Who Tea and Coffee Gift Baskets Are For
These are the baskets people reach for when the recipient is a quiet enjoyer, someone who'd rather sip a good Earl Grey or a dark roast than pop a cork. They land well across the calendar: a thank you for a mentor or teacher, a get well gift that's gentle on someone recovering at home, a housewarming that sets up the new kitchen, or a corporate thank-you for a client who politely declines wine.
Coffee lovers tend to gravitate toward baskets with biscotti, chocolate truffles, and wafers alongside a good ground roast. Tea drinkers usually want shortbread, chocolate, and candy paired with a loose-leaf or bagged blend. If the recipient is impossible to read on the coffee-or-tea question, pick a basket that carries both, or build your own basket and handpick every item from scratch.