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It's winter outside, it's cold and there is very little sun. In such weather, you always want something cozy and warming, for example, friendly gatherings with fragrant tea and buns. And when a decent tea ends at home, and the guests need to be treated with something, I prepare tea myself from what is always at hand. And, you know, this is one of my favorite teas. Very wintry, fragrant and really warming. And with such tea, you can go to visit and give as a treat and a small pleasant present)

So, I'm telling you how to make an incomparable Spicy winter tea on your own!

We need:
- a glass of the most ordinary black tea (loose or at least * May *)
- a handful of dried orange peels
- 4-5 cinnamon sticks
- 5-6 grains of cardamom
-1-2 tablespoons of cloves
- a sheet of craft paper
- double-sided tape or glue
- scissors and ruler
as well as a tea towel and a hammer

Large leaf black tea:

A couple of days before you decide to make your tea, dry your orange peels: simply cut into small pieces, arrange on a plate and wait for them to dry slowly. There is another, whiter, quicker way: dry the sliced ​​crusts in the oven over very low heat.

Spices: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves.

The first thing I did was make a tea bag. I have a craft paper bag.

Now we need to grind the spices. This can be done in a simple folk way: take a kitchen towel or any thick rag, put the spices in the middle, wrap them tightly in the manner of a bag and hammer the bag with spices with a hammer until the spices are crushed enough. The aroma at this time will be just dizzying!

Something like this they should look like after hammer torment:

Tea sets as a gift on iHerb

A good tea as a gift is of course the most common option for a neutral gift, we all love to drink tea and love to drink delicious quality tea. There is only one subtlety for choosing such a gift - just buy tea on iHerb in stylish cans and beautifully packaged!

And here I am again I recommend Harney & Sons tea for such a tea set. The brand has loose tea in matte black jars with a gold label, there are silky pyramid tea bags in colored jars, and Christmas aromatic tea appears every year for the holiday.

This year there are two special “Christmas” blends of tea, Harney & Sons, White Christmas Tea(white tea with cardamom, almonds and vanilla) and Harney & Sons, Black Tea with Holiday Spices(black tea with Christmas spices), it is better to buy them together!

Tea bags as an option for a sincere and sweet gift

But tea bags have a completely different aura, because such a gift can be personalized and even do-it-yourself adding fantasy and warmth! This tea is for a closer person - a friend who is engaged in yoga, beloved grandmother, mother, sister .. And now I will tell you the options to decorate it beautifully))

What kind of tea to buy on iHerb

Tea bags on iHerb are completely different from what we sell under the guise of tea. Inside the bags for sure the same good whole tea, as well as loose in a jar, and therefore you do not have to blush for such a gift. And also a large selection of herbal teas and decaffeinated blends, so it's better to choose tea for a gift there!

Pukka Herbs is another good brand of tea bags, Pukka's packaging is the most stylish and bright, made of thick glossy cardboard, looks joyful and fits perfectly for a gift.

And of course one cannot fail to say about the brand organic tea in Numi Tea bags, and they also have a whole collection of chocolate tea! I bought a set of Numi's Collection, in which there is an assortment of all tastes, and I still remember chocolate pu-erh and black specialty, here you can (now I will add a post and go and order it).))

How beautiful to arrange tea as a gift

I liked the way to give tea in Asia - tea bags are wrapped in a banana leaf and decorate with a delicate orchid. But unfortunately it will not work for us, although you can replace the flower with a pine cone, and the banana wrapper with a sheet of green corrugated paper or turquoise silk.

Another option to beautifully pack tea bags is buy a special box for storing tea... Now they are sold in every home furnishings store, and a week ago I saw them in Stockmann, in the crockery department.

Home needlewomen can easily do this tea bag storage purse! It is not difficult to make it, and the thing may not be very necessary in the household, but sincere and very cozy! You can always take the most delicious tea to work and surprise your colleagues with an unusual gift))

Another version of this Scandinavian eco-style tea wallet, made from organic cotton fabric.

As an option for packing tea with my own hands, I really liked it. cute greeting cards and a tea bag in a mug. You can do it even with children, everything is very easy!

Theonotaphilia - collecting tea bag tags

It turns out that tea bag labels can be collected! As collectors say, this is a very interesting activity! In addition, unlike collecting bells, magnets and souvenir plates, such a collection will not take up much space and will not require large expenses.

Tea Tag Collectors Sharing Photos in special communities, send exhibits to each other by mail and make friends over a cup of tea! And the largest collection of tea tags in Russia (about 20,000) belongs to Marina Yarlykova from Vladivostok!

You can collect labels only of a certain color, and such collections are stored in special albums that can be successfully replaced with ordinary albums for stamps.

Tea as a gift can become a completely boring and even original gift for the New Year! And you can read about other types of gifts by tag and perhaps you will like these ideas!))

Tea, coffee or sweets will be a great gift for any occasion. They are wrapped in beautiful paper, bags, decorative boxes are bought. It is better to present a gift in the form of a bouquet consisting of coffee or tea with sweets.

A bouquet is a combination of types of tea or coffee, complemented by various sweets: sweets, cookies, chocolate, muffins. Such a bouquet can combine tea, coffee, and sweets. Flowers will be an addition to such a gift.

How to make the right choice

When these preferences of a person are unknown, it is better to buy or make a bouquet consisting of different types of tea, coffee varieties, and supplement it with ordinary chocolate or sweets.

If a person's tastes are known, you can experiment with combinations. Make a bouquet of tea, adding sweets, nuts, marzipans, fruits. It would be a good sign of attention to attach an interesting postcard that will enhance the effect of the gift.

People make a bunch of tea either on their own or go to special workshops. The cost of the gift will be relatively small - from 350 to 2000 rubles.

A composition of sweets and tea is a gift that does not require large financial investments, and a person will be pleased to receive such a present.

Gallery: original bouquets (25 photos)

Various options for sets of tea or coffee with sweets are presented below in the photo. You can make not only a bouquet, but also a basket or cake.

Necessary materials. Master Class

To make a bouquet of tea with sweets, you need to decide on the color, fullness, decorations inside and out, and also take into account the holiday for which you will be preparing a gift.

Holiday Tips:

• For the New Year, it is better to use colors associated with the color of the Christmas tree, toys, garlands.
• On Valentine's Day, it will be very romantic to present such a surprise in red, pink, white colors.
• On February 23, a military-style gift is appropriate.
• On March 8, it will be interesting to use delicate colors and shades to show a lady that she and a man can feel fragile and tender.
• For birthday, it is better to use colors that the donee likes.

Materials required:

1. crepe, craft and colored paper;
2. frame;
3. glue or any other bonding materials;
4. scissors, stapler;
5. decorations (ribbons, beads, flowers, leaves, lace, etc.);
6. Tea coffee;
7. sweets, chocolates, cookies, muffins, small cakes;
8. postcard (optional).

How to make a bouquet

1. It is necessary to decide on the color scheme. It is better to do everything in the same shades. Although it can be in different, it depends on the preference of the person.
2. It is necessary to prepare all the materials so as not to be distracted from the preparation of the gift.
3. Make paper bags for tea or coffee, you can also make holes for ribbons in them. Use these ribbons to tie the base of the bag to a bow or in any other way.
4. It is better to write the type of tea or type of coffee on each bag.
5. Make a sisal frame. Add confetti, homemade flowers, ribbons, etc. to the filling.
6. Make flowers out of paper, and place candies inside the flower.
7. Place paper flowers, tea or coffee bags, other decor on the frame, cover with transparent film and secure with ribbons or staples.
8. And now the bouquet is ready!

Bouquets of tea and coffee: gift baskets

If you don't want to give a bouquet of tea, then make a cake or a basket of tea and sweets. It won't look trite.

How to make a cake:

1. make a round cardboard box of the desired size;
2. glue it over with beautiful corrugated paper, sisal or lace;
3. attach tea bags to the sides using double-sided tape;
4. decorate them with ribbons, lace or other material;
5. fill the cake with tea, coffee, sweets, chocolate, gingerbread and other sweets;
6. decorate the lid with decor;
7. tie with ribbons.

The cake can be two-tiered or three-tiered.

How to make a delicious basket:

1. Cut out a round basket, this will be a leg.
2. Fill the inside with polyurethane foam.
3. Form a sisal frame.
4. Attach the frame to the leg with glue.
5. Put different types of tea on the sides using double-sided tape or paper clips.
6. Decorate the leg of the basket with ribbons, lace, etc.
7. Attach bows, ribbons, flowers and other decor to the finished product. Add any sweets.

You can give tea, coffee and sweets outside the box. Not everyone can and wants to make a present with their own hands. But such a gift will come as a surprise to the recipient.

We all love to give and receive gifts. Regardless of age, we expect a miracle and enjoy pleasant surprises. Previously, a book was considered the best gift, then preference was given to cash presentations, but now we want to get something not only beautiful and original, but also useful and practical. If you are thinking that present for New Year 2017, we recommend buying an exquisite tea set, ground or whole grain coffee of the best varieties, as well as related accessories. And if such gifts are packed in original tea and coffee jars, caskets, baskets, handbags, boxes or bags, they will invariably bring a smile and will always be appropriate.

Tea as a gift for the New Year

A tea set Is a great gift idea for the New Year 2017. You can choose a product created according to different criteria. For example, tasting collections, sets for men or women, green or black teas of different varieties, products of the same type or brand. In terms of price and size, such gifts can be very different - from a scattering of portioned bags of 5-10 grams each, to large baskets weighing 1 kilogram or more.

Especially pleasant and interesting will be such a gift for the New Year 2017 as tea sample set... These are several different types of tea, packed in small bags and arranged in a stylish box. Such a present is a real exclusive. It will certainly be appreciated by true fans of the noble drink and those who are just getting to know it. And do not be afraid of the small weight of such a tea gift - even if each bag contains only 10-20 grams of the product, then such a portion of tea leaves will be enough to treat a rather large company.

Oolong tasting collections are in great demand. These are sets consisting of small bags with honey, ginseng, creamy, milk flavors. Collections of elite pu-erh tea have also gained great popularity. They contain from 3 to 20 types of pressed or loose tea. The kits contain single varieties, created from large or small leaves, and blended varieties. The compositions include the classic Sheng or Shu Puer, considered the elixir of youth, as well as products with chrysanthemum or tangerine peel (the latter option, by the way, will be a very symbolic New Year's gift). Such gifts for the New Year are a sea of ​​delight and pleasure. They help to discover new tastes and sensations, to expand the boundaries of the world.

Men's sets created taking into account the tastes of a strong half of humanity. It is known that our defenders love tea stronger - red or black. Therefore, for them, elite Chinese pu-erh and red varieties with nutty notes, shades of smoke and a tart aftertaste should be collected in gift collections. A set of such composition looks very harmonious: Da Hong Pao dark oolong, Gong Ting imperial pu-erh, lumpy wild pu-erh, red Keemun and black Sauasep. Every man should try these elite varieties.

Women's sets- collections of green tea and red (black) with a delicate aroma and mild taste. Any lady will love this series: delicate green tea Milk pearl, light Green spiral, fragrant jasmine based on green, delicious and mesmerizing associated (tea-flower), exotic flavored with flowers, pieces of berries and fruits. Every woman will appreciate a set packed in a chest or a beautiful wooden box. The capacity after the product runs out can be left as a keepsake and used for various little things.

We recommend that you buy a set as a gift for the New Year 2017, since several varieties of tea included in it will help satisfy the tastes of a large family or a friendly company gathered at the New Year's table. But do not forget about exquisite monosorts packed in original gift boxes, jars or bags. Puerh with chrysanthemum or tangerine, oolong with jasmine or ginseng, selected Sencha or Gunpowder tea are very popular. The product is neatly packed in a beautiful tin can or cardboard box.

Coffee as a gift for the New Year is a win-win option

Coffee as a gift for the New Year 2017 is a variety of options: ground or grain products, flavored or single varieties, packed in bags, pouches or tin boxes with themed design. Or it can be a variety of collections, consisting of different types and varieties of coffee.

Manufacturers offer a huge range of original compositions and sets. For those who love an interesting, sweet bouquet, collections are produced that include such varieties of coffee as "Irish Cream", "Cappuccino - Tiramisu", "Baileys". Admirers of real classics will be delighted to have a selection of 100% African, Costa Rican, South American highland Arabica. On New Year's Eve, as never before, a set of coffee beans with an imperceptible sourness and fruity aroma will be appropriate. For example, a collection of Arabica varieties such as African Kenya AA, American Costa Rica SHB, Colombian Maragodjeep and Guatemalan Antigua.

The male half will like the set of coffee beans "Cherry in Cognac" and "Whiskey Black & White", which have aromas and smack of whiskey and aged cognac. And the “Royal Dessert” is perfect for beautiful ladies as an exquisite coffee present.

Tea and coffee bouquets and baskets as a gift for the New Year

So, as you can see, tea, coffee or mixed sets are an original and unusual gift for the New Year 2017. This is a universal present suitable for any person. Compositions are made in bright wrapping paper, transparent film, decorated with decorative ribbons. But the most important thing is the delicious and aromatic contents of the gift.

Any tea and coffee accessory can be added to such a set. For example, it can be a beautiful mug or cup and saucer, a teapot or tea strainer, a pu-erh knife or a tea set. It is very convenient when one present contains everything for a pleasant tea drinking.

Now to the question "What to present for the New Year 2017?" you have an answer. Tea and coffee sets, as well as accessories that help to make the feast more enjoyable and convenient, are universal gifts that will appeal to relatives, friends, colleagues, and classmates.

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