Piping Hot Gifts for Tea Lovers

Whether they drink tea for the caffeine or for the taste, the tea lover in your life deserves a little something special every now and then. We found the most tea-riffic gifts from suppliers like Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond, ApolloBox, and more. 

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Narwhal Tea Infuser
A Cute, Handy Way to Brew a Delicious Cup of Their Favorite Beverage

Vendor: Overstock 
Price: $11.98

What better than enjoying a nice cup of tea? Enjoying it with a friend! This gift will give them a reliable tea-drinking buddy, as well as a fun but effective way to brew with loose tea leaves or even smaller-sized tea bags. The Spiked Tea Narwhal from Fred & Friends is designed to peak over the side of a teacup and will add a little whimsy to any tea-making routine.

Eight-Compartment Bamboo Tea Box
So Their Tea Collection Stays Fresh and Organized

Vendor: Bed Bath & Beyond 
Price: $19.99

This tea box from Lipper International is ideal for tea drinkers with a range of favorites. Made from bamboo and featuring eight compartments, the box effectively stores tea and keeps the different types separated for convenience. Plus, at approximately twelve inches in length and seven in width, the tea box is more compact than trying to fit multiple boxes of tea in a cabinet or on a shelf.

Flamingo Tea Set
This Ceramic Kettle and Its Matching Mugs Take “Flamingo Pink” to a Whole New Level

Vendor: ApolloBox 
Price: $42.81 (for the two mugs) or $79.65 (for the set)

Add some flair to their kitchen with this tea set from Pretty in Pink! The full set includes a kettle and two mugs, but you also have the option to order just the mugs for around 10 dollars less. Made with ceramic and finished with a glossy glaze, this flamingo family is a one-of-a-kind accessory for tea lovers.

Ceramic Travel Mug
So They Can Take Their Homemade Tea To-Go

Vendor: Anthropologie
Price: $26

As much as they’d like to, there just isn’t always enough time in the morning to sit down and sip the day’s first cup of tea. Well, you might not be able to make their schedule less hectic, but you can give them this travel mug from W&P Porter. Ceramic and available in three colors, these mugs make rushing off to work slightly less stressful. Plus, they’re dishwasher-safe and BPA-free!

Engraved Teaspoon
A Unique Personalized Gift

Vendor: Etsy
Price: $17.42

Whether they use it to actually stir their tea or put it on display, the tea lover in your life will adore this handcrafted, engraved teaspoon. You can even personalize the spoon for free if you want to make it say something special—or you can just keep the text in the photo, which reads “tea” with a heart.

16-Count Organic Tea Collection
Four Flavors with Four Pouches of Each

Vendor: Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Price: $26.95

If you know a tea lover who’s always looking for new teas to try, consider this organic sampler collection from Tea & Company, a tea manufacturer that’s been around since 1996. The four blends featured in this collection are Emperor’s Breakfast, Royal Passion Fruit, Blood Orange Rooibos, and Earl Grey Creme. These whole leaf teas offer a range of tastes, and they’re completely organic. From India to South Africa, the origins of these teas are as vast as their flavors.

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