Daily Gift Ideas

Everything Zen Teapot: Beautiful Gift Idea for Tea Lovers

December 6, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

Everything Zen Teapot with Bamboo Trivet

I’ve been looking high, low, in, out, and right, left for the most beautiful and unique Christmas gift ideas for tea lovers and tea drinkers and the beauty above actually came to me! I was sent an Everything Zen Teapot (with its beautiful bamboo trivet) in exchange for telling my tea blog readers about it.

I love mine so much I couldn’t wait to let you know abut it – I’m certain this will make an ideal gift for any tea lover in your life… including yourself!

I love that this is a quick, convenient way to infuse whole leaf tea – but there’s more to love than that. A lot of infusers are clunky and… if we’re being honest.. anything but pretty and relaxing, whereas “pretty and relaxing” are right in the Everything Zen Teapot‘s wheelhouse!

Needless to say, it’s wonderful looks (and relaxing, zen-like vibe) would be for naught if it didn’t make a perfect little pot of tea. I’m thrilled to say that it does its job beautifully. I have made every kind of loose leaf tea in the world with this little beauty and it’s fabulous each and every time.

The one I used when photographing my Everything Zen Teapot was a Strawberry Loose Leaf tea from Adagio… a personal obsession!

Everything Zen Teapot Features

Elegant design. Makes two mug size servings perfect for one or two people. Our teapot is handmade and brings a little bit of Zen to your home. We can all use more of that these days.
The generously sized tea infuser is food-grade stainless steel with a custom fit bamboo coaster.
Microwave and dishwasher safe.
The Perfect Tea Pot is also the perfect gift! It’s not always easy to find unique gifts, and here you have one!
Glass teapots are the ultimate way to brew tea, and it’s so relaxing to see the tea while it is steeping, all those flavors, essences, and colors blending into the water.

About Everything Zen

Everything Zen was founded by two Southern California friends with the vision of creating high-end, visually stunning products that make your life a little easier. The city of Los Angeles often feels like a whirlwind and it is easy to get swept away. We chose our flagship product to be a teapot to celebrate the ancient use of tea for its many health benefits, as well as for the quality of encouraging us to take pause in our busy lives. At Everything Zen we aren’t trying to stop the winds, but rather to offer some of the essentials that we have found helpful to find sanctuary within the eye of the storm. So that in those times when we all find ourselves in the chaos, we can stop, take a breath, clear our minds, have some tea and make everything just a bit more Zen.

The Everything Zen Loose Teapot with Bamboo Trivet (I’m crazy about the design on this lovely trivet) is everything you’d want in a loose leaf teapot and then some. I’m crazy about mine and guarantee you anyone on your list will be just as crazy about their’s.

Crazy Tea Chick Idea: Giving a bag of loose leaf tea (Adagio’s Strawberry or Blood Orange Loose Leaf Tea are just two of the many choices) along with this teapot makes your gift extra special. This way, they can enjoy their new favorite teapot right away… and maybe even share a mug with you!

Read more about the beautiful Everything Zen Teapot on Amazon.

Unique and GORGEOUS Tea Set (Absolutely Stunning)

November 10, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

I always say something along the lines of, “Click through for more information…” or “Click the link for a closer look…” but this time it is absolutely essential that you click through and see this gorgeous tea set up close and personal.

When I tell you about lovelies I find on Amazon, the only thing available for me to use as a picture is a tiny little (basically) thumbnail (like the one to the right).

Usually this suffices, but every now and then, the details you’re missing by not seeing it LARGE pains my tea-loving heart. In this instance, you simply have to see the larger version of these glasses. While the teapot is, itself, a real knockout, the glasses are where it’s at.

They’re simply spectacular.

This set would make a gorgeous gift idea for anyone in your life BUT, make no mistake about it, it’d also be outstanding to pull out at your own family get-togethers this Thanksgiving and Christmas.

You’ll knock their socks off.

See (No, REALLY!) this gorgeous tea set up close and personal.

Adorable Bumblebee Teapot (Fun Gift Idea for Tea Lovers)

November 8, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

The adorable Bumblebee Teapot (available on Amazon) would make a super cute gift for anyone with a fun, whimsical personality and love of tea.

I love that it comes gift-boxed – that’s always such a nice touch.

Hand painted ceramic with a raised design
Measures:9 3/4″H x 9 1/2″W x 1 3/4″
Holds 48 ounces
FDA approved/Hand washing recommended
Gift boxed

See Bumblebee Teapot for more information. I can’t get over how cute this guy is!

Adorable Honey Pot with Wood Honey Dipper (Blue or Yellow)

October 25, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

Love this! I’ve probably mentioned on the tea blog a few times how honey-obsessed I am. Seriously, my love for honey is legendary. Not only do I use it in hot tea, I also turn to it for toast, fried chicken (drizzled on hot fried chicken is like something you would not believe!), oatmeal, grits, protein balls, etc. etc. etc.

The Honey Pot with Wood Honey Dipper (pictured in Eggshell Blue – also available in a vivid yellow) is an especially beautiful honey-holder. Some people collect honey pots (which would be a fun collection, wouldn’t it??), and this would be a gorgeous addition.

Keep honey on hand with this beautifully designed honey pot, measuring 3.25 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall
Bamboo honey dipper is included. Use the dipper to drizzle honey on toast, pastries or in tea
Made from durable glazed stoneware
Lid features integrated handle and notch (to keep honey dipper in place when not in use)
To care for your honey pot, hand wash or dishwasher safe (top rack)

See Honey Pot with Wood Honey Dipper for more information and to check out the vibrant yellow one. I have to really consider starting a honey pot collection, myself. Goodness knows they’d feel right at home here in Honey Heaven!

Tea Cozies: Cute, Thoughtful, and (Very) Unique Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers

October 19, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite tea cozies from Amazon for this “Christmas Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers” post. I only recently used my first tea cozy and fell instantly in love. There’s something extra, extra comforting and… you guessed it, cozy about using a tea cozy.

Talk about well-named.

The Red and Grey Tea Cozy to the right is one of my favorites. Given that I love cats even more than I love tea, it isn’t surprising.

This thick, durable knitted cozy fits large cups and mugs – making it as perfect for coffee and hot chocolate as it is tea.

The cozy is made of 2 layers of knitted fabric and thick enough to protect your fingers while keeping your tea hot longer. Cozy has 2 strings above the handle to keep it in place.

Made from 50% wool/ 50% acrylic yarn.
Colors – red/burgundy mix, grey heather. C
cozy dimensions (unstretched): about 4”h x 10′ w (9 cm x 24.5 cm).

Hand wash, dry flat. Mug not included. See Red and Grey Tea Cozy for more information.

I also love the teal tea cozy, pictured below.

The Teal Cozy also keeps your hands from getting burned while keeping your hot beverage hot.

I love the button more than I can tell you. Talk about stylish! It fits cups and mugs that have a circumference of 10.5 inches and a height of 4 inches.

See teal tea cozy for more information about this particular tea cozy.

Amazon has more handmade tea cozies (click the link for the entire beautiful collection) than you can imagine – in tons of styles, colors, and designs. You can find the perfect one you have in mind.

There are also a lot of tea cozies for coffeehouse-style drinks (pictured below).

The beautiful hand-crocheted cup sleeve cozy on the right is a perfectly thoughtful gift idea for any coffee or tea lover.

It adds style to your cup, while also protecting your hands from heat or condensation.

People who frequent coffee shops (I’m raising my hand, here) can keep a few in their car, or even their handbag, for times when you simply must stop by the coffee shop before you go to your next destination!

This cozy is also easy to clean – simply hand wash and let it air dry.

Handmade to fit 12 to 20 oz to go coffee cups. The cozy is pictured here on a Starbucks 16-ounce plastic reusable cup (not included with purchase, of course!). It measures approximately 3.5 to 4 inches in height.

Oh, Honey! Glass, No Drip Honey Dispenser (Where Has This Been All My Life!?!)

October 10, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

Ever come across something you had no idea even existed but it’s love at first sight? The kind where you have a, “Where have you been my whole life?!?!” moment? That’s what happened a few minutes (literally MINUTES) ago when I saw this no-drip Glass Honey Dispenser on Amazon. I wasn’t even looking for it (heck, how could I – I didn’t know it existed!), but it appeared as a “recommended for you” product and I am ecstatic that it did.

I use honey A LOT. A LOT A LOT. As a heavy tea drinker, I put it in just about every mug of hot tea I make (except for Darjeeling and fruit-infused teas). I also use it on toast and in every single bowl of oatmeal I make (which is in the thousands a year).

Friends, I love oatmeal.

I estimate that I wipe down plastic bottles of honey 10 times a day. Even when they’ve been given a bath, they still seem kind of sticky, don’t they?

The Glass Honey Dispenser is just what I needed – without even knowing I needed it!

Click through the link for a closer look at this beauty. I love its looks!

Gorgeous Bamboo Tea Box: Thoughtful and Handsome Gift Idea

October 9, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

I have flipped my proverbial Crazy Tea Chick wig for tea boxes. Not only are they handsome (much more handsome, say, than umpteen dozen boxes or bags cluttering the shelf), they’re they’re an organization-lovers dream come true.

The Bamboo Tea Box, pictured here, is my favorite of the moment. I love the color of the bamboo for one thing, and I am WILD about the TEAS and design on the lid.

Gorgeous!

Great gift ideas for tea drinkers.
7.5 x 12.5 x 3.5
100% Bamboo – I absolutely love the look of bamboo.
Latching lid ensures safe keeping and travel
It’s customizable, so you can configure this box 500+ different ways with a unique multikeep slat system.
Guaranteed 100% money back no questions asked guarantee. Now that’s confidence.

See the Bamboo Tea Box for a closer look. Great gift idea!

Coffee and Tea Signs on Amazon – Great Gift Ideas for MANY of Us!

October 9, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

While I am a bona fide Crazy Tea Chick, I love my coffee as much. They serve different purposes in my mug-chugging life, but they’re both in my DNA. Thing is, that seems to be the way it is with a lot of us – we are passionate about both of these beauties.

I guess that’s why I love, love, love all of the Coffee and Tea Signs on Amazon. They pay tribute to both of our passions.

The black and white Coffee + Tea Sign to the right has a vintage look to it I love. This would be perfect for a kitchen or even an office, wouldn’t it?

You know – let them know where you stand!

I also love the Whitewashed Wood Tea & Coffee Arrow Signs, pictured on the left. In fact, they’re one of my favorite things of the moment – I love them!

These have a rustic feel that is my aesthetic. They kind of sum up my relationship with coffee and tea as well.

Coffee gets me going, while tea helps me head in the other direction. One launches me and the other helps me come in for a landing!

This would make a great gift idea for anyone who travels the same caffeinated path.

Description:

Wall mounted Tea & Coffee whitewashed wood arrow signs perfect for use in your coffee shop, cafe, or break room
Can be used for decorative or directional purposes
Whitewashed wood finish complements rustic decors
Easy to mount to wall surfaces with proper hardware (Mounting hardware included)
SPECS: 15.75 W x 0.75 D x 6.0 H (in inches)

There are many, many, many Coffee and Tea Signs on Amazon – some that sit on shelves (or counters or desks) and others that are made for hanging around. Some even light up! These would make wonderful, thoughtful gifts for anyone who loves coffee and tea.

Beautiful Elephant Tea Mug: Perfect Gift Idea for Tea Lovers

September 16, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

So, just how gorgeous can one tea mug be?!?!?! This deliciously unique and uncommonly beautiful Elephant Tea Mug is available on Amazon and would make a PERFECT gift for any tea lover in your life – even if the tea lover is you.

Especially if the tea lover is you! I mean, if you can’t buy a gift for yourself, who can you buy a gift for?

ELEPHANT SHAPED TEA MUG – The appealing shape of this pachyderm makes it a pleasure to hold. Wrap your cold hands around the round body to warm them up on a chilly day.
INTEGRATED TEA BAG HOLDER – The sculpted head complete with ears and trunk holds a clever opening that neatly stashes your teabag when you’re done steeping and want to enjoy your soul-sustaining brew.
COMPLETE ELEPHANT SHAPE – The elephant’s body holds your tea or coffee, the head stores the tea bag, the tail forms the mug handle, and it even stands on four detailed elephant feet.
OVERSIZED MUG – This adorable mug holds a full 15 ounces. Made of heat-resistant ceramic. Machine washable.
MAKES A GREAT GIFT – A wonderful and practical gift for any tea drinker or collector or elephant housewares.

Click the following link or the adorable picture above for more information: Elephant Tea Mug!

Tea (or Coffee) Mugs for MiMis, Grandmas, Grandpas, Nannas, and Other Superheroes!

June 28, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

What is it about grandparents?? We LOVE letting the world know about our grandbabies and grandchildren! Seriously, we all but announce it to everyone we meet.

“Hi… How are you doing? I have a grandbaby and he’s 18 months old. He is so adorable and rotten and…”

Surely it’s not just me. Just kidding – I know it’s not!

The beautiful burton + BURTON mug above is one of my favorite Mother’s Day gifts. Somehow, my Chai Tea Lattes just taste better out of it than other mugs. Don’t ask why. My daughter bought if for me in a local store, but there are a lot of burton + BURTON mugs on Amazon. They also have other “names” than MiMi (that just happens to be the name the adorable and rotten 18 month old knows me by).

There are also mugs for parents, grandfathers, and other walks of life. They’re all super gorgeous. Click any of the links to see the beauties.

And… say… have I told you about my grandbaby? He’s 18 months old….