50 Gifts for Tea Lovers That Are Cozy, Delicious, and Actually Useful

We love this merry assortment of 50 individually wrapped tea bags, festively swirled in a highly giftable tin. There are five bags, each with ten different seasonal flavors: Comfort and Joy, Caramel Vanilla Cuppa Cake, Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry Blood Orange, Coconut Cocoa, Red Velvet Cuppa Chocolate, Cinnamon Vanilla, Peppermint Chocolate, Peppermint Bark, and Vanilla. “My favorite was the cinnamon vanilla because it was very seasonal without feeling like too much,” said Scully. She gifted the peppermint tea to a neighbor, who said it was delicious.

Loose-leaf tea may make the best-tasting cuppa, but sometimes you don’t have time for the process it involves. Pyramid bags are the next best thing; they can accommodate whole leaf tea and give the leaves enough space to release their flavors. Teapigs offers a variety of flavors, including licorice peppermint, Darjeeling Earl Grey, and even a peach and mango cold brew. The English Breakfast Tea is one of its top sellers, and I found out why. It brews up beautifully: rich, malty, and never bitter.

This gift is like wishing your chai-loving relative a warm good morning and a sweet goodnight. The traditional and caffeine-free chai pair comes in gorgeous storage tins and includes a stirring spoon. “It's a nice set that comes with a pretty brass spoon and features a tea for the morning and for the night,” says our editorial director, Simone Scully, who tried these teas this fall. The morning chai “has a bold, spicy flavor to help you feel awake,” while the sunset one was smoother and sweeter, with subtle notes of turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger.

This is a fun take on chamomile tea. “I'll be honest, I don't usually like chamomile tea, which is a shame because I definitely know that it could help me sleep,” admitted Scully. “This chamomile tea, though, is different. It's actually the first one I've liked because it has chamomile AND apple and spices, which make it fruitier and, to me, taste better.” Because it’s caffeine-free and relaxing, it makes for a great evening wind-down. “I'd give this tea to any of my friends who have trouble falling asleep,” she concluded.

If you’ve got a friend who struggles with digestive discomfort, whether it’s from pregnancy, chemo, or chronic illness, this ginger peach tea will be a welcome gift. Ginger encourages efficient digestion, which can help relieve nausea. [Johns Hopkins Medicine. Ginger Benefits. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/ginger-benefits] This tea balances the spicy bite of ginger with the sweetness of peach. “This was probably my favorite of all the teas because it combines two of my favorite types of tea: ginger and peach. The peach sweetens up the ginger, and this is a great tea to have when you're not feeling so good,” said Scully. “The tin makes them easy to store and easy to gift.”

As we’ve established, I’m a sucker for a sampler. The Mark T. Wendell Tea Company lets you create your own tinned loose-leaf tea trio. It’s perfect for when you know what flavors the person you’re buying for likes and/or you want a LOT of options: there are over 110 teas to choose from. When writer and clinical social worker Julia Childs Heyl tried the brand, she loved the incredible variety of flavors. Some of the more unique flavors include chocolate mint black, vanilla bourbon rooibos, marzipan walnut rose black, lychee congou, and amaretto cherry black. “I think this is a good gift for someone who is really into tea and can appreciate high-end tea,” Heyl noted.

Ahmad Tea has some of the best fruity black teas I’ve come across. I’d be delighted to receive this gorgeous tin of 72 tea bags, featuring eight bags of nine different flavors each. Among the included flavors are cardamom, Earl Grey, green, mint green, English breakfast, jasmine green, peach and passion fruit, lemon and lime, and strawberry. It’s also a fantastic value at under $20. As I like to say, I like my tea steeped, not my prices. The tin itself is so pretty that your gift receiver can easily repurpose it for other uses, whether filling it with more tea or replacing the butter cookie tin as a sewing sundries box.

If at first you don’t succeed, chai chai again! I have been on the hunt for a decent chai for a while now. I find that nearly all of the grocery store brands have an odd taste or aren’t nearly spicy enough. That all changed when I tasted Nepal Tea Collective’s Certified Organic Kathmandu Cosmos Loose Leaf Chai Blend. It’s incredible: spicy, peppery, perfect; an amazing blend of spices. It brews up well and tastes fabulous, whether you drink it with or without milk and sweetener. The quality of Nepal Tea Collective teas is incredible, and I love that you can read all about where the tea comes from on their website. It comes in a vacuum-sealed bag and is also available in bulk (1.1 pounds) if you really want to fill a tea lover’s stocking.

I love all the pieces from the Portmeirion Botanic Garden collection. I have several, and the completist in me would love nothing more than to have an enormous kitchen filled with them all. Portmeirion quality is top-notch, and this design offers the perfect blend of vintage garden party and afternoon tea vibes. The teapot features a chip-resistant glaze, a 32-ounce capacity that's easy to handle, and is both microwave and dishwasher-safe. If your loved one also loves matching sets, you can pair this teapot with the matching tea cups and saucers, milk pitcher, and sugar bowl.

Iced tea is delicious all year round, and I love having a dedicated iced tea jug on hand so I can make my own. My research into iced tea jugs led me to this high-quality, stylish pick. The FORLIFE glass tea jug features an extra-fine stainless steel strainer built into the lid for filtering out errant tea leaves and fruit pieces. Bonus: It also prevents ice cubes from splashing out into your glass. A silicone gasket keeps the lid secure while in use. Pair this jug with some delicious cold brew tea bags to make iced tea quickly and easily.

They say a watched pot never boils, but we can take our eyes off this kettle. This is another kettle we tested and loved. “It works well, boils pretty fast, and lets you boil as little as a cup at a time. It's also very beautiful, and having the temperature gauge is very handy for brewing different types of tea or coffee,” copyeditor Ray Finch told us.. It’s something people may not splurge on for themselves, making it the perfect holiday gift.

Registered dietitian SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD. found this electric kettle design-forward, quick, convenient, and reasonably priced when she tested it. “We drink a lot of tea at my house, and we've used this every single day since we got it!” says tester. “I think it’s a good value. It’s mostly steel with very little plastic, looks great, and performs very well.” The retro, compact style complements many kitchen aesthetics. It features a 1.7-liter capacity, an adjustable temperature gauge, auto-shutoff, and boil-dry protection. The limescale filter is removable, making cleaning a breeze. The only downside Shoemaker found was that it doesn't make any noise when the water is ready.

Stovetop kettles don’t always look nice enough to leave out, but this Laura Ashley one sure does. It evoked a strong sense of nostalgia for our writer Raki Swanson, from its pretty floral and whistling finish to its vintage shape: “a classic tea kettle with a new flair of design,” she notes. “This has become one of my favorite items I have ever received.” It feels solid and high-quality, and the push-button mechanism for letting water out is very easy to use. The stainless steel handle features a soft silicone grip, making it comfortable to hold. It’s super easy to clean, too.

For a smaller capacity stovetop kettle with a more neutral, modern design, look no further than this one from Caraway. “This tea kettle is adorable; it's small and colorful, with shiny accents,” says writer Katie Tuttle, who tested it out recently. “It also whistles when it reaches a full boil, so you get that classic tea-kettle cozy-morning vibe.” The low, wide shape makes it feel very sturdy, and there are nine color options to choose from, so you’re sure to find one they’ll love. The lid has a rubber seal, which makes it more secure, but Tuttle found that made it a little hard to remove.

This travel mug really Raki Swanson when she tried it, from the unique design to the thin inner ‘lip’ that makes it easy to drink from to the snap-in splash guard. Its compact design means it easily fits into a purse or backpack. “I love the design. It is very sleek and doesn't look like a mug or a thermos,” Swanson notes. We love the 15 color options and that you can purchase a cold lid and straw or a carry-handle lid, making it incredibly versatile. Amazon sells a bundle with the mug and all three lids. It keeps drinks warm for 12 hours or cold for 24, so it can transition seamlessly between hot and iced teas.

Contigo has been my family’s go-to bottle brand for years now. From leak-proofing to insulation, the brand delivers on its promises. I have a tall Contigo travel mug like the Fellow Carter I recommend above, but this set resembles traditional mugs (in case that’s more your jam). They’re perfect for keeping your tea warm around the house or office, even hours after you’ve poured it. The mugs feature vacuum insulation that keeps beverages hot for five hours or cold for 15, and a splashproof lid and non-slip base. They’re also top-rack dishwasher-safe.

Speaking of matching, here are the cream jug and sugar bowl set to match the Le Creuset mugs above. The little sugar bowl looks like an adorable miniature version of the brand’s quintessential Dutch oven. The glaze is virtually nonstick, nonporous, and resistant to chips, scratches, stains, and cracking. The stoneware's heat retention also helps keep milk cold. Like the matching mugs, these are freezer-, oven-, microwave-, broiler-, dishwasher-, and metal utensil-safe.

Why limit tea to a liquid in your cup? This innovative cookbook serves up deliciously creative recipes brimming with tea flavors, from breakfast to dessert. Recipes include Earl Grey soba noodle salad, cranberry coconut rooibos oat porridge, green tea coconut rice, jasmine brussels sprouts, matcha chia pudding parfaits, chai pumpkin bread, green tea guacamole with grapefruit tea toast, and Earl Grey poached pears with masala chai caramel sauce.

When I asked my fellow tea-loving friends what tea they recommend, my Scottish friend said he’d really been enjoying Bird & Blend Tea Co. It offers delightfully creative flavors like chocolate digestive cookie. This advent calendar gives you two tea bags of a new flavor each day: a total of 48 tea bags. It’s available in regular or caffeine-free versions. Among the fun flavors are Blackberries & Cream Oolong, Gingerbread Chai, Apple Strudel, Mulled Cider, Salted Caramel Lebkuchen, Gingersnap Green, “Snowball,” a chocolate, coconut, marshmallow and vanilla black tea; “Fire & Ice,” a spicy ginger, peppermint, pepper, and chilli pu'erh tea; and “MojiTEA,” a peppermint, lime, and lemongrass green tea. (Note that this product is packed in an environment that contains nuts.)

Speaking of tea time treats, if honey is their go-to tea sweetener of choice, this gift set is sure to please. It offers a trio of regional honeys: one from Utah, one from Colorado, and one from New England. Each squeeze bottle is 12 ounces of raw, unfiltered golden goodness. The Local Hive Honey Bliss Gift Box comes with three honeys made from beekeepers in different parts of the country: New England, Colorado, and Utah. “It comes in a fun box,” says Scully who sampled the set. “My favorite was the New England one. These honeys were great for adding to my morning tea.”

These mini biscotti-like cookies were a big hit with writer and editor Jana Pollack. “I really like the cookies. They taste unique. I've been having them as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, which is lovely,” she says. They offer tasty flavors and feel like an elevated cookie for grown-ups. The variety pack features fun, fruity flavors that pair perfectly with tea, including Blueberry Lemon, Orange Cranberry, and Cherry White Chip. We really appreciate that these are peanut, soy, and dairy-free. While they are made in a dedicated peanut-free facility, the facility does handle dairy, tree nuts, and soy.

Made in Italy, this high-end basket of treats will help create the ultimate tea time food spread — including tea itself. In addition to 20 sachets of chamomile tea, this gift basket includes Italian tea cookies, hazelnut wafers, hazelnut shortbread, raspberry butter cookies, almond biscotti, chocolate spread, pistachio spread, organic apricot jam, and Sicilian wildflower honey. It’s a luxurious, indulgent gift that tea lovers — especially those who love all things Italy — will cherish. I was lucky enough to test a Mercato di Bellina gift basket and can attest to the quality of the food and simplicity of the ingredients. The nutty biscotti is perfect for dipping in tea, and not overly sweet.