Great Gift Items Under $30 for Tea Lovers

There are so many varieties of gifts available for the tea lover on your list, it is difficult to describe only a few in this article. Variances differ due to personal choice, personal taste, and cost. So, please know there are other items available

Tea Sets
Tea Sets include both the teapot and the cups. They make for an easy and convenient gift item for the tea lover you are buying for. There are a variety to choose depend, depending on your taste.

For the tea lover in your life that is interested in the Asian arts, there is a beautiful 5-piece ceramic piece tea set available. Known as the Asiana, it includes the teapot and four cups. It comes in a beautiful brown hue with complementary black highlights. The teapot holds 24 ounces, while the cups hold 6 ounces. It is not dishwasher safe and needs to be hand-washed. The tea set comes boxed. Priced at only $19.95, this is a great deal. Many places offer gift-wrapping for an additional charge.

I have the Asiana set and love it. It was given to me as a housewarming gift. I have also seen it on www.stashtea.com. Check out their online selection. They offer shipping, also.

There also are a variety of other Asian-style clay and/or ceramic teapot sets available. If you are near an International District, there are a multitude of choices available. In fact, it's fun to check out what's available in those stores. The prices cannot be beat, many times. Check around.

For the more elegant taste, purchase an elegant appearing ceramic teapot set. One of the most popular designs available is known as the Blue Willow. It is the flowery blue and white design we have all seen.

Tea Pots
Single teapots are also a great gift item for the tea lover on your list. Perhaps, your recipient has the cups, but needs something to make the tea in. There are some beautifully crafted ones available. Sizes vary from personal to 6-cup. In fact, many times you see a tea set, the teapot can be purchased separately. Simply check around.

For instance, the above-mentioned Blue Willow design ceramic teapot is available brand new for about $30.

For the stoneware lover, Pfaltzgraff makes a beautiful holiday teapot that comes with a tea infuser. I know Pfaltzgraff stoneware to last forever. (If you don't drop it.) Mine have lasted for 30years. The quality is top notch. Plus, the stoneware holds the heat well. The tea infuser holds loose-leaf tea. Having a tea infuser come with the teapot saves both time and frustration. That is a definite added feature. The teapot holds one quart. It can be purchased for $20.

Check out Pfaltzgraff at www.pfaltzgraff.com for their online catalog. It's enormous.

Individual teapots can be purchased at most finer department stores.

Bulk Tea Assortment
An assortment of bulk teas will be loved by your tea lover. They can be purchased in many bulk food sections of grocery stores, which makes for ease. Simply pick up some while doing your grocery shopping. A small amount will suffice. Consider this a sampling since you will be purchasing about four different varieties.

Bulk teas range from $5-$20 per pound. Don't let the price scare you, though. Purchase 2-3 ounces of each. This way, you will have about four varieties. Your tea lover will enjoy the variety.

Either put your bulk tea into baby jars or small plastic Ziploc bags. Label each with the tea. Put the date on the label to assure freshness. The baby jars or bags should cost about $5. Or, purchase clean baby jars at garage sales for $.10. Look around.

Now, put the packaged tea into a small tin. Tins can be purchased for about $5. Or, buy one at a garage sale for $1. Wrap accordingly with gift-wrap.

If you don't want to go through all of the above, many tea shops and stores sell bulk tea already packaged and priced. Simply purchase this and put your gift tag on it. Just be sure to take off the price, of course.

There you go, follow any of the above suggestions and your tea lover is sure to cherish your gift while sipping on their favorite beverage!