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.

Gifts That Make Young People Smile

You don’t want to be the reason children have to pretend to be gracious when accepting your gift. Take a look at some of these suggestions:

Gifts for the 8+ crowd:

My 11-year-old nephew has played with this ‘Lego: Make Your Own Movie Kit’ since last Christmas. It’s a bargain at $16.

Gifts that will make every young person happy: "Lego Make Your Own Movie"

We don’t have any personal experience with this LEGO Friends Funny Octopus Ride. Spinning the octopus’ top hat keeps the cars flying up, down, and round & round.  We just love it! $39.99

Lego Friends funny Octopus Ride makes a great gift.

These tiny classic toys are bound to start, or add to, a collection. See all the World’s Smallest at Amazon.com

Gifts that are bound to start a collection would include Tiny classic toys

This simple, fun game will liven up any get together for around $10

Gifts that are great for laughs still include games!

The iconic Chia Pet continues to entertain us!

Chia pet is an iconic gift (now in zombie and all the popular movie characters)

These are the sweetest bookmarks!

Sweet Bookmarks make an adorable gift.

Stance socks are high quality, comfortable, and kids love them.

Gift your young'un with Stance Socks. Kids love them!

This is just the coolest nightlight. Three glowing balls are portable and stay illuminated for 30 minutes. $55

Cool nightlight is 3 glowing balls.

Goodies for those living in “teendom”

A great stocking stuffer for $5 (and free shipping) are these decals for their laptop’s space bar. Space bar. Get it?

Gifts don't have to be expensive. These Space decals for a keyboard space bar make great stocking stuffers for $5

This mini fridge conserves a teen’s energy and keeps them hydrated. Get it for $45

Gifts like this mini fridge can help keep a teen hydrated.

My then 15-year-old nephew quickly stole a Soda Stream during our 2019 Dirty Santa game. Maybe the teen on your list would enjoy one, too! These can be found on sale for $50.

Soda Stream is very desirable by the today's teens.

Baby Yoda Bluetooth Speaker allows you to use “the force” to stream for $30

Baby Yoda blue tooth speaker is a great gift.

They would love these! They can be personally engraved with emojis, text, and numbers for free!

These can be personally engraved with emojis, text, and numbers for free

What student wouldn’t love to have a classic army-style messenger bag?

Gifts like this classic army messenger bag is perfect for the student.

Millennials and Gen Z

Words and phrases such as “on trend”, “give back”, “innovative”, “retro” and “green” all hint at what these young adults care about.

Here’s a lovely belt that’s “on trend” for $68

Gifts like this On-trend retro belt comes in a variety of colors.

Give back while you shop for this $20 water filter. With every one purchased, a school child receives safe water for an entire school year!

Gifts like this Life straw provide a donation of safe water to a school child for a year.

Vinyls are hip again and will sound rich and vibrant on this $69 Crosley Voyager Turntable

Vinyls are back! Now, every young person needs a turntable.

Wrist or ankle weights, Bala Bangles, are made with recycled steel, elastic, and silicone. You can purchase them here for $65

Bala Bangles, are made with recycled steel, elastic, and silicone.

Purchasing these lovely, featherweight earrings support an underrepresented entrepreneur’s small business. $42

Gifts, like these lovely, featherweight earrings also support an under-represented entrepreneur's small business.

A vintage-inspired BlueTooth speaker that blends modern technology with retro vibes.

Gifts can be retro and modern with this blue tooth speaker.

We hope you love the products we suggested! Feel free to leave your comments below.

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25 Advent Calendars That Sleigh

There are now Advent calendars for seemingly all ages and interests. Heightened holiday anticipation grows with the opening of miniature doors to receive tiny treasures.

But before we talk about the Advent calendars that are for receiving, let’s talk about those that encourage giving

A “Reverse Advent Calendar,” is just that. Fill each drawer with a suggestion for something that will be a source of joy. Pet food, snacks and toys for the animal shelter; a thermos, clean socks, gloves, hand wipes for a homeless person. For 24 days, starting on December 1st, place the selected item into a container. Then on Christmas Eve, take the collected items to the senior’s home, local food bank, animal shelter or any cause about which you feel strongly. My favorite way to get started is by using a traditional Advent calendar that can be used every year for this new family tradition.

Advent Calendars are not just traditional anymore! But they can still be used to do a Reverse Advent Calendar.

Delight Children

Advent Canlendars for children can include dinosaurs now.

Living in the Bluegrass State, horses must be considered.

Advent Calendar for the horse lover.

This book-a-day collection delivers a magical, surprise story every day leading to Christmas.

Book-A-Day Advent Calendar for the reader

Find the secret unlock code for Darth Vader in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Star Wars fans will love the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Advent Calendar

I was conflicted with categorizing the next two calendars. Adults often enjoy collecting toys and eating Harry Potter treats.

There's an Advent Calendar for Harry Potter fans

Mmmmm…do you think I like this one because of the Fizzing Whizbees?

Advent Calendar for Harry Potter includes Fizzy Whizbees

Adult Beverages

There’s tea

Advent Calendar for tea lovers

…and coffee

Coffee lovers can have their own Advent Calendar

…And, Oh, my gosh! Cocoa Bombs!

How about an Advent Calendar of Cocoa Bombs?

There’s hard seltzer

Hard Seltzer Advent Calendar

And you can find beer and wine Advent Calendars at this site, as well.

Etsy is the go-to destination for all things special this holiday season. Find unique Advent Calendars, including this one for cocktails.

Even Santa would appreciate an Advent Calendar of daily cocktails

Options For Men

Jerky Advent Calendar – Cow Carolers

O Holy Cow is an Advent Calender men would appreciate. It has different Jerky each day!

Fishing Fly Lures fill this calendar:

Especially for the fisheman (or woman) - the Fly Fishing Lure Advent Calendar

The ManVent has a surprise behind every door (things like hot sauce)!

ManVent is the original Advent Calendar for men and includes different things like hot sauce

Choices For Women

Sure, riding a one-horse open sleigh is fun, but look!

Were you a fan of the TV Series Friends? There's an Advent Calendar just for you!

There has been little joy in 2020. With the pandemic and the stress of the election, it’s been, all Hallmark Channel, all the time.

There's even an Advent Calendar for Hallmark Christmas lovers

This nail dip Advent Calendar is complete with 24 unique one-ounce shades plus a new surprise gift for day 25. It’s taking real self-constraint for me not to hit the “Buy” button!

This nail dip Advent Calendar is complete with 24 unique one-ounce shades

Target’s Best of Box Advent Calendar:

Target's has their own Advent Calendar with beauty aids

Knitters, crocheters and yarn stashers would LOVE this!

Knitters and crocheters will love this Advent Calendar made just for them

Fancy

Scented little gems

Scented gems each day

Gourmet Jams & spreads, including Raspberry & Lychee

Gourmet jams and spreads can be a daily treat

Confections

Chocolate has gone to a new level in Godiva's Advent Calendar

Furry Friends

You can even get an Advent Calendar of Dog Treats for your furry friends

Fancy Feast® Feastivities Advent Calendar

Fancy Feast has an Advent Calendar for your loved cats

Advent Calendars of the Past

Which 2019 Advent Calendar measures four feet in height, weighs 155 pounds and has a $112,000 price tag?

You have to see this!

This 2019 Advent Calendar from Tiffany's measures four feet in height, weighs 155 pounds and has a $112,000 price tag

Beginning with 1987, Advent had my young boys moving a mouse to countdown to Christmas.

The 1980s Avon Advent Calendar had a mouse that was moved every day

Adults can now join the children who rush to their Advent calendar to see what treasure they’ll uncover.

Some are going to an “Out of Stock” status as I write this post, so don’t wait!

I Saw These and Thought of You (Easy Halloween Hacks)

Here are a few interesting Halloween-y ideas that I’d like to share. Most are fast and easy–a habit I have yet to change since retiring. With all that time on my hands, I should be able to make this costume for Halloween:

Halloween costume all a-glitter

But these are much more reasonable…

Halloween hair clip resembling skeleton hand

Buy this hair clip at Etsy

Make a large TY Beanie tag using felt. Attach to collar and Ta-Da! Your dog just got more adorable!

Halloween costumers are for dogs, too!

A white T-shirt can be transformative

Not into being a Mad Scientist? See other creations made from a white tee-shirt

Clever “Baby Bump” Costume

Clever costume for that "baby bump"

I have no information on this dress, but I LOVE it!

Creative dress can be worn year round

Here’s a Dollar Store DIY that’s really cool

Halloween decorations can be purchased at Dollar Tree

Another great dollar store DIY.

Window coverings from Dollar Store resemble Hades

Find more dollar store hacks here.

Many can attest I’ve been crocheting quite a bit lately. I’m so glad I came across this little gem. I’m pretty sure I’ll have it done by Halloween. Get the free pattern!

Free crochet pattern for a Halloween wreath

This elegant, bottom-up bouquet is easy!

Put roses upside down in a glass for a quick decoration

A glorious no-carve pumpkin.

No carve pumpkins are available in a variety of stores

Did you know that Buffalo Bill’s house from “The Silence of the Lambs” is up for sale? You’ll need a cool $300K (lotion not included).

Buffalo Bill's house (from Silence of the Lambs) is for sale

If you’re not getting into a costume for this year’s virtual Chipotle Boorito promotion, try these pies! Yes, they are pies!

Amazing Halloween pies

Did you know you can make homemade candy corn? Yes. You. Can.

Thank you, Alton Brown. Get his recipe.

You can make homemade candy corn

And, finally, something on which we can all agree …

RIP 2020 (thankfully!)

Cheers to that!

Bloody cocktail

Make your own “Flaming Dragon’s Blood” (thyme and raspberry daiquiri), cocktail.

Stay spooky my friends!