For the loved one on your list whose mantra is “but first, coffee” or whose body is made up of 60% tea (shout out to the Joyce family sisters), this is a gift guide dedicated to quenching their thirst for caffeine.
Welcome to the Guerra Gift Guides! It’s so good to be back in my holiday-centric, e-commerce element. From now until the week of Christmas, you can consider me your virtual shopping buddy (and I sincerely hope you will)!
All year long, I test products across many categories. From beauty to clothing, food, fitness, and health products - my home office is constantly overflowing with items generously gifted to me in PR that help me determine the best of the best on the market. While I love writing your everyday, run-of-the-mill shopping guide, gift guides are my specialty.
I take pride in finding the best gifts for my loved ones, and I take the same initiative and care when crafting these guides for all of you! True, it’s not the material things that matter in life, but there’s no denying how good it feels to receive a gift that makes you feel seen. That makes you feel understood and appreciated, and that is my goal with these guides: To help you find the perfect present that communicates your love and admiration for the recipient.
So, without further ado, let’s get on to the gifts, shall we? As I mentioned in my introduction, this list consists of presents for coffee and tea drinkers (I would have included matcha, only I’m not a matcha drinker, so I did not feel confident doing so). It’s a compilation of festive sips, yummy treats, and even some skincare inspired by these warming beverages. Let me know in the comments below what you might be shopping for, and if there is a coffee or tea-related gift we should know about that I missed!
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DavidsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar
$55, davidstea.com
I love, love, love DavidsTea. It’s a travesty that there aren’t more brick-and-mortar locations of this fabulous tea-centric store. But alas, if we can’t have the full experience (there’s nothing like seeing the canisters of flavors and having a teabrista whip you up a fresh tea latte behind the counter), we can enjoy a cup at home.
So, here’s the scoop: Instead of a traditional advent calendar stuffed with candies and chocolate, consider DavidsTea’s 24 Days of Tea countdown. Behind each cardboard flap lies two servings of a festive brew, so your giftee can enjoy two cups themselves, or share the wealth. The best part is, there are no repeats. That means your recipient will taste 24 teas inspired by the festive season. My personal faves are Candy Cane Crush Tea, Hot Chocolate Tea, and S’mores Chai.
Renude Chagaccino 10-Pack
$29.99, amazon.com
I understand that mushroom coffee is an acquired taste, but if there’s someone on your list who’s into herbal supplements that serve as alternatives to a regular cup of jo, I highly recommend treating them to Renude.
I started drinking chaga lattes when this health food bistro opened nearby, and wow, they are delicious. Renude is among the highest-ranking chaga drinks in the category because it doesn't taste too earthy or like mushrooms at all. Rather, it boasts a mocha flavor. It’s vegan, keto, gluten-free, sugar-free, zero calories, and can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways: added into your favorite latte, smoothie, or matcha.
Compartes Donuts & Coffee Chocolate Bar
$9.95, compartes.com
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a chocoholic, so you can trust me when I say Compartes treats are elite. This milk chocolate bar is made with coffee grounds from some of LA's best coffee shops, and broken-up donut pieces. I love this pick for a stocking stuffer or a little treat to pair with a gift card to their favorite takeaway coffee spot or a pretty mug.
Harney & Sons Tea, White Christmas
$12, amazon.com
Harney & Sons is one of those fancy tea brands I treat myself to once or twice a year. Its pumpkin spice blend is my favorite, but for Christmastime, white tea with vanilla and almond notes sounded really good to me. Plus, the sachets come packaged in this decorative canister that will look sensational on their counter for the holidays and winter season ahead.
Blacksmith Family Store K Cup Carousel
$22.97, amazon.com
I recommend this gift on a contingency: If they have room on their countertop for it. If you can confirm they have an empty spot to fill and a drawer or cabinet with rogue K-cups, voila! This sleek carousel is not only handsome, but it’s also handy. They’ll love the organizational aspect, and knowing how much of each flavor they have left.
Instant Pot Milk Frother
$34.99, amazon.com
Santa brought me this milk warmer and frother last Christmas, and it’s one of my most frequently used appliances to date. This is an especially great gift for anyone who’s a regular at a coffee shop but wants to cut back on their takeout. Whether they just want a bit of warm milk or frothy, foamy creamer topping their cup, this is the tool to elevate their home-brewed cup.
TonyMoly Deja Brew I'm Coffee Mask & Hand Cream Set
$14, macys.com
Come on, friends. Did you really expect there not to be some beauty-related gift ideas on this list? Once a beauty editor, always a beauty editor.
Plus, who doesn’t love to see a little self-care set under their tree? TonyMoly is one of my favorite Korean skincare brands. A) Because its products are high quality and adorably packaged and B) because they’re affordable. The brand’s sheet masks are the OG sheet masks in my opinion, and I love how each one is dedicated to a highlighted ingredient. In this set, your recipient will be spoiled with two I’m Coffee sheet masks, an I’m Coffee gel-to-cream mask, and a peppermint mocha hand cream, all for just $14. You can’t beat this caffeinated beauty find if you’re shopping on a budget.
Tea Forte Kati Ceramic Tea Infuser Cup
$22, amazon.com
Whether they’re taking their tea to-go or to stay, Tea Forte’s steeping cups will add a little extra joy to each sip. These aren’t just ceramic cups, they’re pieces of art and come in a selection of colors/patterns. The included infuser was designed with loose teas in mind, but I use mine with bagged leaves, too.
BELLA Electric Kettle & Tea Pot
$39.78, amazon.com
I was gifted this tea kettle at my bridal shower, and almost seven years later, it’s still kicking — and I use it every single day. The kettle comes in five designs, four size options (1.2, 1.5, 1.7, and 1.8 liters), and is detachable from its base for easy pouring!
OhmMyGoddessCoStudio Vintage Tea Cup Bath Bomb
$25.55, esty.com
Does your loved one like to wind down in a hot bath at the end of a hard day? Rather than treat them to your standard bottle of bubble bath or colorful bombs, OhmMyGoddessCoStudio on Etsy offers this clever and gorgeous alternative.
Each Vintage Tea Cup Bath Bomb with Matching Saucer and Crystal is handmade and with limited ingredients (coconut oil, Epsom salt, citric acid, baking soda, corn starch, mica powder, lavender, rose petals, and hibiscus). One cup yields two sudsy baths (or one extra frothy soak) and an organza bag is included with each purchase, so the bath bomb can be placed inside if your giftee doesn’t want the included flowers and herbs floating around the tub.
Alsonerbay Wooden Tea Box
$26.99, amazon.com
My mother-in-law gifted me a very similar tea box a few Christmases ago, and I have put it to good use! It’s currently in my tea and coffee cabinet, filled to capacity with all of my favorites. Similar to the K-cup carousel, make sure your recipient has room for this organizer, but if they do, I highly recommend it. It makes for a great display of tea and will save them space (those boxes of tea bags add up).
LauraLynnPottery Personalized Ceramic Mug
$46, etsy.com
My current obsession is pottery (I’m writing a character who’s taking a class, and all of my research has me tempted to join a studio), so when I set out to write a gift guide for coffee and tea lovers, I knew I wanted to include a handmade ceramic mug. There are plenty of options on Etsy, but this one from LauraLynnPottery was my favorite. Each mug is handmade, and I love that you can get it personalized. It just adds a little something special to your gift.
Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. Sweet Treat Lover Bundle
$39.99, groundsandhoundscoffee.com
Is there anything more satisfying than finding the perfect gift that also gives back? Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co sells organic, eco-friendly coffees (in some really fun flavor profiles!) and donates 20% of its profits to rescue organizations in hopes that their contributions can help puppies in need get a second chance at a full life. So, not only would anything on their site be a great choice for the coffee lover on your list, but if said coffee lover is also a dog lover, there really is no better fit.
I love the Bella tea pot from Amazon. I gave Aunt Jane that. It’s so pretty!