Tea Gift Sets

How to choose a tea gift set?

A great tea gift set is chosen like a perfume: with the person in mind, not the packaging. To find the perfect gift from our range, three questions will almost always do the trick.

Do they drink tea every day, or just occasionally?

For an occasional drinker or someone new to tea, go for variety: a selection of classic flavours and herbal infusions, easy to brew, with something for everyone. For a true enthusiast, opt for single-origin fine teas: fewer references, but leaves worth taking the time to savour, as a complete experience in their own right.

With or without caffeine?

Green tea, black tea and white tea all contain caffeine: they suit the rhythm of the day. Rooibos and fruit or herbal infusions are caffeine-free and can be enjoyed right up to bedtime. If you're not sure, a set that combines teas and infusions covers every moment. For an expectant mother, a child or anyone sensitive to caffeine, a herbal infusion gift set or a selection of indulgent infusions is always the safest choice.

Loose-leaf or tea bags?

All our gift sets are loose-leaf tea gift sets. Whole leaves, real pieces of fruit and spices have room to fully open in the water, making for a more aromatic cup, brewed just the way you like it. All you need is a teapot with a filter, a tea infuser or fillable tea bags. If the recipient doesn't have any of these, add a small tea accessory and the gift is complete.

Which gift set for which occasion?

• Christmas and the festive season: spiced teas and infusions to share with the whole family.
• A birthday or Mother's Day: a varied or indulgent assortment that's always a welcome choice.
• A wedding or housewarming: a thoughtful and original gift idea, to share over a teapot for two.
• A thank-you or retirement gift: fine teas, to mark the occasion with something special.
• A gift to yourself: the pleasure of trying several blends before settling on your favourite.

Frequently asked questions about tea gift sets

Which gift set is best for someone new to tea?
A mixed selection combining fruity blends, Earl Grey and herbal infusions, like our Discovery Set: the recipes are easy to prepare and very different from one another, making it simple to find what you love.

Is there an organic tea gift set?
Yes. Our Grand Crus Set and our Detox Set are made up of organic teas and herbal infusions. In our other gift sets, the organic status of each recipe is shown on its product page and on its label.

Do you offer a caffeine-free infusion set?
Yes, the Gourmand Set contains only rooibos and herbal infusions, with no caffeine. It suits the whole family and can be enjoyed at any time of day.

How many cups does a gift set make?
A pouch of loose-leaf tea yields several dozen cups, depending on the dosage shown on the label. A gift set will accompany many weeks of tasting.

How should I store the teas from a gift set?
Seal the pouches or tins carefully after each use and keep them away from light, heat and moisture. Properly stored, tea holds its aroma for many months.

Can I choose the teas in my gift set myself?
Yes, with our bespoke gift set: you select each tea and we take care of the packaging.

Do I need any equipment to brew loose-leaf tea?
A teapot with a built-in filter, a tea ball, an infuser or fillable tea bags are all you need. No complicated equipment required.

A personalised tea gift set, composed by you

No ready-made set quite captures what you have in mind? With our build-your-own tea gift set, you choose the format, tea bags or tins, then select each tea, rooibos or herbal infusion from our full catalogue. We put together the gift box by hand, exactly as you envisioned it. The selection is entirely yours: the most personal way to give a truly thoughtful gift.

Why give a Thés & Traditions gift set?

A family-run house, with teas chosen one by one

Thés & Traditions is an independent French tea house. Every tea in our gift sets belongs to our permanent collection: you are giving what we drink ourselves and what our customers come back for, not an assortment put together just for the season. A quality gift, made for sharing and enjoying together.

Real loose-leaf tea, packaged in France

Whole leaves, fruit pieces, flowers and spices: our blends are packaged in France, in resealable kraft pouches or tins that protect the aromas from light and moisture. Brewing time, temperature and dosage are printed on every label.

Packaging that is a pleasure to give

Our blue gift box, understated and elegant, needs no wrapping paper. Once the teas have been enjoyed, it makes a lovely keepsake for storing tea bags, recipes or small treasures.