by Abby Morrison
November 10, 2020
It's that time of year again, where memories are made, traditions are started, and gifts are exchanged. Shopping for everyone on your list can be tough, but if the idea of gift-shopping gives you a case of the Christmas blues, have no fear. Here at Adagio, we've got the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
The Sweet Tooth
Whether you're looking for gifts for your kids, a chocolate-loving co-worker, a late-night sundae snacker, or anyone else who can't say no to a new sweet treat, we've got all your bases covered.
For sweets lovers who love to snack, we suggest our
Tea Cookies,
Matcha Pretzels, or our
Honey to sweeten any dish or drink.
We also offer a wide variety of sweet teas, including our
Sweet Tooth Sampler, where you can try a variety of dessert-inspired teas.
There are some great stand-alone teas that will satisfy any craving! These include:
Honeybush Blueberry Pancake,
Maple Creme Oolong,
Candy Apple, Butterscotch,
Chocolate Truffle, and
Rooibos Pecan Turtle!
Use our
Advanced Search feature to find more flavors those sweet-toothed loved ones will enjoy!
The Traveler
2020 has been a tough year for those of us who like to go out and about. But fear not, we've still got ways for your loved one to experience the big, wide world, even if they can't go there in person.
For your favorite globetrotter, we suggest our
Roots collection. Learn all about teas sourced directly from farms all over the world, as well as the farmers themselves!
We also have a variety of teas that will transport you worldwide with just a sip. This includes our Tropics tea (available in
white,
decaf,
iced, and
rooibos varieties), our Thai tea (available in
hot,
chai, or
iced chai varieties).
Teas from China, Africa, South America, and Japan, which can be bought in
samplers or on their own. Try the
Advanced Search feature to find them quickly!
For travel that's a little closer to home, we also offer a variety of on-the-go tea tumblers and infusers, such as our metal
ToasTEA travel infuser or our glass, double-walled
ModerniTEA and
ActiviTEA infusers.
The Foodie
For foodies, the obvious answer is tea. And with hundreds of teas in our catalog, you wouldn't be wrong. But if you're looking for something your foodie can really sink their teeth into, we also offer some great kitchenware and ingredients.
For spices, we now offer a wide variety of
culinary favorites, such as orange peels, aniseed, ginger, cloves, cocoa nibs, and even our very own tea-infused
steak rub.
And for those who want to go the extra mile, we also have our
GritTEA grinder, so that any tea can now transform into a new favorite spice.
For those who love kitchen gadgets, we also have our
Sand Timer, to get that perfectly brewed cup every time, our
Matcha Accessories, and
Paper Tea Filters, which are perfect for adding teas to soups, broths, and other liquids.
Lastly, of course, for the tea itself, we've got flavor profiles for any chef. For smokiness, we suggest classics like
Lapsang Souchong or
Gunpowder.
For something earthy, why not explore a fermented
Pu-Erh, like our bestselling
Pu-Erh Dante or
Pu-Erh Poe?
Matcha and
Chai both go swimmingly with baked goods and speciality drinks.
If you'd like to get something really special, check out our
Masters teas collection, which include some of our finest selections.
The Nerd
From anime fans to Whovians, from gamers to superheros, from comic devourers to musical lovers, no matter what fuels your loved ones geekdom, we've got a tea for you. Browse our
fandom blends and
fandom samplers for inspiration, or do a quick search on their favorite series to see what we've got in store.
Fandom too new to have it's own sampler yet? Don't like a flavor profile for their favorite hero or villain? Have no fear, with our
custom blends you can also create new teas on the fly to make sure every nook and cranny of their preferred universe fits them just right.
The Health Nut
Whether your loved one is looking to get a head start on their New Year's resolutions or already lives healthy every day, we've got great options for every good health guru on your list.
To get started, why not check out our
Tea Candles? And no, we don't mean the little candles that come in tins, we mean candles that smell like tea! With scents like jasmine, Masala chai, lemongrass or vanilla tea, their home, yoga studio, or meditation space will become the perfect good health oasis.
For those looking to take the next step beyond that, we also offer our
Wellness Teas, which can help aid anything from
tummy troubles to
sore throats,
colds,
weight management,
cramps, and more.
The Spontaneous One
Thinking about that one friend who always wants to try the newest restaurant or picks up hobbies faster than you can count? We've got them covered.
Check out our
portions and
samplers to give them something new to try.
For the gift that keeps on giving, sign them up for one of our clubs, such as our
Better Tea Club or
Tea of the Month Club.
Looking for something even more out of the box? Try some of our most unique teas, such as our
Chili Lime Green, Tangerine Tuxedo,
Kentucky Bourbon, or
White Strawberry Basil.
The Historian
Tea has been around for thousands of years, so what better gift to give your own personal history buff than a great new tea or accessory?
For those who want the authentic tea experience, we suggest our Yixing teaware, which is available both on our
Adagio and
Masters sites.
Yixing teapots have been used since the 15th century in China. Made from clay, they absorb the tea's flavor and oils over time. To preserve the integrity of the flavor, we suggest only brewing one kind of tea per pot.
We also offer
Cast Iron (not suitable for applying directly to heat) and
Glazed Iron teapots (can be used as both a kettle and a teapot), which hail from Japan and China, respectively. For matcha fans, we have our beautiful
chawan bowls, which have been used in Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries.
For those looking to connect with historic teas, why not try one from Yunnan, China, the birthplace of tea? We offer several teas from Yunnan, such as our
Yunnan Gold,
Yunnan Golden Curls,
Yunnan Jig, and
Yunnan Noi.
The Tea Fan: from Beginner to Addict
And of course, no tea gift list would be complete without suggestions for someone who loves tea! Whether you're looking for someone just getting started or someone who can pair a tea with every meal, we've got ideas for you.
For the beginner, we suggest starting with the basics. We offer a variety of
kettles and other
tea-making accessories to get them started, as well as our
Tea Starter Set to help get them on their feet.
For those looking to take the next steps towards becoming a true aficionado (or tea party host) we also offer
mug sets, a
water purifier, and
individualized infusers.
Finally, for the true tea fan, we've got
storage options for all their blends, shirts to show off their favorite beverage, and
tea clubs to make sure their supplies never run dry.
The Person who has Everything
Last, but not least, we have the proverbial problem giftee, the person who has everything. But fear not, even for the person who already has all of the above, we've got a great idea: the
gift card. Because while they might have every tea on the planet, with teas this good, eventually they'll want to order more.
There's also a great
seasonal gifts! The
12 Days of Christmas set has unique packagings, great teas, and will only be around while supplies last.
The
Loose Leaf Advent Calendar has limited-edition teas not found anywhere else on Adagio's website!
Tinsel Teas have made their appearance! These special sample tins and limited-edition teas are also only available during the holiday season.
We hope that this gift guide has given you some great ideas for your loved ones this year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends at Adagio.