Some people want a night out. Others want a blanket, a candle, a cup of tea, and a book they cannot put down. This guide is for the second group. Everything here builds toward one perfect night in, and you can give one piece or bundle them all into a basket.
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The short list
- Heavenly Hygge Tea Gift Set ($37.78), our ready-made pair for winding down
- Tea & Bookmark Gift Set ($25.50), a canister plus a handmade bookmark, gift boxed
- A Bearaby knit weighted blanket
- Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Crossover Slipper ($68)
- Anthropologie Patisserie Stoneware Lidded Mug ($18)
- Otherland Cinnamon Musk candle ($20)
Start with the tea
A night in needs a warm mug, and an evening cup should not keep anyone up. Most of our blends are caffeine-free.
- Heavenly Hygge Tea Gift Set ($37.78). Snow Angel (peppermint, spearmint, ginger) and Bath Time (lemongrass, sage, tangerine), our self-care pair for sipping and soaking.
- Sunday Pancakes ($20.99 canister). Rooibos, banana, and maple. It tastes like dessert with zero caffeine.
- Apple Picking ($20.99 canister). Apple, cinnamon, and hibiscus. Fall in a mug.
Something to sip from
- The Anthropologie Patisserie Stoneware Lidded Mug ($18) keeps tea warm while it steeps, so the cup is still hot when they look up from chapter twelve.
- The Anthropologie Mitten Stoneware Mug ($16) for something a little more playful.
Something soft
- A Bearaby knit weighted blanket, the gift they will thank you for every single night
- Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Crossover Slipper ($68), the softest slippers for padding to the kettle
- Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lined FairIsle Slipper Socks ($28) if you want a smaller gift
Something to read
Pair a book with our Tea & Bookmark Gift Set ($25.50) and the gift is done. Three picks for three kinds of readers:
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, for the friend who wants dragons and will stay up way too late finishing it
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas ($19 paperback), the romantasy series everyone is talking about
- East of Eden by John Steinbeck, a classic that rewards a long winter of reading. One of our all-time favorites.
Set the mood
- Otherland Cinnamon Musk candle ($20). Warm, spicy, and gorgeous on a nightstand.
- Brooklyn Candle Studio Holiday Rituals Candle Trio ($75), three scents for the whole season
A little self-care
- Frøya Instant Softening Hand Balm ($39) for dry winter hands
- Glossier Balm Dotcom ($16)
- Merit Mini Great Skin Trio ($42), an easy skincare set for a lazy Sunday
How to build a cozy night in basket
- Pick a base: a basket, a tote, or a lidded box.
- Add the tea: a canister or the Heavenly Hygge set.
- Add a mug and a candle.
- Tuck in a book and a bookmark.
- Finish with something soft: slippers, slipper socks, or a weighted blanket.
Why order now
- Holiday shipping slows down every week in December.
- Our blends are made in small batches, so favorites sell out.
- Free shipping on orders over $60.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a homebody? Something that makes staying in feel special: a cozy tea, a mug, a candle, a good book, slippers, and a soft blanket.
Are your teas caffeine-free? Most are. Sun Soaked and Bath Time are low-caffeine, and the rest are caffeine-free, so they work for an evening cup.
Can I ship a gift straight to them? Yes. Just enter their address at checkout.
