| Gift baskets are becoming more and more | | | | between the two and is fragrant and fruity. |
| popular these days. The idea of such a gift is fun | | | | Taste, strength and caffeine amounts vary based |
| not only to the recipient but also to the preparer. | | | | on oxidation. White tea is packed full of |
| What sort of goodies are hiding beneath the | | | | antioxidants and low in caffeine. Herbal teas are |
| cellophane wrapping? Baskets are perfect for just | | | | somewhat of an infusion. It is made from herbs, |
| about anyone on your gift list. And since tea is | | | | flowers, roots and anything else not part of tea |
| also becoming more appreciated for its health | | | | leaves. |
| benefits, why not put together a gift basket full | | | | Most tea companies offer flavored tea of all |
| of exotic teas? | | | | varieties. So, if you decided to make a basket full |
| It can be surprising to learn just how many kinds | | | | of various green teas for example, you can |
| of it there actually are. Putting a basket like this | | | | spruce it up with different flavors such as |
| together can be fun since you can be so creative. | | | | cinnamon, cheery and raspberry. A black tea |
| And it will please, if not surprise its recipient. | | | | basket might include flavors like cinnamon apple, |
| You can theme your basket by making the items | | | | lemon-berry and orange. Including a few |
| strictly on variety of tea. For instance, the basket | | | | non-flavored teas is also a good idea. |
| can include several different green, black, white, | | | | To round out the basket, you might want to add |
| Oolong or herbal teas. A nice sampling from all | | | | a few accessories. A tea tool set is nice. This |
| over the world would give the recipient a chance | | | | might include a demi spoon, tea scoop, lid tongs |
| to broaden his or her knowledge and appreciation | | | | for hot teapots and a whisk all in a nice bamboo |
| of tea | | | | holder. Or you could include a tea timer, |
| Green tea is very light in flavor and also in | | | | thermometer, serving trays or cups or an iced |
| caffeine while black tea tends to be bolder and | | | | tee pitcher. |
| higher in caffeine. Oolong tea is somewhere | | | | |