Do you have a tea lover in your life? Perhaps you are one yourself. Married to an Irishman, you can bet tea is in stock here at all times, in a lot of variety. Whether it’s the feeling of a hug in a cup you enjoy, aid for a sore throat or cold, part of your daily calming ritual, or simply a tasty liquid to boost your antioxidant intake, tea has it all. Luckily, we have the perfect brands that make the best tea and tea related products to treat yourself and any tea lovers.
The award-winning gourmet tea company based in Hawaii has come out with even more blends as unique as the islands only this time, focusing on the well being and overall health of the tea drinking community. Tea Chest Hawaii presents Hawaiian Natural Tea‘s MANA – Tea for immunity. Sip on this blend of organic cinnamon, organic mint, organic hibiscus and Hawaii grown adaptogens, moringa and mamaki to embrace the spiritual power within all of us. With each sip you will boost resilience and immune fitness. You can try MANA or one of Hawaiian Natural Tea‘s other brand new triple health defense teas, NANEA (Tea for anxiety and stress) and OLENA (Tea for inflammation), now, or wait for their Maika’i Gift Box (including all three blends) dropping in a few short weeks for the ultimate health support.
Available at teachest.com/collections/hnt
Tea Runners Subscription Box – $25.00
Every month, Tea Runners delivers a curated collection of four top quality loose leaf teas, along with tasting notes and brewing instructions. Within those boxes, you can customize your subscription even further, really delving into exactly the taste and variety you’d like. If you’re not looking for a commitment, you also have the ability to shop individual teas, choosing from rare and award-winning brands which is of utmost importance to those that truly love to brew and steep. These are fun, and the flavors are interesting as well.
Also available on Amazon.
Winter Warmth Tea Flight from Chariteas – $36.00+
Cozy up by the hearth with Fireside Orange. This black tea blend contains orange peel, cloves, cinnamon, and all things nice. Wake up to a cup full of Christmas Morning; a smooth rooibos blend with organic cacao nibs. Lastly, uplift the soul with Minty Meadow, a Chinese green tea blended with peppermint and spearmint. Chariteas Tea Flight is sure to keep you and your loved ones feeling good season long. Each season has different teas and flavors, and you can always shop flavors as well. Chariteas works with sustainable tea farms in order to craft custom blends. Chariteas cares about the environment and with each purchase of tea, they replant trees. There’s noting we don’t like about these teas, from the flavors to their environmental commitment.
Emme Essentials Rose Tea – wood wick candle – 8.5oz – $33 | 4oz – $15
No steeping necessary, just set a light and floral tone by lighting a Rose Tea candle and indulge in notes of rose, hibiscus, and Spring musk. Hand-poured in micro-batches in New York City, Emme Essentials is a collection of luxury candles dedicated to Asian influenced flavors. The Asian-American-owned brand elevates the industry with candles beautifully representative of Asian culture. The brand “smells like memories” for those who’ve enjoyed an Asian upbringing (I’m told!) Now everyone can partake in the traditional scents of this beautiful culture and also set the fragrant atmosphere to make new favorite memories. All wood-wick candles are free from gluten, toxin, paraben, and phthalate and come from renewable sources. The brand’s shipping is carbon neutral to minimize its environmental impact with all candles offered in reusable glass vessels with up to 80 hours of burn time. Another tea related scent that will catch tea lovers attention is Matcha.
Available at emmeessentials.co
Matcha – Price Varies
The vegan and organic matcha tea starter set is a best seller. It includes a bowl, scoop, whisk, sifter, and a premium, Tenchi Ceremonial Organic 30g size of matcha green tea. Perfect for those new to the art of matcha, it may be customized with either a black or white bowl; each accessory is hand-made. With well-balanced, sweet and full flavor, Matcha’s cultivation requires that each stone-ground leaf receive the absolute highest level of attention — the perfect blend of ancient cultivation techniques and modern agricultural science. My son is a huge matcha fan- we tried out these “on the go” packets, and he really loved them. Easy and he could make the drinks himself, they were flavorful and he really enjoyed them.
Who’s ready for tea time? These adorable, dress style socks are super soft, ultra comfy, and made to last for years to come. The bottom of the socks read “If You Can Read This, Bring Me Some Tea,” printed in non-slip ink. The design features tea bags, kettles, lemons, sugar spoons, tea leaves, and steaming mugs. Perfect for surprising tea lovers and aficionados, Sunday tea party favors, birthdays, Christmas, graduation and other special occasions. The tea enthusiast in your life will be sure to love them.
Also available on Amazon.
Pennie’s Tea – Price Varies
Pennie’s Tea is good for the mind, body, and soul. The selections include herbal, detox, black, green, flavored, and loose leaf teas, a variety so good you’ll have no problem finding the blend that works best for you. Sip to relax with a hot or iced tea, or help address common ailments, such as bloating, acid reflux, and an upset stomach. Feel good enjoying these flavorful teas and know that proceeds support victims of domestic violence (the founder is a survivor from an abusive relationship). Pennie’s Tea is more than tea, it’s a movement.
