Tea may be one of the most popular beverages worldwide, but in the US, where liking coffee is a personality trait, tea lovers are often overlooked. If you know a member of the much more reserved tea drinking community, we have found some gifts that are sure to delight them. Whether they are looking for a caffeine boost or a way to unwind before bed, there is a tea for every mood.
We gathered up our favorite gifts for tea lovers this year including apparel and accessories, tea samplers, and everything they need to make the perfect cup. With 30 options, we're sure you can even find something for the tea lover that has it all. We also included some gifts that are organic and sustainably made for the more environmentally conscious.
This book has beautiful illustrations accompanying various information on tea, from how to brew it, to different varieties, to the origins of tea. It makes a great coffee tea table book, and is a delightful read.
This kettle has been the talk of the tea and coffee world for a few years now thanks to its stunning design, efficiency, and top-tier features such as precise variable temperature settings (so your oolong can be hotter than your green tea), gooseneck spout and ergonomic handle design. It also comes in seven different colors with the option of plastic or wooden handles.
This option is almost $150 cheaper than the Fellow, and is great if you want the a sleek gooseneck kettle at a lower price point. While it doesn't have specific temperature settings, it boils very quickly, and has a similar minimalistic design.
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For Storing Their Tea
Infinity Jars Ultraviolet Glass Screw-top Jar 3-Pack
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For Storing Their Tea
Infinity Jars Ultraviolet Glass Screw-top Jar 3-Pack
This handmade ceramic holder is designed to store their whisk when not in use. It comes in 6 colors, and is affordable, making it a great small gift or stocking stuffer. Reviewers love its "high-quality handmade feel" and say "it looks even better in person."
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To Smell Like Tea
Maison Margiela Replica Matcha Meditation Eau de Toilette Fragrance
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To Smell Like Tea
Maison Margiela Replica Matcha Meditation Eau de Toilette Fragrance
This perfume is fresh, clean, and has notes of green tea, citrus, bergamot, and jasmine. It is light, and will leave them craving their favorite drink.
Know a tea lover who is trying to ditch caffeine? These rich herbal teas give the taste of coffee minus the caffeine and acidity. They contain probiotics, which is great for gut health, and they are delicious with milk.
This compact tea set is great gift for those who travel—and the case helps keep it protected when not in use. It comes with a pot with built-in strainer, four ceramic cups, a tea towel, and bamboo tongs.
This electric kettle not only boils the water, but it also steeps the tea for them. It has a removable tea infuser and an accurate-temperature sensor, which helps them get the perfect brew every time. There are also five pre-programmed settings as well as a warming feature and auto-shut off.
Though they may look like Christmas ornaments, these beautiful tea bombs are almost too pretty to drink. Made from a sugar crust, fruit, and teas, simply drop them in hot water and watch them melt into a delicious tea-infused drink.
Simple yet elegant, this tea set is the perfect gift for sharing tea among friends. Each cup features its own wooden saucer, so no need to use a coaster, and a removable, stainless steel infuser.
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For Warm Hands
Neherpottery Clay in Motion Right-Handed Handwarmer Mug
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For Warm Hands
Neherpottery Clay in Motion Right-Handed Handwarmer Mug
This mug is designed to keep your hands warm while you drink your tea. The envelope where your hand rests creates a hot pocket of heat, perfect for the chilliest days.
Harney & Sons makes some of the tastiest tea on the market, and this sampler allows for tea lovers of all tastes to find something they like. Plus, it includes granulated honey crystals for a touch of sweetness.
Tea is meant to keep you warm, but it can't do that if it constantly has to be reheated. This mug-and-warmer set ensures that their tea will stay piping hot as long as it takes them to finish it. Plus, the base doubles as a wireless phone charger.
This seed kit is a great option for tea lovers with a green thumb. This gift comes with 10 medicinal herbs that make for great additions and unique blends, allowing them to make their own tea.
Forget tea bags, these tea drops are a more sustainable—and unique way to enjoy an afternoon cup. Simply drop these gifts in hot water, and they dissolve into a cup of tea. Since they use natural ingredients such as tea leaves and herbs, there will be some sediment at the bottom.
Not only is this elephant mug charming, but it is also functional. The tail makes up the handle, and the head provides a resting spot for the tea bag when it is done steeping.
Tea drinking is deeply embedded in the rituals of countless cultures. Whether they are familiar with tea ceremonies or not, this beautiful blooming tea can be appreciated by anyone. Each tea is made up of a single flower, cultivated from family owned farms in Tibet, that blooms in the cup when hot water is poured over, making every tea time into a special occasion.
For tea lovers who prefer their brew iced instead of hot, this bottle is designed for cold brewing. It comes in seven different color options, and five different sizes. The silicon top and plastic filter are easy to clean, and won't retain flavors.
Before joining Runner's World, Gabrielle Hondorp spent 6 years in running retail (she has tested top gear from shoes, to watches, to rain jackets which has expanded her expertise—and her closets); she specializes in health and wellness, and is an expert on running gear from head-to-toe. Gabi began her journalism career as a Digital Editorial Fellow for Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine, and has since advanced to a Runner's World Editor specializing in commerce. She has a double degree in English and Media and Communication from Muhlenberg College where she also ran cross country and track.