Tea gift ideas for Sinterklaas and Christmas, by budget

By CI&TI|30 October 2026

Looking for a gift for Sinterklaas on 5 December or for Christmas? Tea suits almost anyone: it is personal without being a gamble, and it actually gets used. Below are ideas by budget, from a small surprise to a complete set for the table. At the end of this page every idea is sorted by its current price.

Everything ships from the Netherlands. Gift sets come in a gift box with your message on a card and no prices in the parcel, so you can send them straight to the recipient.

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Under €25: a small surprise
Rosebuds or chrysanthemum make a fragrant, caffeine-free cup for winter evenings, and red dates add a gentle sweetness. The Lotus glass teapot with its ceramic infuser also stays under €25. A good choice for a Sinterklaas surprise, a colleague or a secret Santa.
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€25 to €50: for one person
A cup with its own filter, such as the Deep Space tea cup, or a compact travel set suits someone who drinks tea at a desk or on the go. Add a botanical tea and the gift is ready to use on the first day.
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€50 to €100: a gift set
The Tea for One Gift and the Shared Tea Gift combine teaware, botanical tea and dried fruit in one box. Each gift page shows how much you save compared with buying the items separately. Choose One for someone who likes a quiet cup, Shared for a couple or two friends.
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€100 and more: for the table
The Hosting Tea Gift brings a complete Karesansui tea set with tray, chrysanthemum and red dates for up to four people. It is the gift for a host, a new home or the family table at Christmas.
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For colleagues and clients
Ordering several sets as a business gift or for your team? Email us at info@ciandti.com with the number of sets and the delivery addresses, and we will tell you what is possible before you order.
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Order in time
We dispatch Monday to Friday. In the Netherlands delivery usually takes 1–2 working days after dispatch, in Belgium, Germany and France 1–5. Product and checkout pages show an estimated delivery date. For 5 or 25 December, order at least a week ahead.