The simplest form of relaxation is wrapping your hands around a warm beverage, inhaling deeply, and taking a long sip. A rich cup of coffee gets me out of bed in the morning and a soothing cup of tea helps me fall asleep at night. Tea and coffee make the perfect gift. It is an inexpensive way to show someone they are appreciated. Don’t forget all those people that help keep your life running smoothly like teachers, coaches, bus drivers, postal carriers, etc. Here are the Best Coffee and Tea Companies of 2021:
Amora Coffee
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
One of the great things about Amora Coffee Company is their coffee is roasted in the USA by fifth-generation Master Roasters devoted to bringing you the perfect cup. They only roast the beans after you order and then they are hand packed in foil-lined bags, while still warm, to protect the flavor and aroma. I also like that you get the choice to have whole bean or ground in regular or decaf. I’ve tried several flavors of their coffee and I’ve loved them all! Amora beans come from Central and South America, Indonesia and Africa, and when you are sipping your warm cup of coffee you’ll feel like you’ve been transported there. I love to support philanthropic companies and Amora is helping to bring clean water and sanitation to over 10,000 people in the remote Jabi Tehnan district of Ethiopia.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
Birthday Cake
$14.95
(This sweet flavored 100% Arabica bean coffee is a medium roast coffee with flavors of sweet, creamy vanilla frosting with undertones of buttery vanilla cake.)
Anniversary Blend
$16.50
(This special blend of 100% Arabica bean coffee is medium body with notes of chocolate, caramel and a toasty finish.)
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://www.amoracoffee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amoracoffee/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmoraCoffee
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmoraCoffee/
Beauteas
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
Beateas believes that you can blend organic flowers and powerful, healing herbs to make tasty hydrating teas tea that can be used to give you glowing flawless skin without the use of harsh chemicals. Their Clearly Calendula line contain calendula flower, and other natural plants, flowers, and herbs which fight acne, banish blemishes, and give you the beautiful glowing skin you deserve! The packaging in this tea is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen. The boxes look like books and inside it explains water temperature and how to seep the perfect cup of tea.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
Morning
It tastes like a smooth Earl Grey with a hint of mint a little vanilla on your tongue.
Afternoon
Calendula, spearmint, and lemon verbena.
Evening
This refreshing Organic Herbal Tea is wonderful before bed and is also a lovely caffeine-free treat any time of day. Chamomile, calendula flower, spearmint, and rooibos.
$11.99 each or $29.99 for the set
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://www.beauteas.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauteas1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShopBeauTeas
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeauTeas1
Bruu
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
One of the biggest reasons for travel is to experience a new culture. One way to do this is through food and drinks and Bruu gives you the opportunity to learn all about the way tea influences a specific culture. I love that they include a beautiful card filled with information such as what makes the region special, facts about the area, and facts about the tea. They have a wonderful subscription box that lets you sample three teas that you get to personalize when you sign up. Each box contains enough tea for 20-40 cups.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
Discover…China
Bai Mudan
A white tea, often called Pai Mu Tan, with delicate floral notes, grown in the Fujian Province in China.
I was also able to sample a few more…
Crème Brulee
A smooth indulgent rooibos tea blended with creamy caramel and almond.
Choccy Chai
A bittersweet tea bearing a gentle power. A Chocolate Chai in the evening promises pure coziness.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://www.bruutea.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bruutea/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruutea
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BruuTea
Bean Box
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
I love that Bean Box feels that great coffee isn’t just a drink; it’s an experience, and one with the power to make your mornings, and your days, even better. Seattle is one of the best places to get coffee in the US, and this company likes to share the joy of small-batch, locally-roasted beans with coffee lovers around the country Every Bean Box coffee is freshly roasted, packaged with love in Seattle, and delivered fast. Peak freshness and flavor guaranteed. Check out this amazing Twelve Mornings of Coffee gift set! This is my kind of Advent calendar.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
World Coffee Tour
$89.99
16 expertly-curated coffees from around the world. Includes 1.8 pounds of freshly roasted coffee, tasting notes, brewing tips, and artisan treats. I love that each one comes in a sealed bag that describes the flavors in the coffee, and tells you how strong it is. I also appreciate that if you like one of the flavors, they make it easy for you to purchase it by scanning a code, texting, or visiting the website.
Coffee we received:
El Salvador Los Andes, Mexico Guienashi, Honolulu Blend, Guatemalan Finca el Arrollo, Organic Sumatra Queen Ketiara, Papua New Guinea Urara Ax, Mocha Java Blend, Vietnam Opal Bold, Costa Rica San Ramon, Honduras Victor Lopez, Brazil Canaan Estate, Columbia Cauca Juan Tama, Rwanda Kilimbi Honey, Zambia Anaerobic Natural, Burundi Karehe, Ethiopia Meaza.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://beanbox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanboxcoffee/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beanboxgourmetcoffee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beanboxcoffee
Fire Dept Coffee
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
Fire Dept. Coffee is a veteran-owned business that provides amazing varieties of coffee that will widen your love of coffee. Every order is freshly roasted in Rockford, Illinois, by a dedicated team of firefighters, first responders, and coffee connoisseurs. You know we always try to support companies that give back to their community, and this company does just that with their Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation. Ten percent of net proceeds are donated to help provide essential resources and assistance to first responders who have been injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges. The bags that they use will teach you all about the coffee it contains including tasting notes, elevation of the farm, and the harvesting process.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
KOMODO DRAGON
Country of origin: Indonesia
$15.99
(Hints of brown sugar, dark chocolate, cedar and vanilla in every bold sip)
OLD FASHIONED infused coffee
$14.24
(Very bold flavor: Muddle cherries and hints of orange zest truly come through)
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firedeptcoffee/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firedeptcoffee/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/firedeptcoffee
Atlas Tea Club
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
Every tea tells a story and Atlas Tea Club is here to take you on a journey across the globe where you’ll discover the exciting flavors, fascinating cultures, and vibrant communities behind your new favorite cup of tea. They highlight the communities crafting amazing tea around the world, connecting club members to the history, art, and traditions of tea, as it travels across the globe from small farms into their favorite cup. If you want to make the best cup of tea, follow these directions on their site.
EACH BOX INCLUDES:
This monthly subscription box allows you to travel the world in a teacup. Each box contains a curation of the world’s best single origin tea, a postcard from a new country each month, flavor notes & steeping tips for each tea, and all-natural, recyclable tea filters. I love that you can choose if your tea is caffeinated or caffeine-free. I also like that you can choose between black, green, or a variety. I love that they source only premium, single origin loose leaf tea. This specialty tea market is growing in popularity and with the increased demand for high quality tea, the majority of small Orthodox tea growers (and all the farms they work with) pay above “fair trade” prices, allowing their farmers and communities to thrive.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
THAILAND
Honey Scent Black
Gui Fei White
MORACCO
Calming Spearmint
Moroccan Nights
COST OF SUBSCRIPTION BOX
$14 per month
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://atlasteaclub.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasteaclub/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasteaclub/
Driftaway
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
I can honestly say that Driftaway Coffee has some of the most unique flavor combinations I’ve ever seen. The best part is the flavors they combine taste amazing together and you’ll wonder why no one had thought of the combination before. They are an immigrant-owned independent business and they put their heart and soul into creating coffee that not only tastes great, but does so in an environmentally and social conscious manner. I love that they source their coffee seasonally from small-scale farmers around the world. These coffees taste delicious both hot and iced and I thought it was a nice touch that my name was written on every bag!
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
Kenya Kirinyaga Gachami
Tasting Notes: Floral, Pink Grapefruit, Dulce de Leche
Colombia Risaralda La Celia
Tasting Notes: Caramel, Toast, Dark Chocolate
Guatemala Huehuetenango La Inteligencia
Tasting Notes: Lemon, Grape, Milk Chocolate
El Salvador Chalatenango La Joya
Tasting Notes: Earthy, Vanilla, Toffee
Guatemala Huehuetenango and Ethiopia Agaro
Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Nutty, Smoked Spices
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://driftaway.coffee/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driftawaycoffee/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/driftawaycoffee
Kimbala
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
After tasting this chai, you will wonder what it is you’ve been drinking all these years. Kimbala believes the proper chai is measured by its freshness, high-quality ingredients, deep rich flavors, and a smooth texture of milk — one that has been aerated frequently while patiently simmered to achieve a beautiful earthy brown color — creating a ballad of sweetness and spices that leaves you refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Not only do they have wonderful chai, but they also introduced me to a cold version of Indian coffee to the table. Smooth, non-acidic, balanced and was a treat to start my day off in the morning or for an afternoon pick me up.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
KIMBALA INTRO 10 PACK
Includes:
2, 10.2oz bottles of Chai Assamica
2, 10.2oz bottles of Coffee Neat
2, 10.2oz bottles of Coffee a la Jaggery
2, 2oz bottles of Chai Concentrate
2, 2oz bottles of Dirty Chai Concentrate
Delivered in a reusable insulated cooler
We loved the variety in this pack. I usually drank them hot in the morning and iced in the afternoon and they were fantastic both ways.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://ikimbala.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_kimbala/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ikimbala
Tekuno
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
I love the authenticity of this team. Their sourcing philosophy is simple: find teas that are expressive in aroma, flavor, and texture; choose teas that reshape how they think teas should taste; and seek small scale producers with whom they can have a close relationship. Tekuno has a large variety of Japanese tea and some lovely ceremonial matcha. They have the most stunning teaware. Take a peek here. They have 2 tea subscriptions (3 month $79 and 6 month $159) They are so popular they even have a wait list for their monthly subscription and the matcha one. These would be amazing gifts.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
Genmaicha Matcha (Fukuoka, Japan) $16
Notes: Korean scorched rice and portobello mushrooms.
An easy drinking green tea made of sencha leaves, popped rice, and matcha powder. The matcha adds depth, texture, and earthiness to the otherwise fragrant flavors of the rice and tea. This genmaicha brews easily at different temperatures and pairs well with meals, both savory and sweet.
Hojicha Gyokuro (Fukuoka, Japan) $21
Notes: Toasted sesame and shoyu
A smoky, umami-forward roasted green from the famed region of Fukuoka, Japan. While most hōjicha are crafted from second—or third—tier leaves, this hōjicha was made with our producer’s first harvest of gyokuro. Naturally low in caffeine and lovely as a homemade hōjicha latte.
Kukicha (Shizuoka, Japan) $20
Notes: Toasted amaranth and candy hearts.
Kukicha is made from the stems of sencha and gyokuro green teas during the final stages of tea processing. Kukicha is generally low in caffeine and high in l-theanine, the compound in tea that makes people feel relaxed. It is commonly referred to as a calming or relaxing tea.
Tea Cup with Brewing Basket
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://teawithtekuno.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithtekuno/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teawithtekuno
Milk + T
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
Milk + T began their journey in December 2015 as the world’s first self-serve boba truck. That led to a huge following which developed into stores. My girls love boba tea and thought that a DIY box was such a great idea and would make a unique gift. With this kit, you’ll receive enough ingredients to make 4-6 16oz drinks. What I liked best about this kit is it comes with a video showing you how to make it. It was actually four very simple steps.
Brew the tea
Make the brown sugar syrup
Make the boba
Put it all together
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
The Boba Kit
$25.00
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
– 1 oz of loose-leaf jasmine green tea leaves or black tea leaves
– 1/2 pound of uncooked grade A boba balls
– 2 cups of brown sugar
– (4) plastic boba straws (optional)
– Instructions
You can choose between Jasmine Green Milk Tea, Thai Tea, or Classic Black Milk Tea
The boba tasted delicious and we would definitely make this kit again.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://www.milkandt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkandt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialmilkandt
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MilkandT
Amora Tea
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY
Amora Tea is 100% organic, and their leaves are sourced from the world’s leading tea estates. Each tea bag is hand-assembled in the USA in small batches. Fine tea varietals are like fine wines. Their teas are hand harvested and hand packed in non-GMO, fully compostable mesh sachets. Since each tin comes with 16 sachets and since they are premeasured, they are easy to make.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?
Ginger Lemongrass
Balancing pure ginger root with sweet lemongrass, licorice root, and a dash of pure lemon peel and mint, this herbal tea blend creates a clean & light yet intensely flavored beverage that can be savored hot or cold.
Hibiscus Blossom
A beautiful blend of hibiscus blossoms with vibrant fuchsia color and delightful floral aroma. The flower is often used to make sweets and ice cream and brews into a healthful drink with nourishing properties.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Website: https://amoracoffee.com/collections/tea
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amoracoffee/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmoraCoffee
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