Tea Related Gifts

• Loose-leaf tea produces a stronger-tasting beverage than the pre-packaged bag counterpart. Full House Images/Lifesize/Getty Images

  Many cultures have special ceremonies that revolve around tea: the Chinese, Japanese and British are most closely associated with tea traditions. The English enjoy a daily tea tradition known as "tea time," while the Chinese celebrate weddings with a special tea ceremony. If you have a tea lover in your life, consider a gift of tea and tea-related accessories to make their afternoon cup even more special.

Loose Leaf Tea

• If you think there are a lot of bagged teas to choose from, the number and variety of loose teas will boggle the mind. Loose teas are higher quality, producing better flavor and allowing the individual to make the tea as weak or as strong as they like. Loose teas can be brewed directly in boiling water or by using an infuser which acts like a tea bag, keeping the leaves from floating in the tea water.

Full Tea Service

• A full tea set will help your tea lover share their hobby with others. A complete set includes tea cups and saucers along with a matching tea pot, creamer and sugar dish. Some sets include an infuser for brewing loose tea, or an infuser can be purchased separately.

Tea Chest

• A tea chest will turn a shelf full of jumbled tea bags into a beautifully arranged display case. You can purchase a tea chest pre-filled with a selection of bagged teas, or you can select a simple box and fill it yourself with your friend's favorite varieties.

Tea Cozies and Catchers

• Protecting your tabletops is part of being a tea enthusiast. Including a cozy or a drip catcher along with your gift of tea will ensure your tea lover's beverage stays in the cup and off the table. Tea cozies wrap around a teapot and keeps the teapot warm as well as catch drips that might ruin a wooden table. Drip catchers also catch drips; wrapping a drip catcher around the spout prevents tea from running down the side of the pot.