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Loose-leaf tea sampler

A handful of small tins to work through, which is a better gift than one large tin of something they may not like.

By Considered Gifts editorial desk
Usually around
$22
Kind of gift
Something to use up
Close enough for
Anyone, colleagues included
How it arrives
Has to be posted. Check the retailer's own delivery estimate before you order.

Why this works

  • Upgrades a daily ritual.
  • Makes home feel warmer.

A good fit when

  • tea drinkers
  • afternoon habits

Before you buy

Look for whole leaves rather than dust. If the sampler does not say what each tea is, it is usually hiding the cheap ones.

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