Tea is a beverage that has origins going back thousands of years. Whether you drink it for health or just for pleasure, we hope you find what you're looking for here.

We will be highlighting specific products for gift-giving. If you're a tea lover, point your family in this direction and tell them what you want!

Start with this beautiful Nine Unit Presentation Black Leatherette Book. Presented tableside at four and five star restaurants worldwide, this large black tea chest box is classic and refined. With subtle details of flat pebble-grain finish and white contrast stitching, the tea book is a great accoutrement for private entertaining and makes an idea tea gift. The tea book includes 9 pouches each of 9 different blends: Organic Darjeeling Estate, Organic Earl Grey, Orange Dulce, Green Tea Tropical, Mountain Spring Jasmine, White Orchard, Rainforest Maté, African Nectar, and Chamomile Citrus. A great gift or indulgence!

Perhaps you would prefer a sampling of organic teas. Try the Organic Master Tea Pouch Sampler. A great gift for the organic tea connoisseur, this assortment of 108 Tea Pouches includes 36 pouches each of 3 different blends: Organic Earl Grey, Organic Hojicha Green Tea and Organic Mint Mélange.

The 108 Tea Pouches are individually packaged in foil wrap.

If you love flavored black tea, try this Bombay Chai with a melange of spicy notes that conjures the steamy, aromatic delights of an Indian street market. Black tea leaves with subtle hints of pepper, orange, cinnamon, cardamom, and clove make up this chai, the Indian word for tea. Bombay Chai is delicious when brewed fresh and blended with heated milk and sugar to taste.

Bombay Chai - 100 pouches will make a great gift for that special person on your list.

If white tea is your preference (or the preference of someone on your shopping list), the White Lotus (100 pouches) would be an excellent selection. White tea from China with smooth delicate loose leaf tea is blended with zesty notes of ginger and nuances of citrusy lemon myrtle for a refreshing infusion.

Prepare yourself for the morning after all the festivities with this Detox Iced Tea Soother (10 count bag in silver tin). Detox Iced Tea Soother boasts cleansing properties that relax the nerves, organs and membranes as dandelion targets the liver, licorice root nurtures the heart and spleen, and burdock root purifies the blood. Red clover, and hearty herbs add anti-inflammatory qualities, calm the stomach and reduce blood sugar levels. The blend is at once warming and delicately sweet.

Try the health benefits of Acai Black (4 ounces loose). Chinese black tea leaves blend with Brazilian superfood Açai (ah-sigh-ee) berries for a fruity, full-bodied brew. With a flavor reminiscent of blueberries and notes of chocolate, açai berries come from the Amazon rainforest and are known for being rich in omega fats and possess more antioxidants than pomegranates or blueberries.

Make your tea, cup by cup, in this elegant Jumbo Cup & Infuser. Preparing tea for one doesn't need to be a hurried affair. Instead, take a leisurely break, a moment to relax and unwind with a soothing cup. Stylish and large, big enough for 10oz of tea, this is quite a cup. It comes with a matching glass saucer and lid. The sturdy metal infuser is the perfect way to prepare tea right in the cup. In short, everything you need to enjoy a beautiful cup of tea anytime.

Jasmine Pearls are an exotic addition to any tea time. "Jasmine Suite No. 12" is an exotic Dragon Phoenix Pearl tea, comprised of intricate jasmine-infused pearls. Each pearl combines two delicate leaves and an unopened bud. When added to water, the pearls majestically unfurl, releasing their delicate scent and flavor. A spellbinding treat for all senses. While not cheap, this tea is well worth the experience.

Sampler sets are an excellent way to either get acquainted with the variety of teas available or for those of us who can't make up our minds which ones we like best!

Green Sampler. This beautiful set of tins includes a wonderful introduction to the wide range of green teas, including: green pekoe - light daily brew from China hojicha - charcoal-roasted tea from Japan citron green - green tea with lemon & lime sencha - smooth everyday tea from Japan gunpowder - smoky tea from coastal China.

White Sampler or Herbal Sampler, - discover the world of difference between supermarket tea and the gourmet varieties found in each of these sets. Four tins in total in each sampler set, each tin one ounce apiece of tea.

Flavors Sampler - Flavors include apricot, blueberry, chocolate, cinnamon, passion fruit & tangerine. Six tins in total, each tin containing one ounce apiece of tea.