| A gourmet tea gift basket is always an appropriate | | | | recipient only drinks oolong tea, look for a basket that |
| gift. Next to water, tea is actually the second most | | | | will include only oolong. |
| consumed beverage in the world. Coffee may be | | | | - If you select a tea gift that includes the traditional |
| more popular in America, but the rest of the world | | | | loose leaves instead of bags, you may want to look |
| prefers tea. In recent years, it has taken on an edge of | | | | for a gift basket that includes a tea infuser. Even when |
| sophistication and has been widely publicized for its | | | | the tea is gone, the infuser will remain as a reminder of |
| health benefits. High-quality, fine tea is a welcome treat | | | | your thoughtful gift. |
| for a tea lover or someone who is just learning to | | | | - Look at the photo's of the gifts and consider the |
| appreciate the pleasure a good cup of tea can bring. | | | | visual attractiveness of the arrangement. Do gourmet |
| An online search for "gourmet tea gift baskets" yields | | | | tea products in the basket blend with the colors of |
| thousands of retailers offering a wide range of choices | | | | ribbon, filler and the basket itself? Think about the gift |
| in all price ranges. It can be difficult to know which | | | | basket like gift wraps on a package - you want it to |
| seller really knows about tea-leaf production, has fresh | | | | be pretty and perfect. |
| inventory, and carries high-quality products. Following | | | | - Some tea baskets will include other items such as |
| these tips may make your selection easier: | | | | baked goods, flavored sugars, and lovely china cups |
| - Buy from a retailer who specializes in fine teas. Many | | | | and other tea-related items and gifts. Think about the |
| gift shops will include tea gift baskets in their online | | | | recipient and decide if they will enjoy these items or if |
| stores. But gourmet tea means the highest quality tea, | | | | your money would be better spent on more luxurious |
| specially packaged for freshness and flavor. A | | | | tea for their enjoyment. |
| gourmet tea specialty shop will not keep inferior or old | | | | Gourmet tea gift baskets are wonderful gifts for all |
| inventory in stock. | | | | kinds of occasions. Think beyond the standard events |
| - Everybody likes variety. One of the nicest things | | | | like Mother's Day, thank you and get well gifts, and |
| about a gourmet tea gift basket is that they usually | | | | housewarming presents. Sending a tea gift basket |
| include an assortment of different types and different | | | | allows you to easily turn an ordinary day into a special |
| flavors of tea. However, if you are sure the your | | | | one. |