Gifts for Tea Lovers
Tea lovers usually have the teapot, the mugs, and more tins than they can drink. Here are the questions worth asking before choosing something new.
What do you get someone who loves tea?
Something tied to tea that isn't another tea accessory. A gift made with tea, that they can wear or live with every day, stands out from the usual tins and infusers.
What's a good gift for a tea lover who already has everything?
Art made with tea. Each Teascarf Brooklyn scarf is made from an original tea-printed artwork by Brooklyn artist Reed Slater. The colors come from steeped tea bags dried on paper, and that artwork is transferred to silk. It's a tea gift they won't already own.
How is art made with tea?
Steeped tea bags are layered and dried on paper. Different teas leave different colors: rust, gold, burgundy, soft greens. The result is an original tea print. Each scarf design starts as one of these artworks. Watch how it's done.
Which colors make the best gift?
Pick the color they already wear.
- Rare Earth is rust and gold, warm and easy with camel, brown, and black.
- Purple Rain is burgundy and red, rich against gray and navy.
- Peacock Green is blue, teal, and violet with a lavender edge.
- Clear Blue and Blue Dream are the blues, the easiest colors to wear with almost anything.
What size scarf makes a better gift?
- 24" square ($79 silk chiffon, $89 silk-wool) is the safer gift. It ties at the neck, in the hair, or on a bag, and works for anyone. See all small scarves.
- 52" square ($175 silk chiffon, $195 silk-wool) is the bigger gesture. It wraps over the shoulders or around the neck like a shawl. See all oversized scarves.
If unsure, choose the 24".
Silk chiffon or silk-wool?
- Silk chiffon is sheer and light. Good for someone who wears scarves year-round, indoors and out.
- Silk-wool (70% wool, 30% silk) is opaque, softer, and warmer. Good for fall and winter, and for someone who's often cold.
One note for jewelry wearers: the silk-wool weave is loose and delicate, and rings or bracelets can snag it. See both fabrics up close.
What's a tea lover gift under $100?
A 24" scarf, at $79 in silk chiffon or $89 in silk-wool. Or an 18" pillow cover at $45, made from its own original tea-printed artwork.
What's a tea gift for the home?
Pillow covers. Each is made from an original tea-printed artwork, separate from the scarf designs, so the tea print becomes part of a room. A pair in two designs works well on a couch or reading chair. Shop pillow covers.
Does the gift come with anything extra?
Every order over $50 includes a signed original 4×6" tea print on paper. That makes it two gifts in one: something to wear, and a small piece of original art to frame.
Can you pair a scarf with tea?
Yes. A scarf with a box of their favorite tea makes a simple, complete gift. The tea in the box and the tea in the art connect without needing explanation.
Is it a good gift for someone who doesn't usually wear scarves?
The 24" square is the easiest start. It can be tied to a bag handle or worn in the hair, so it doesn't have to be worn at the neck. A pillow cover is another option for someone who'd rather not wear one at all.
How do you care for a silk scarf?
Dry clean only. For a softer look, it can be carefully hand washed in cold water and dried flat.
How does shipping work?
Shipping is free within the US with no minimum. Orders ship within the US only. Two or more pieces get 15% off the whole order.
When should you order for the holidays?
Earlier is better. Ordering by early December leaves time for delivery and wrapping.