Tea as Gifts

There are different assortments of gifts that make giving a pleasure. Specialty teas, gift baskets, accessories, decorative tea cups, fine sets are among others which make gift selection an enjoyable experience. Gift baskets, being one of the most popular gifts for tea drinkers, can be easily found in wide multitudes at tea and coffee shops, florists, and gourmet grocery stores. For convenience, there are many online retailers offering packing, wrapping and shipping services for these beautiful gift products. Your selection can be directly delievered to the recipient with a personalized note.

Simply typing “tea gifts” or similar phrases can yield a plethora of web sites from which you can select and purchase gifts for your loved ones.

There are a large variety of gift baskets or hampers coming in all sizes, shapes and price ranges for your selection. For some, decorative cups, honey, cookies, scones, accessories and chocolates are included. It is sometimes possible to personalize your chosen gift and request special items to be included to suit the recipient's taste.

Ideas for memorable gifts:

• An assortment of flavoured honey and preserves
• Collection of special tea blends
• Gift certificates from a tea house
• Top-quality teapots
• Books on tea
• Tea-themed gifts such as clocks, towels, coasters, signs, and art
• Music suitable for listening while drinking tea
• Gourmet scones, biscuits, snacks to go with tea.
• Tea accessories (eg. silver tea strainers, a lemon press, tea balls and infusers, tea tray caddies and decorative storage tins)

For special occasions (eg. showers, weddings, and anniversaries)

• Beautiful China ware
• Unique teapots and kettles
• Yixing teapots, which have the unique ability to absorb the tea flavor with continuous usage. The fired clay contains tiny air pockets that provide insulation for enhanced taste and aroma of fine teas.
• Traditional Japanese tea ceremony gift set

Buying something special for tea connoisseurs is indeed a pleasurable experience. Your gift will be appreciated and treasured for years to come. During shipping, you may even find certain rewards for yourself.

Selecting a Tea Gift Basket

A gourmet tea gift basket can never go wrong as a present for a tea lover regardless of what the occasion is.

Tea brews which are delicious alternatives to coffee are gaining popularity quickly. Furthermore, with the recent studies revealing health benefits of various blends, it is easier than ever to find a variety of gourmet tea gift basket choices on sale.

Many florists, bakeries, tea houses and gourmet food stores now offer gift baskets featuring a wide assortment of tea sets and brewing accessories. Just searching for “tea gift basket” yields thousands of choices offered by online retailers, with some offering free delivery to the gift recipient.

However make sure that you only buy from a seller who knows about tea production, types and quality. Buying from a tea expert ensures your tea gift basket contains high quality tea.

Feel free to seek advice when selecting to ensure you are choosing the suitable blends for your basket. Know the various tea types and preparation methods. The retailer should be able to give expert opinions and suggestions about what may appeal to the recipient. For your gift to be of highest quality, do not hesitate to request the finest grades of tea and confirm they are properly packaged to retain freshness.

Finally, consider these:

• Attractiveness and utility of the basket
• Arrangement of tea gifts in basket
• Quality and variety of other items in the basket such as baked goods, spoons, honey or sweeteners, tea cups, decorative napkins, and other gifts