of black tea.
For the tea lover who’s curious about matcha green tea or looking to perfect their preparation skills, this starter kit is an ideal gift. This kit includes matcha powder, a bamboo whisk (chasen), a scoop (chashaku) and a traditional bowl (chawan). The tools make the preparation process both authentic and enjoyable, allowing the recipient to fully embrace the Japanese tea ceremony experience at home. Or, spend a couple of dollars more and get one from Tea Forte that’s in a beautiful decorative box inspired by New York’s famed Botanical Garden.
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A ceramic tea mug with a built-in infuser is practical, stylish and something they’ll likely use everyday to get their tea fix. The Kati cup by Tea Forte includes a lid and infuser, allowing for convenient loose-leaf brewing directly in the cup. It comes in various patterns and colors, making it a personalized gift option. Amazon also has this version, which looks more like a traditional mug.
A cute kitty cat infuser makes the purrrfect stocking stuffer or addition to a tea-themed gift basket. Simply fill this feline with your favorite loose tea leaves and place inside a mug of hot water with its paws holding onto the rim. It will infuse the water so they can enjoy tasty, debris-free tea anytime. If they prefer dogs over cats, there’s an infuser for them too!
A traditional cast iron teapot is a timeless gift. These teapots are known for their durability and ability to retain heat, making them perfect for long tea sessions. This Kiyoshi one at Amazon comes in several intricate designs that add a touch of elegance to any tea ritual and will look great as a decorative piece sitting atop your stovetop. You can also opt for a less decorative but more functional one in basic black that comes in several different sizes to suit all their brewing needs.
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Variety is the spice of life and such is the case when it comes to tea. Sampler sets like this one from Tazo features an assortment of 42 teabags in 14 different flavors and varieties such as black, green, herbal and oolong teas. These sets are perfect for tea lovers to explore new varieties without committing to a single type. If they prefer the loose leaf variety instead, check out this boxed set by Tea Forte, or take a trip around the teas of the world with this boxed set.
That hard to shop for co-worker or teacher might love this literary-inspired tea set featuring 25 bags of English breakfast tea tagged with quotes from famous books. Pair with this adorable reader's tea spoon and printed book-lovers mug so they have all the essentials they need to enjoy an afternoon tea.
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Tea is a beverage best served hot and steaming. This smart mug and warmer is a game-changer for anyone who loves to savor a cup of tea but can never keep it hot. These handy devices keep beverages at the perfect temperature for hours, ensuring every sip is as warm and satisfying as the first. This one offers adjustable heat settings and up to 80 minutes of battery life, a sleek design and even an auto-shutoff feature for safety. If they’re drinking their tea on the go, they make a smart mug for that, too.
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With Christmas quickly approaching, shipping companies announced their shipping deadlines to receive items in time for the holiday. For FedEx and UPS, the ground shipping deadline is December 18th, versus December 14th when shipped through USPS. But for those looking for more last-minute options, all three carriers have various shipping options that, while more expensive, would deliver items more quickly. Buyers can use overnight shipping from UPS or FedEx to order as late as December 22nd or 23rd, respectively.