Friday, November 4, 2011

Excellent Tips to Making a Heart Warming, Tea Gift Basket


A gift basket can be very personal and sentimental, especially if it's coming from the heart. A tea gift basket can warm the heart and soothe the soul. Drinking tea allows your body to relax and gather your thoughts. That's how the English do it. They sit down and have a "spot" of tea. This gives them a chance to relax and chat.

Tea is made of leaves and you can get it in different flavors. A tea basket is good for those who try to stay warm in the winter. A tea gift basket is a wonderful gift for the person who needs tranquility and relaxation in their life. You can purchase a large or small gift basket and choose what how you want it assembled.

If you're not sure of how you want to create your tea gift basket, consult with a floral shop proprietor who can assist you. Or better yet, check online for a reputable florist that is knowledgeable in gift baskets. The standard tea gift basket includes tea packets, teacups, sugar spoons, strainers, etc. You can also include edible knickknacks, like shortbread, English muffins, scones, or fruit preserves.

Assemble some of the teas that you like and some for the recipient. You should try to include some small and inexpensive china pieces or authentic ancient teacups. Find some linen cloth napkins for decoration. You may want to add a few chocolate items in there, also. The more you think out of the box, the more creative your gift basket will be.

If you don't have any specific teas in mind, check out some of these:

Peppermint tea - assist in relieving menstrual cramps in women.

Chamomile tea - helps to relax your body.

Cranberry tea - good for upset stomach.

Herbal tea - used to relieve stress.

Lemon tea - good for a sore throat (add honey).

For the person that's always on the go, you can get them a tea basket that they can travel with. Get a few flavors of their favorite tea with a festive container to hold the tea bags in. Also include a small tea spoon, sweetener packets and a small teacup.

For something a bit different, you can try Chai teas. Many people in China and India drink this kind of spiced tea. Decorate the basket by including a tea set or a Chinese fan. There's always the Orange and Pekoe tea and they can be made hot or cold.

You can give an herbal tea gift basket in lieu of one that contains caffeine. With this, you can include scone mix, biscuits, teacups or mugs, sweetener packets, teaspoons, and much more. In lieu of a regular tea gift basket, you can give a tea chest for the person who can't live without tea. With a tea chest, you can use it as many times as you want.

If you're really into health and the environment, organic teas may be the thing for you These teas are chemical and pesticide free and environmentally sound. This helps your immune system from not ingesting harmful toxins in your body. Whatever you decide, make it warm and inviting for the recipient.




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