No, you don’t have to be a proper Brit to enjoy a nice cup of tea every day. As a tea lover myself, I down close to six cups of it a day, whether it be my morning dandelion tea, mid-morning Irish breakfast tea, spearmint tea with lunch or sleep-inducing tea before bed. I simply cannot get enough of it.
The beauty of tea is that there are so many flavors and combinations, making the gifting options for tea lovers truly endless. Below, we’ve rounded up the best gifts to bring some extra warmth to the tea lover in your life — plus, some editor-recommended picks that we love to sip on.
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Best gifts for tea lovers
Jade Leaf Matcha Sweetened Vanilla Matcha Latte
This sweet matcha mix gets the seal of approval from senior SEO editor Jess Bender. "I guarantee I’ve spent at least over $500 on iced matcha lattes this year alone, which is a luxury in itself," she said. "In an effort to cut costs on my fancy tea consumption, I’m starting to make my own lattes at home. This matcha mix makes that process super easy since it incorporates all of the elements I request in my usual order within the packet — all I have to do is mix it up with a bit of hot water and pour over oat milk and ice!"
Minor Figures Chai Concentrate
For quick and easy access to their favorite beverage, gift them with this chai concentrate that they can store in the fridge and have on hand. "This chai concentrate is really good and super easy to get right," says associate editor Kamari Stewart . "I make it with Minor Figures’ barista oat milk and it’s a hit every time. I’ve even had guests who drink chai all the time compliment how good it is!"
Republic of Tea Tablespoon Peppermint Bark Concentrate
Create a herbal tea latte at home reminiscent of the holidays by simply blending a serving of this tea concentrate into milk or milk alternative, and it’ll be ready to drink.
Tea Drops Gift Set
Sick of steeping? These tea drops are so easy to use, just drop one into a mug of hot water and enjoy the instant flavor. This set comes with eight different delicious options, from peppermint to vanilla bean.
Constellation Zodiac Coffee Mug
If you're shopping for someone who enjoys constellations or the zodiac, this is the perfect gift for them. Great for coffee or tea, this ceramic mug set comes with a matching lid and spoon.
Teabloom Stovetop & Microwave Safe Glass Teapot
Made of heat resistant borosilicate glass, this teapot and infuser help you make delicious blooming flower tea. It is stovetop and microwave-safe and has a 40-ounce capacity to brew up to five cups at a time. The perfect gift for the tea lover in your life, it comes with two Teabloom jasmine-infused blooming tea flowers and is also suitable for loose-leaf tea, teabags and fruit-infused waters.
Vahdam Chai Tea Private Reserve Trio
This three-tea set includes popular Vandam masala chai teas, mixing gorgeous spices like ginger and sweet cinnamon and black tea. If your giftee prefers a wider variety of flavors, the brand's loose leaf Advent calendar is always a popular choice.
The Republic of Tea Night Time Chamomile Tea Gift
"Whenever I was restless before bed or was filling unwell as a kid, my grandma would always make me a fresh cup of Chamomile tea," says editorial assistant Madison San Miguel. "So now whenever I drink it, I think of her! I'd love to give back by gifting her her own set to enjoy, which this one contains to big tins full of the tea."
Tea Forte Classic Herbal Tea Gift Set
Know a tea lover who also needs a little bit of relaxation? Consider gifting these herbal pyramid tea sachets from Tea Forte, which includes five caffeine-free blends like chamomile citron, harvest apple spice and ginger lemongrass.
The Chai Box Chai & Biscuits Gift Set
Having previously appeared in Oprah's Favorite Things, The Chai Box aims to bring the ritual and "tradition of family chai time" into more homes across the country. Having sampled some of the offerings featured in this gift set (including the gingery All Chai'd Up and the chai concentrate) at a trade show earlier this year, Bender called the brand's blends "one of the best chai teas I've tasted in a long time."
William Morris British Botanicals Tea Set
For the person who prefers a taste of the finer things in life (literally and figuratively), this breathtaking compilation featuring two of British textile artist William Morris's most recognized works may be up their alley. Included is a botanical blend Earl Grey tea made in collaboration with Harney x Sons along with a covered mug and tea towel.
ILOLA Tea Tasting Set With Tea Infuser
"My mom has only stuck to two herbs when it comes to tea — green and chamomile — but hasn't explored outside of that," says San Miguel. "I want to gift her this sampler set, which comes with a variety of 30 teas for her to taste." Plus, the set comes with an ILOLA tea diffuser, so they'll have everything they need to make a fresh brew.
Best tea accessory gifts
OTOTO Sweet Nessie Sugar Spoon
Swirl something sweet into your mug with this teaspoon cleverly designed like a certain Scottish mythical creature. Made with stainless steel, we especially love that Nessie's little head is capable of clinging onto the side of your mug!
Fred and Friends Slow Brew Sloth Tea Infuser
I mean...would you look at him? I’m not sure if there is a cuter tea infuser out there, to be honest.
Melville Candy All Natural Tea Honey Spoons & Lollipops Gift Box
Add a touch of honey to any tea with these easy to use honey spoons. Made with real clover honey, this gift set is both elegant and tasty.
Pinky Up Chloe Ceramic Cat Tea Mug
If your tea loving friend is also a fan of cats, this adorable mug is great for them. With the saying "paws and reflect" engraved in the bottom of the mug, this extra morning motivation will make for the purrrrfect day.
Savannah Bee Company Honey Straws
Aren’t these honey straws just the sweetest thing? Gift this set to the tea lover who needs a little extra sugar in their cup (and their life).
Corkcicle Travel Mug
On the train, on the plane, in the car or while commuting to work, gift them with this Corkcicle travel mug so they can take their tea to-go. Available in six colors, the brand says this mug keeps liquids hot for up to three hours, meaning they can sip their morning tea well into the work day.
Bambusi Natural Bamboo Tea Storage Box
I don’t know about you, but my multiple boxes and sachets of tea are currently shoved into a kitchen cabinet and aren’t particularly pleasant to look at. If anyone would like to gift me this lovely bamboo tea storage box to keep things a bit more organized, I would be eternally grateful (as would any tea lover!).
“Infused: Adventures in Tea,” by Henrietta Lovell
For the true tea enthusiast, this book will be the perfect addition to their coffee table. It's about Henrietta Lovell, a woman who travels far and wide to find the highest quality tea leaves. The outcome is a mixture of travel writing, memoir, recipes and more, accompanied by photographs that'll make you want to hop on a plane and explore the underrated world of tea.
Zens Travel Tea Set
For the busy tea lover on-the-go, this cute little travel tea set is a super-smart solution. Just fill the top half with hot water and your favorite loose-leaf tea, let it steep, then press the little button to release the water, where it will strain the tea through a super-fine mesh strainer and release into the removable tea cup on the bottom half.
Yeti Rambler 20 oz Tumbler
Commerce editor and producer, Julie Ricevuto, says she's used this tumbler to drink tea every day at work for the last two years. "I swear this tumbler keeps my tea warm all day long," she says. "Plus, it's so durable that I know I'll have this for years to come."
DavidsTea 16 oz Tea Steeper
Tea steeping has never been so exciting than with this gadget. The clear accessory allows you to watch as your tea steeps and control it. "In short, this works like a teapot, except this allows your tea to steep directly into your mug thanks to a little valve at the bottom," explains Bender. "Sometimes traditional infusers can leave small remnants of leaves floating in your tea when you place it directly in your water, but I don't have to worry about that since this includes a filtration system that leaves all of that behind."
MyBevi 32 Oz Outlander Tumbler
If 16 ounces just isn't enough for them, this 32-ounce tumbler is sure to keep them fueled for the entire day. It comes in nine different colors and you can even give it a personalized touch by monogramming their initials.
Associate editor Kamari Stewart has this very tumbler in the pictured pink and uses it almost every day. "I use the same two tumblers every day — one for water and one for other various drinks that I tend to call my 'fun drink cup.' This is that cup!" she raves. "It keeps my coffee and tea hot and my various cold drinks cold for hours."
The Met x Anthropologie Stoneware Teapot
This teapot is inspired by the Gilded Age, and is a nod to The Metropolitan Museum of Art with its Art Nouveau patterns. The iridescent glaze and timeless style makes it the perfect addition to any tea lovers collection. You can even pair it with the matching Stoneware Creamer to help complete your art-inspired collection.
According to commerce editor and producer, Julie Ricevuto, people comment on the beauty of this teapot in her home all the time. "Not only is this teapot useful for obvious reasons, it's so pretty that I always have it on display in my apartment — people always comment on how stunning it is!"
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
There’s nothing more frustrating than pouring a cup of tea, letting the tea bag steep and then realizing too late that your cup is now cold. This won’t be the case with the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 — this incredibly sleek-looking mug can keep your desired drinking temperature up to 1.5 hours, or set it on the charger for all-day tea-heating.
Fellow Rebrew Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
"My mom redesigned her kitchen a couple of years ago and wanted a few fresh accessories, so my brother and I gifted her this kettle," says partnerships editorial assistant Erica Marrison. "She loves that it looks chic on the countertop, but also that it heats up fast and you can control the temperature of the water. Plus, the slow pour encourages you to really stop and savor your favorite hot drink."
How we chose
Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We also use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
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