Everyone knows someone who is "trying to cut back on coffee" this year. Maybe they are pregnant, maybe caffeine makes them jittery, maybe they just want to sleep through the night again. Whatever the reason, the hardest part is not the caffeine. It is losing the ritual: the warm mug in the morning, the afternoon pick-me-up, the excuse to take a break.
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The best gift for someone cutting back is something that gives them that ritual back. Here is what to get them.
The short list
- Heavenly Hygge Tea Gift Set ($37.78), a ready-made pair for cozy nights
- Tea & Bookmark Gift Set ($25.50), a canister plus a handmade bookmark in a gift box, for the reader
- Sunday Pancakes ($20.99 canister), the caffeine-free cup that tastes like a treat
- Mini Packs ($4.99 each), build a custom tasting set
- Leaves of Leisure Gift Card (from $25), let them pick
Why tea is the perfect gift for a caffeine quitter
Swapping coffee for decaf rarely sticks because decaf tastes like a compromise. Herbal tea is different. It is its own thing, with flavors coffee cannot touch: banana and maple, apple and cinnamon, ginger and pineapple. Our blends are caffeine-free or low-caffeine, come in plastic-free corn-based tea bags, and are packed in keepsake canisters made to sit out on the counter. It is a gift that looks good and gets used every day.
Our favorite tea gifts for someone cutting back
For the morning coffee drinker: Sun Soaked or Road Trip
Sun Soaked has a little green mate for a gentle, low-caffeine lift, so it is a soft landing for someone who is stepping down rather than quitting cold turkey. Road Trip is fully caffeine-free, with ginger, turmeric, and pineapple for a bright, zesty wake-up.
For the sweet tooth: Sunday Pancakes
Rooibos, banana, and maple. It scratches the latte-and-pastry itch with zero caffeine and no added sugar. If you only buy one canister, buy this one.
For the cozy night in: Heavenly Hygge Tea Gift Set
A ready-made self-care pair for winding down. Add a candle and a pair of socks and you have a whole night in a box.
For the reader: Tea & Bookmark Gift Set
One of our signature canisters plus an artisan-made upcycled bookmark shaped like a tea bag, from our collaboration with Scout and Indiana, presented in a gift box. A sweet gift for book club friends, teachers, and hosts.
For the one who wants to try everything: Mini Packs
At $4.99 each (3 tea bags), you can build a custom tasting set of their favorite flavors. Tuck a few into a card or a stocking.
Make it a full gift
Pair the tea with something to drink it from and something to nibble:
- A handmade ceramic Drippy Pots Squat Cylinder mug ($40)
- The Anthropologie Patisserie Stoneware Lidded Mug ($18). The lid keeps tea hot while it steeps.
- A Xocolatl Love & Happiness dark chocolate raspberry bar ($11)
- The Alex and Ani Spill the Tea charm bangle ($34) for the tea lover who has everything
- A candle for the new evening ritual, like the Brooklyn Candle Studio Holiday Rituals Candle Trio ($75)
- A Bearaby knit weighted blanket for the full cozy night in
- A good electric kettle like the Fellow Stagg EKG ($179.95) if you are going all in
Shop more add-ons in our Gifts for Tea Lovers collection.
Why order now
- Holiday shipping gets slower every week from here. Order early and it is one less thing on your list.
- Our blends are made in small batches, and seasonal flavors like Autumn Breeze are running low.
- Free shipping on orders over $60, so a canister plus a few mini packs ships free.
Frequently asked questions
What do you get someone who is quitting coffee? Something that replaces the ritual, not just the drink. A canister of a flavorful caffeine-free tea, a nice mug, and a sweet treat cover it.
Which of your teas are caffeine-free? Road Trip, Snow Angel, Sunday Pancakes, Apple Picking, Autumn Breeze, and Picnic in the Park are caffeine-free. Sun Soaked and Bath Time are low-caffeine. See the full caffeine-free collection.
Can I send it straight to them? Yes. Just enter their address at checkout.
