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25 of the very best gifts for tea lovers and tea drinkers, from unique to luxurious ideas

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25 of the very best gifts for tea lovers and tea drinkers, from unique to luxurious ideas

Tea drinkers can be picky about how to make the perfect cuppa. Water must reach a proper boiling point, milk should always be added to the cup after the tea and never two sugars — just one. No matter how they prefer their perfect brew or if they prefer Assam and Ceylon over English Breakfast and Darjeeling, finding a thoughtful and unique gift ideas for someone who loves tea might be challenging, especially if you yourself identify more as a coffee drinker.

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Whether you're looking for tea gifts for tea lovers, or just want to give the tea drinker in your life something that they'll actually use without your needing to learn the difference between sencha vs. matcha, there's something for every type of tea drinker in our recommendations below. From the TikTok-famous secret tea ingredient that'll turn their favorite brew purply pink, to an indoor garden that'll let them grow their favorite herbal blends right on their countertop, we've sourced some of our tea gift ideas that we think any tea lover would be delighted to receive.

Loose leaf tea lovers will enjoy being able to easily steep their favorite blend with this nicely designed steeping cup that includes an infuser basket that attaches to the side of the mug, and a lid to lock in all of those delicious aromas. 

It's Amazon no. 1 best-selling infusion mug, with more than 15,00 reviews from shoppers who say it's "great for loose leaf tea" and "designed well." 

$22 at Amazon

For the tea lover who takes their cuppa with one or two sugars, this set of rose shaped sugar pieces will make a delightful gift. Reviewers say that this charming "window box" of rose and white flower-shaped molded sugars are "adorable" and "just plain pretty."

$16 at Amazon

There's nothing a tea lover loves more than, well, more tea! This six month tea subscription box lets them indulge in a new blend each month for six months. Choose from classic, single-origin teas, non-caffeinated blends. wellness blends or explore a little bit of everything.

$133 at Art Of Tea

For the tea drinker who likes to watch their brew hard at work, this glass teapot is a smart pick. 

This teapot technically doubles as a kettle — and is stovetop, microwave and dishwasher safe — but we do recommend using it instead as a teapot for brewing blooming teas. It comes with two blooming teas to get you started. 

Out of over 22,000 reviewers, many say it's a "lovely teapot" that's "dainty and elegant." 

$26 at Amazon

For the tea lover on your list, gift them something unexpected rather than another tea mug or gadget they'll only use once. This tea candy taste like a sugary glass of iced tea, with a hint of milk. It'll satisfy their sweet tooth and their tea craving in one go.

$6 at Amazon

For the tea lover who really hates when their cuppa goes cold, the Ember temperature-control mug is a no brainer. I'm a long-time owner of the original Ember mug (this is the model No. 2) and I love it because it prevents me from having to heat up my drink over and over when I'm having a leisurely morning. 

The charging base keeps your drink warm to your preferred temperature for up to 80 minutes. It comes with an app where you can set temperature preferences, make presets and more. The charging base also works without an app and remembers your last preference settings.

$142 at Amazon
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$120 at Target$140 at Verishop

If they like to drink herbal tea, maybe they'll enjoy growing their own herbal tea. This herbal tea hydroponic garden growing kit from Click and Grow includes three Peppermint plant pods, three Lemon Balm plant pods and three Holy Basil plant pods. 

$126 at Nordstrom

Claeys has been making hard candies, fudge, chocolates, brittle and other sweets in South Bend, Indiana, since 1919. Sassafrass tea has long been popular for its root beer-life flavor. These hard candies are artificially flavored that lovers of root beer will enjoy. 

$5 at Amazon

Every tea drinker has a favorite mug they like to reach for every morning. This one by ceramicist study studio Rory Pots will envelop them in an inviting hug each time they brew their favorite cup. It makes a great gift for both friends and family members. 

$50 at Food52

The problem nearly all tea drinkers deal with? Figuring out where the heck to store all of their favorite blends. This tea box organizer comes with space to store up to eight different teas, and comes with a clear lift-top lid so you can easily see when you're running low on your favorite.

$24 at Amazon

Enjoy the rich milk tea-flavored chocolate wrapped around the crispy KitKat wafers you know and love. Please note that several reviewers mentioned their orders arrived melted, so take care when ordering chocolate if you live in a warmer climate or during the summertime.

$12 at Amazon

For the tea drinking jewelry lover, this dainty necklace features several stacked tea cups on top of each other. It's made of gold and steel and is designed to worn on any occasion. 

$24 at Etsy

One of the most annoying things about drinking tea is accidentally losing your tea bag in the cup. With these siylicone snail tea bag holders your tea bag string will stay put so you don't get a mouthful of paper on your next sip.

$7 at Amazon

Tea drinkers know that every drop counts, which is why this slotted tea bag squeezer is a genius invention that every tea drinker needs. 

$7 at Amazon

For tea drinks who like their cup on the sweeter side, this variety pack of honey sticks is a great gift idea. Each stick is the perfect size for a cup. This variety pack includes flavors like blackberry, lemon, peach, watermelon and wildflower.

$7 at Amazon

Because every tea drinker needs a set of cute tea spoons.

$10 at Amazon

These long tea spoons are perfect for stirring a cup of sugar and a squeeze of lemon into a cold iced tea. Plus, they're dishwasher safe. 

$7 at Amazon

Butterfly pea flowers can be brewed up as a tea on their own, or used in coffees and tea to create a surprising and delightful blue to lavender colored drink. Reviewers say it's "so pretty" to mix up in their morning drink.

$11 at Amazon

No-frills tea drinkers who still want to enjoy a loose leaf blend will enjoy this OXO tea ball infuser.It has a twisting feature that makes filling it with a large amount loose leaf tea a breeze. The small strainer holes prevent loose particles from leaking into your glass. It has a comfortable non-slip grip and it's dishwasher safe.

$12 at Amazon
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$12 at Sur La Table$12 at Macy's

If they're into green teas but haven't yet tried making their own matcha at home, we recommend ITO EN's matcha powder as a good entry point for beginners. It has the sharp, verdant taste of matcha, but comes in an affordable price point. Plus, it's from the largest green tea distributor in Japan, so you know it's good.

$12 at Amazon
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$13 at Bokksu Grocery

Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that's made by roasting regular green tea leaves to create an amber-colored tea that's slightly sweet, slightly bitter and has a roasted flavor. It's a great choice for tea drinkers who are more experimental.

$15 at Amazon

If they're a serious tea drinker, they probably already own a good electric kettle. But if they're still heating up water on the stove, it's time to bring them into the 21st century with an electric kettle like this one from COSORI. It's easy to use one-handed, with a button to pop the lid to fill it up. It lights up while heating up, and once the kettle hits boiling point, the light flips off to let you know it's ready to use. 

$28 at Amazon

Making matcha is a ritual that deserves to be enjoyed. This kit provides everything you need to be on your way to making quality matcha the proper way. It includes a bamboo whisk and scoop, a ceramic whisk holder, a ceramic bowl, a ceramic scoop stand, a cotton tea cloth and a matcha powder sifter. 

$26 at Amazon

One can never have too many coasters, especially if they drink a lot of tea. This one features a design from British visual artist David Shrigley. 

$5 at Etsy

Black tea isn't just good for your insides, it's good for your skin, too. This moisturizer is good for aging skin that's dry and lost its firmness. Black tea is a potent antioxident and works to improve the look of skin's elasticity over time.

$95 at Sephora

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