Gifts Archives - Tea Journey

Mother’s Day Teas that Empower Women

The tea industry relies on women whose strong yet nimble fingers pluck the delicate buds from the trees and sort the imperfect from the perfect leaves. Yet women are far more likely to live in extreme poverty and have less access to education. This Mother’s Day Tea Journey celebrates the companies and individuals change that narrative by educating, empowering, and enabling women in tea. Join us in supporting those who a difference for mothers and female tea workers worldwide.

by Diana Jendoubi

Romantic Tea Infused Chocolates

There’s an ideal pairing for every kind of tea and chocolate. Finding the right combination produces a union that delights the palate and raises the individual components to a higher level.

by Diana Jendoubi

Pairing Tea With Alcohol: Dad’s New Favorite Hobby

This Father’s Day give dad the gift of a new favorite hobby, pairing tea with alcohol.

by Diana Jendoubi

What’s Tea Got To Do With Love?

In this editorial for our romance-themed issue, we recall the love story of Napoleon and Josephine and their legacy of tea ware, both of which have endured through time.

by Aravinda Anantharaman

Fragances, Tea and Love

Tea and perfume both hold the beauty of presence—the way they unfurl, fill a space, and leave behind something tender. As February invites us to celebrate love in all its forms, we present fragrances with notes of steeped leaves and cherished memories.

by Team TJ

Automated Brewers

BRU is on a mission to simplify the tea-making process. This innovative automated brewer offers the freedom to set your brewing time, water temperature, and cup size at the twist of a dial and push of a button. It allows you to perform a “stacked steep” with three different infusions. BRU saves your previous settings so you can quickly repeat the process without changing the settings every time.

by Dan Bolton

Holiday Teapots

Classic, whimsical, themed, treasured… teapots are a great way to showoff a host’s personality or as gifts for tea lovers.

by Aravinda Anantharaman

Tea On the Go

Regular travel mugs are designed to store water or beverages already made, which means one more thing to clean. Recharge by VIVA is a versatile solution that brews hot and iced tea and coffee. It solves the headache of over-steeping, leaking lids, and maintaining the optimal temperature of our drink until the very last drop.

by Dan Bolton

Tea Books for Gifting

Whether it’s gorgeous coffee table books, intimate tea memoirs, or comprehensive volumes on the different tea regions of the world, tea lovers, love books about tea. Making them the perfect gifts for those tea enthusiasts in your life.

by Alexa Campbell

Advent Calendars

Advent calendars are a lovely way to anticipate the arrival of the holidays, to be entertained and to discover new teas. So, revel in the joy of expectation. Surprises are organized neatly by day.

by Susan Bolton

Teas That Show You Care

Many companies in tea-producing regions around the world endeavor to improve the lives of women, their families, and communities. Celebrate Mother’s Day buy choosing gifts from conscious tea companies that care about making a difference.

by Diana Jendoubi

Palais des Thés | Organic Black Tea n°25

Holiday Teas

Tea makers love the holidays because it gives them an excuse to blend the most wonderful flavors for consumers eager to cozy up to a cup. Select this category to find a dozen masterful blends from France, London, Canada, and the US for holiday delight.

by Dan Bolton

A woman plucking leaves in Northern Vietnam.

Mother’s Day Teas That Empower Women

The tea industry runs on the backs of women. Their strong yet nimble fingers pluck the delicate buds from the trees, and sort the imperfect from the perfect leaves. Yet in many tea-producing countries, women are far more likely to live in extreme poverty and have less access to education. However, some people are striving to change that narrative by educating, empowering, and enabling women in tea to rise up and bring others with them. This Mother’s Day Tea Journey wants to celebrate the companies and individuals who are helping make a difference for mothers and female tea workers around the world.

by Diana Jendoubi

ZENS Mobile Moon Express Series Bright Moon Mini Twin Ceramic Travel Tea Set

Tea Sets for Travelers

You should not have to settle for hotel-room tea. Serious tea drinkers want to ensure their beverage is always available, even on leisure or business journeys. Help them tea travel in style with the elegantly designed Mobile Moon set, which includes a teapot, a lid with filter, a cup, and a hard-shell travel case available in several colors, including Coral Red and classic Zen black (dark blue shown).

by Dan Bolton

Holiday Tea Gift Sets

Tea gift sets offer an entire experience. Thoughtful and all encompassing. A tea gift set gives your friends and loved ones everything they need to become expert chaiwallahs, kombucha brewers and boba tea makers. Check out our selection of amazing tea gift sets that are guaranteed to impress.

by Diana Jendoubi

Summer Teas & Tisanes

While the sun is shining, grab a refreshing pitcher of iced tea. Whether you do all the cooking yourself or tell everyone to bring their favorite tea-inspired dish, you’ll have a good time outdoors drinking tea.

by Marten Verch

Mother’s Day Tea Blends

Each year, there are more teas created with mom in mind, and 2024 is no exception. Each one of these will warm your mother’s heart, as well as her teacup.

by Dan Bolton

Electric Kettles

Electric kettles are much more convenient, faster, and safer than using the stove or microwave to heat water. Kettles should ideally permit heating water to several pre-set temperatures. Delicate floral teas require far lower temperatures than robust black tea or Pu’er. Safety shut-offs, efficient boilers, and sturdy construction with comfortable handles and wide mouths for filling are minimums.

by Dan Bolton

Tea Clubs & Subscriptions

Annual subscriptions for tea are growing in popularity more many reasons. Subscription plans are convenient and encourage tea discovery. Tea sellers love the flexibility of offering a range of teas that reveal current trends and consumer preferences for organic teas, for example. Bagged or loose-leaf, herbals or single-origin limited editions, tea clubs are a good value and great way to learn about tea.

by Dan Bolton

Teaware

Gather round, and grab a cup as the tea is on the boil. Mugs and bags may do in a rush, but filling (and draining) these unusual and appealing pots with fine-quality loose-leaf tea is an afternoon delight.

by Susan Bolton

Mother’s Day Tea Accessories

Offer your tea loving mom an assortment of thoughtful tea accessories for Mother’s Day. From hand embroidered tea towels to decorative strainers and beautiful aprons our selection of tea gifts warm the heart and soul.

by Diana Jendoubi

Tea Confectionery

Consider these gift possibilities for moms who love tea and chocolate. Sample decadent truffles, dark and milk chocolate bars, and bonbons made with matcha and green tea, or genmaicha and hibiscus.

by Diana Jendoubi

Chef ShaniasEarlGreySconesFreshBlueberries

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Tea-Infused Recipes

Use the magic of tea to delight and honor your mom this Mother’s Day. These tea-infused recipes are the perfect way to celebrate!

by Diana Jendoubi

Tea Gift Sets for Romance

Share a cup of love with Maya, blooming tea’s sensual flavor journey. Renew your senses with top notes of fresh eucalyptus layered with hints of dark and sweet plum. Maya’s lingering aftertaste of sweet mangos will evoke sweet memories of summer romance.

by Dan Bolton

Romantic Teas

A sweet herbal tea of peach, pineapple, and lemon myrtle, Romantic Garden conjures up the poetic atmosphere of a garden strewn with delicate fruits and blossoms.

by Arielle Bove

Corporate Gifting Suggestions

Consider presenting clients and staff a corporate gift for the holidays that is guaranteed to impress.

by Dan Bolton

Pairing Tea With Alcohol: Dad’s New Favorite Hobby

This Father’s Day, give your dad the gift of experiencing the satisfaction and pride of creating something utterly delicious and unique. From single malt Scotches and artisanal Mezcals to aged Pu’ers and Assams, the fascinating world of pairing tea with alcohol will surely capture his imagination.

by Diana Jendoubi

Teaware

The imaginative and extravagant Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and Italian opera buffa: the characters are all there, from the decanters with stoppers similar to a clown cap to the jugs with skirts and arms resting on the hips and the jugs-jar with colored ribbon handle

by Aravinda Anantharaman

Tea Blends & Boxes

Tea gift sets fit to take to the office, be it across town, or upstairs! A variety of teas sure to delight.

by Arielle Bove

Tea for Two Gift Sets

Sharing a divine cup of tea or two with your sweetheart is always romantic. Make it even more special with one of these tea-for-two gift ideas.

by Diana Jendoubi

Tea Utensils

A beautiful tea tray byThéières du Monde will elevate your tea ceremonies. This finely crafted wood tray is ideal for a traditional gong fu style tea tasting for dad.

by Dan Bolton

Tea Gift Sets for Dad

Variety is the spice of life. Show a bundle of love for Dad with a gift of tea and accessories Selections include multiple teas, like these loose-leaf teas from Nepal as well as brewers, utensils, and more.

by Dan Bolton

Nakayama Stoneworks | Personal Matcha Stone Mill

Unique Tea Gifts

Now this really is for the Dad-Who-Has-Everything. This small, relatively lightweight matcha stone mill is handcrafted by master stoneworkers from stone quarried in Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture. Your father can show off traditional, perfectly ground matcha to the envy of his friends.

by Janis Hashe

Jewelry for Tea Lovers

There are traditional and treasured tokens of your love and respect, but don’t overlook amusing tea-themed jewelry choices for a modern mom.

by Susan Bolton

Spode | Christmas Tree Tea Set Ornaments

Tea Ornaments

Renowned for its rich heritage and innovative designs, Spode’s product portfolio appeals across the generations. The tea-time ornaments in this series make a perfect gift idea for the tea enthusiast. Each ornament can stand upright on a flat surface. Remove the ribbon and strings to use as year-round decor.

by Susan Bolton

Holiday Teaware

Create a nostalgic festive atmosphere in your home with the Christmassy Toy’s Delight collection. The crockery is adorned with playful motifs in red, green, and white and brings back childhood memories. To combine, collect and give. This festive-themed small milk jug is ideal for a Christmas coffee break. Enjoy reflective moments.

by Team TJ

Stove Top Kettles

Hear the kettle boil! Simple classics with elegant lines, sturdy stand-bys, kettles that make a fashion statement, and modern marvels with integrated thermometers.

by Dan Bolton

Stocking Stuffers

This practical tea journal is the perfect companion on your journey through the word of tea. On 40 pages, you can quickly and easily record your thoughts during a tea tasting. Due to its clear design, the journal is suitable for tea novices and professionals.

by Marten Verch

Marten’s Favorites

Hamburg’s tea community is unique. Virtually all the tea imported into Germany is offloaded at Bremen and Hamburg, home to 211 tea companies. In addition, there are 300 tea companies in Berlin, and München has 152. Combined, these three provinces account for a 17% share of the German market. There are 3,858 tea companies in Germany, a testament to the fact that Germans love every type of tea. This collection of holiday gifts was curated by Marten Verch, a tea consultant, and writer who lives in Hamburg.

by Marten Verch

Tea Mugs and Bowls

Teaware from matcha bowls to sturdy mugs and delicate China porcelain will find its place in the kitchen, home office, and on the dining table. Convenience, color, and style make this category a favorite for gifting.

by Susan Bolton

The Challenge of Change

This has been a year for reflection, an opportunity to re-examine our habits and everyday routines. Lockdowns and losses re-emphasize the importance of maintaining our good health―both physical and mental. Tea calmed us during the pandemic, it provided a pleasant daily pleasure―a welcome break. Tea became an at-home habit worth preserving.

by Dan Bolton

Tea-infused Beauty and Bath

Known for centuries as a skincare superfood, green tea is everywhere in cosmetics from tea-infused beauty and bath products including skin conditioners, soaps, and balms to overnight masks.

by Janis Hashe

Tea boxes/Gift sets

Gift sets of tea with teaware make memories all the more precious on Mother’s Day. These selections include infusers, tea pots, a matcha set, and sachets in tins.

by Janis Hashe

Tea Clubs & Subscriptions

So many choices! Let the blenders and brands lend you a hand by curating selections from their select lines. Tea vendors offer three month, six-month and annual options.

by Janis Hashe

Spicy Teas

Hard to imagine a more tempting winter combo: Black tea, cloves, almond flavor, orange flavor, vanilla flavor, flower petals, three types of cinnamon, and orange pieces. Gift this spicy tea in its cheerful, red 4-oz. tin—and consider keeping one for yourself, too.

by Team TJ

Paper & Tea | Advent Calendar 2022 Premium

Holiday Countdown Calendars

The exquisite whole-leaf teas and blends in this noble box are provided with first-class accessories for tea preparation. This year’s special advent calendar edition is full of high-quality surprises valued at more than 300 euros. So every day before Christmas becomes its own little festival. The gifts are lovingly wrapped in beautiful, reusable cotton bags adorned with some of our most popular illustrations and cheeky mottos.

by Susan Bolton

Tea in the Great Outdoors

High adventure is not the first thing that comes to mind for those who enjoy tea but tea is a remarkably versatile companion outdoors, hot or cold.

by Dan Bolton

Tea Accessories

Measuring caddy spoons recall the era when real shells were put in tea chests to allow buyers to take samples. Indispensable for correct tea preparation, this measuring caddy spoon is of Art déco style.

by Janis Hashe

The Comfort of Tea

During these difficult times, tea’s calming effect comforted many, but mothers most of all. If there is something missing that will make her everyday tea ritual more pleasant, now is the time to purchase that convenience. Consider a bright teapot, a brewer, tea caddy, porcelain cups, or mug. If mom has everything she needs close at hand, consider a gift of tea-themed jewelry or a book to curl up with till normalcy returns.

by Dan Bolton

Inspired by Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey aired for six seasons in the U.S., and its American fans became legion. Millions could not resist the upscale dramas of the Crawley family and its servants. If your beloved mater is among the Downtonites, why not treat her this year to a tea service fit for the denizens of the Abbey itself?

by Janis Hashe