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Infuser mug

A mug with a basket and a lid, which is the whole apparatus loose-leaf tea actually needs at a desk.

By Considered Gifts editorial desk
Usually around
$24
Kind of gift
Something to keep
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.
  • Adds delight without clutter.

A good fit when

  • desks
  • loose-leaf drinkers

Before you buy

A deep basket lets leaves move; a shallow one under-brews. The lid should double as a drip tray for the basket.

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