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Are you wondering what gift to give someone who loves tea? Not to worry, here are our ideas to help you find the perfect gift for the tea lovers and health-conscious people on your list, even the ones who are hard to shop for. There is something here for everyone: college students, your boss, your parents, your spouse, your bestie... and YOU. (Self-gifting is a thing!)
How To Make A Tea Lovers Gift Basket
At its core, a tea gift basket should include three essential items: one or more packages of high-quality loose leaf tea (because loose leaf is the gold standard of tea), a fun and functional tea brewing accessory, and a thoughtful tea-related item, such as an assortment of honey, cute spoons, or a tea-themed T-shirt. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of our favorite teas, along with must-have tea accessories. Lastly, bundle your gift in a woven basket or holiday-themed gift box for a memorable present that will show them how much you care.
Boxes and Baskets For Making Your Own DIY Gift Baskets
To get started, you will need a basket or box. We chose a few different options here that will get your creative juices flowing.
- This DIY gift basket set comes with ten boxes, complete with clear bags and gold bows for a festive finishing touch.
- This set of 6 woven baskets are timeless, and will likely go to good use after the holidays are over.
- This is a more traditional holiday themed box assortment that comes in a variety of sizes.
- This set of farmhouse-style nesting wooden crates are perfect for making tea-related gift baskets, and the recipient will be able to repurpose them afterwards as functional decor.
- This set of 4 woven seagrass boxes with lids will also make functional home decor after the holidays.
Our Top Tea Suggestions For Making Personalized Tea Gift Boxes
Include one to three (or more) varieties of loose leaf tea as the main feature of the tea gift basket. Here are some of the most popular teas, with suggestions for the ideal recipient.
Give the Sugar-Busting Tea Bundle to the person who has been curious about these viral teas but haven’t been ready to try it. This bundle will also be a thoughtful gift for a parent or grandparent who may not even realize how much they need these teas in their life. Get the Sugar Busting Teas here
The Core 4 Tea Bundle contains the four absolutely essential teas that we offer. It is ideal for the person who is committed to their wellness and likes to keep things simple. Get the Core 4 Tea Bundle here.
The Holiday Favorites Tea Bundle is ideal for the person who loves teas that are tasty as well as healthy. It is also great for the person from your office who you don’t know very well, or for a beloved grandparent who loves a cozy cup of tea on a chilly day. Get the Holiday Favorites Tea Bundle here.
Bulletproof Breakfast Tea is a delicious, bold, and satisfying tea for the morning person, college student, or go-getter in your life. Bulletproof Breakfast Tea is energizing, and has a rich chocolate-coconut flavor. It makes a yummy coffee substitute! Get Bulletproof Breakfast Tea here.
Elderberry Tonic Tea is an immune-boosting blend to help you stay healthy and strong during cold and flu season. Elderberry Tonic Tea is perfect for college students, school teachers, and parents of young children. This tea is tasty and naturally sweet, so kids love to drink it too. Get Elderberry Tonic Tea here.
Give Menopause Tea to the woman on your list who is over 40 and would love a little herbal support. Menopause Tea has no caffeine, and contains herbs that will help her feel more comfortable during the menopause transition. Get Menopause Tea here.
For the people on your list who have been under stress lately, Lush Lavender and Anxiety Relief Tea will help them to feel more calm and relaxed, especially during the hectic holiday season. Lush Lavender soothes the nerves and brews up into a majestic indigo-purple color. Anxiety Relief Tea is for the person who has been experiencing anxiousness and stress; it has a minty herbal flavor, and you can feel it working within five minutes. Get Lush Lavender Tea here. Get Anxiety Relief Tea here.
Happy Place Tea will bring joy to the tea-loving optimist on your shopping list. Happy Place is caffeine-free, and has a delightful mango-ginger-citrus flavor. Get Happy Place Tea here.
The Big Bundle is the gift to give to a very important person on your list. This is a complete tea pantry, with eight of our most popular and impactful loose leaf teas, along with a measuring teaspoon, a stainless steel tea tumbler with a built-in infuser, and a package of 100 drawstring paper tea filters. Get The Big Bundle here.
For the diehard tea lover, a gift card is ideal so that they can choose their own tea. (Tea lovers can be picky!) Give a Loose Leaf Gift Card here.
Essential Tea Brewing Accessories For Loose Leaf Tea Drinkers
With loose leaf tea, you’re going to need some type of tea brewing accessory. We have curated a collection of tea-making tools that will appeal to many different types of experience levels and aesthetic preferences.
The Teabloom Kettle is the perfect all-in-one loose leaf brewing device. Made of borosilicate glass, the stovetop-safe Teabloom Kettle can heat the water on your stove, and the built-in ultra-fine tea infuser allows you to brew your tea and serve it all from the same vessel. Plus, this cool gadget has a thermometer on the top which allows you to heat the water to your desired temperature. It’s easy to use and a breeze to clean afterward. The sleek modern design will appeal to a wide variety of tastes.
This stainless steel travel tea tumbler allows you to brew your tea and take it with you on the go. The tumbler comes with an ultra-fine infuser, and because it’s insulated, it will keep your tea piping hot or ice cold for hours. It comes in different colors, and will last for years.
Our hands-down most popular teapot is the cute and modern porcelain Pluto teapot. It’s easy to use, and the smooth matte finish is soothing to the touch.
A tea infuser mug makes tea drinking so simple. Simply place your loose leaf tea into the tea infuser in the cup, fill with hot water, cover with the lid, then set your timer. When the tea is done brewing, flip the lid over, and now it is a coaster to hold the tea infuser. There are a variety of different styles, including ceramic and glass.
This stainless steel tea filter fits on top of most cups and functions like a reusable stainless steel tea bag. It is sturdy, and will last for years. The ultra-fine stainless steel design keeps the tea leaves inside the infuser and out of your cup.
An electric kettle is literally a game changer. It heats up water fast, and is an essential piece of equipment for all tea drinkers.
A digital tea timer is especially important for people who enjoy green tea, black tea, oolong, or any other type of tea that can become bitter if you let it steep too long. The digital timer will remind you when it’s time to stop the brew so that you can have the perfect cup every time. This timer is a must-have for people who are easily distracted, or tend to have a lot of things going on all at the same time.
The Breville tea maker is for the serious tea drinker. This brilliant device allows you to program in the perfect steep time and temperature for all of your favorite tea blends.
The Ember Mug is the perfect gift for the person on your list who hates it when their tea (or coffee) grows cold before they finish drinking it. This smart mug is controlled by an app on your phone, so this is not ideal for technophobes.
Infinity glass storage jars take loose leaf tea storage to new levels. The infinity glass is beautiful, and it blocks out all light which degrades the quality of your tea leaves over time, ensuring that your loose leaf tea stays fresh as long as possible.
For the person who typically drinks bagged tea, these drawstring paper tea filters provide the convenience of a tea bag with the quality of loose leaf tea. These drawstring paper filters are a great gift for loose leaf tea newbies, and for the people who love things to be as simple as possible with no messy cleanup.
This handheld milk frother is perfect for making delicious tea lattes. This rechargeable frother doesn't require batteries, so you won't have to dig through your drawers when the battery runs out.
Continuing the theme for people who love a good tea latte, organic coconut milk powder can be used for lattes as well as smoothies. It’s shelf stable, and much convenient to use. Coconut milk powder will be appreciated by the person who enjoys a good latte at the office.
Cute spoons add fun to the tea drinking experience. Whether it's a classic functional measuring spoon or something more whimsical like these brass spoons or these woodland-style spoons, including a spoon in the tea gift basket will always be appreciated.
A set of different flavored maple syrups or honey varieties will be appreciated by the people on your list who love to add a touch of sweetness to their tea.
These limited edition tea-themed T-shirts and hats have a positive message and will be a welcome gift for the tea lovers on your list.
A healing essential oil candle will create a warm and inviting atmosphere, and will make a welcome addition to your tea gift baskets.
We hope this blog post has sparked your creativity and inspired you to craft thoughtful tea gift baskets for the tea lovers on your list. Whether you’re keeping it simple or going all out, these personalized baskets are a heartfelt way to show you care. With high-quality loose leaf tea, fun accessories, and meaningful extras, your gift will not only stand out but also bring comfort and joy to your loved ones. So grab your favorite teas, let your imagination flow, and start building baskets that are as unique as the people you’re gifting them to!
If you enjoyed this blog, check out this guide for making healthy tea lattes.