20 Great Gifts for Tea Lovers

Who doesn’t enjoy a hot cup of tea on a winters day? If you have tea lovers on your gift list, you can get them a cup and saucer – or you can get them something different! Be sure to check out these new (and some old) favourites. If you’re a tea lover, be sure to get yourself a few of these treasures!

“If you are cold, tea will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you.” ― William Ewart Gladstone

These charming tea bags are 100% Handmade and fashioned to look like goldfish. They add a surprising touch to every cup of tea!

Goldfish teabags are 100% Handmade and organic
Goldfish teabags are a surprise in every cup!

“Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage.” ― Catherine Douzel

Tea Drops are tea without the bag. Organic, finely ground leaf teas, are pressed into cute shapes that are dropped into a cup of hot water.  At only $5.80 per box, they make great stocking stuffers.

Tea lovers must have Tea Drops on hand - tea without the bag!

If it’s Christmas-themed tea you want, English Tea Shop has a sampler gift set of pyramid Tea Bags that are also cute Christmas tree ornaments. 

English Tea Shop has pyramid tea bags that are tree ornaments.

There’s a tea for every mood – and you can have them all in one collection. Whether you want to focus, sleep, inspire or reflect, you’ll have the perfect cup of tea with Numi Tea By Mood Gift Set.

Tea lovers have different moods and Numi Tea By Mood has one to focus, sleep, inspire and reflect.

Maybe it’s not your mood that dictates your tea. Maybe you’re looking for some inspiration. These Positive Thoughts tea bags are designed to create an unforgettable gift which anyone would love. 

Tea bags with inspiration

If you’re looking for something less traditional then tea bags, you might want to give Boba tea a try. Tea with balls that burst in your mouth in a variety of flavours. This kit at LollicupStore includes cups and the bigger straws that are required and it’s only $19.

Tea lovers can't resist Boba tea - balls bursting with flavour

“No matter where you are in the world, you are at home when tea is served.” ― Earlene Grey

These 4 fishermen will hold your teabag for only $15!

Tea lovers will enjoy this fishermen teabag holder

Do you prefer loose tea? These natural fiber paper drawstring tea bags or sloth tea infuser will make the perfect cup.

Tea lovers who prefer loose tea will love these all natural drawstring bags.
A sloth tea infuser holds your tea and your cup!

“A true warrior, like tea, shows his strength in hot water.” – Chinese Proverb

Besides the tea, there are little touches that can make it special. If you like your tea a little sweet, these clover honey sticks and honey spoons are the perfect addition.

Honey spoons and honey sticks are natural tea sweeteners.

Make your cup of tea elegant and delicious by adding sugared flower petals. These sugared rose petals are $24.

Sugared rose petals are a sweet treat

You may not have crumpets but a chocolate chip cookie works just as well. This kit by Nestles includes the cookie mix and a mini cast iron skillet – all you need to make an individual chocolate chip cookie.

Nestles individual cast iron pan and cookie mix is just the right size!

“Tea is the magic key to the vault where my brain is kept.”  ― Frances Hardinge

These English Afternoon Tea Truffles are available at Nordstrom’s and would go perfectly with tea any time of day!

Tea lovers will enjoy English Afternoon Tea truffles any time of day!

Put a Stroopwafel over a cup of hot tea and the steam will melt the caramel, dripping delicious sweetness into your tea. You can get a Stroopwafel kit for only $17.

Stroopwafel over a cup of hot tea adds caramel goodness

It doesn’t have to be edible to make a tea lover happy! You can find these great “tea-shirts” for under $18.

Tea Lovers can express themselves with these "Tea-Shirts"

Is there a more appropriate gift than a “tea”spoon? You can even make them personal!

Make it personal with a TEA-spoon. Personalized with "Tea now & Gin later", or "You're my Bestea"

“There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life.” – Lin Yutang

This beautiful tea bag organizer is made from wood and can be personalized for $40.

Tea lovers need a place to store their bags. How perfect is this personalized laser-cut wooden box?

These Tea Bag Eye Masks are $30 for a set of 6 at Uncommon Goods.

Tea bag eye masks are relaxing

The most flavorful teas come from fresh, homegrown herbs. This tea herbs garden kit from Williams Sonoma makes it easy.

Tea herbs garden kit include everything you need to start your own tea garden from seed.

“No matter what is happening in your life, you always offer tea.” – Clemantine Wamariya

So, maybe a cup really is a good idea. There are some great ones out there! Just take a look at a few of our favourites.

Tea lovers can't get enough cups.

These Rory Dobner Monogram Mugs have awesome illustrations. Normally $12.95 each, they’re on a fabulous sale right now for only $2.99 each! You can get the entire alphabet! Get them at Williams Sonoma.

Who can resist the Disney Beauty and the Beast cup, complete with chip? $21 at Walmart.

One of my favourites is this beauty that has “You Have Been Poisoned” in the bottom. $25 at Victorian Trading Company.

There's a tea cup for every personality

Are you looking for something a little more traditional? This sweet bunny is both a teapot and cup. It’s only $17.50 at HSN.

What On Earth carries pottery mugs with tea bag holder in a variety of animal shapes. You can get an Elephant, Cat, Owl or Puppy for just $16.95.

BTaT has fancy blown glass tea mugs with matching stirrers. A set of 2 mugs and 2 stirrers is only $32.99 at Amazon.

“Enjoy life sip by sip, not gulp by gulp.” ― The Minister of Leaves


Are you looking for great gift ideas for teens and young people? We have some awesome suggestions! Be sure to read our post Gifts That Make Young People Smile.

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