Exotic Teas Can Be A Great Gift Idea

Gift baskets are becoming more and morebetween the two and is fragrant and fruity.
popular these days. The idea of such a gift is funTaste, 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 theantioxidants and low in caffeine. Herbal teas are
cellophane wrapping? Baskets are perfect for justsomewhat of an infusion. It is made from herbs,
about anyone on your gift list. And since tea isflowers, roots and anything else not part of tea
also becoming more appreciated for its healthleaves.
benefits, why not put together a gift basket fullMost 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 kindsof various green teas for example, you can
of it there actually are. Putting a basket like thisspruce 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 itemslemon-berry and orange. Including a few
strictly on variety of tea. For instance, the basketnon-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 alla few accessories. A tea tool set is nice. This
over the world would give the recipient a chancemight include a demi spoon, tea scoop, lid tongs
to broaden his or her knowledge and appreciationfor hot teapots and a whisk all in a nice bamboo
of teaholder. Or you could include a tea timer,
Green tea is very light in flavor and also inthermometer, serving trays or cups or an iced
caffeine while black tea tends to be bolder andtee pitcher.
higher in caffeine. Oolong tea is somewhere