Tea lovers are surprisingly hard to buy for. They usually have a favourite mug and a cupboard full of tea already. The trick is to give them something that adds to their ritual. Here are eight ideas they'll actually use.
1. A matcha gift set
If they love tea but have never made matcha properly, this is the gift that opens a new door. Our Matcha Ceremony Gift Set includes a ceramic bowl, bamboo whisk, whisk holder, sieve, scoop and spoon, packed in a gift box. From £34.99 with free UK delivery.
2. Ceremonial-grade matcha
Pair the set with a tin of good matcha powder, or give it on its own to someone who already has the tools.
3. Loose-leaf tea selection
A tasting box of loose-leaf teas lets them explore new blends, from first-flush Darjeeling to smoky lapsang souchong.
4. A glass teapot
Watching loose leaves unfurl is half the fun. A glass teapot with a built-in infuser is practical and beautiful.
5. A tea infuser
A good stainless steel infuser is a small, useful gift that makes loose-leaf tea easy at home or work.
6. A temperature-control kettle
Green tea and matcha taste best below boiling. A variable-temperature kettle is a treat for anyone serious about tea.
7. A handmade mug or cup
Every tea lover has a favourite mug, and there's always room for one more if it's beautiful.
8. A tea journal or book
A book about tea history or a tasting journal is a thoughtful gift for the curious tea drinker.
Our pick
For a gift that feels special and gets used every day, we'd go for a matcha gift set. It's a complete experience in one box, and there's nothing else to buy apart from the matcha. Order by 1 December for Christmas delivery.
Not sure where to start with matcha? Read what's in a matcha set and how to make matcha at home.
