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 Amazing
Clubs
Coffee
of the Month Club & Tea of the Month Club

Coffee of
the Month Club.
There’s
nothing quite like a great cup of coffee, and that’s
why the folks at Amazing Clubs created the Coffee of the Month Club.
Send a gift membership for the holidays and each month the recipient
will receive two varieties of gourmet, 100% Arabica coffee from specialty
roasters worldwide–your choice of fresh ground or whole bean.
Each selection is a generous 12 ounces package–that’s
24 ounces per shipment–enough to serve 2 people all month long. It’s
the perfect gift for the “java junkie” on your list!
Prices as low as $22.95/month!
http://www.amazingclubs.com/coffee.html
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Tea
of the Month Club.
Since the dawn of ancient civilization, mankind has appreciated and
valued fine tea. Now you can share that “civilized” feeling with a gift subscription
to the Tea of the Month Club! Each month your gift recipient
will receive two different varieties of loose-leaf, aromatic teas carefully
chosen by our panel of experts for quality, taste and unique appeal.
With 40 servings in each shipment, there is more than enough to share
with friends, family and co-workers. Prices as low as $22.95/month!
http://www.amazingclubs.com/tea.html
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 Jalima
Coffee: Coffee
Time Gift Basket
This
gift basket comes with an assortment of products sure to delight
any recipient. Not only does it feature wonderful gifts for the
coffee lover—3 boxes of Jalima Coffee and a coffee mug, but
it also includes the following gourmet delights: Evangelia's olive
oil, wine cookies, one jar of Greek varietal honey, and a four
count box of La Dolce Gourmet Truffles. This gift basket can be
purchased at www.demeterspantry.com or
you can have custom gourmet baskets created by calling 908-685-2035.
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 Hot
Drinks.
Cider, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate,
Spiced Punch, Spirits
By
Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss
50
fun and fabulous recipes including chocolates and coffees; teas,
tonics, and tisanes; merry-making cocktails; welcome cups and party
punches; and winter warmers and sweet dreamers. Hot Drinks includes
some of the classics like Hot Buttered Rum or the traditional Hot
Toddy yet also includes wonderful winter weather warmers such as
Mayan Hot Chocolate, Moroccan Mint Tea, Swedish Glögg and
Mistletoe and Holly (shown on the book’s cover).
$16.95, hardcover. To order: www.CooksShopHere.com.
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 Naughty
or Nice?
Better than Sex Tea
A sinfully
delicious rooibos blend with organic farm-grown peppermint and
bits of Belgian dark chocolate. Delightful as a dessert tea, this
tea is 100% caffeine free and packed with 50 times more anti-oxidants
than Green Tea! Better Than Sex tea was created by artisanal tea
blender, Nini Ordoubadi of Tay Tea. Totally satisfying and uniquely
delicious, the taste of this tea is almost mystical, some might
say magical. Whether you are feeling naughty or nice, this tea
makes a wonderful gift selection. $14 for a 4 oz. tin. www.taytea.com
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 Dress
to Impress
Beautiful tea-inspired designs
make a unique gift
for any tea lover
 From
designer Harshita Lohia comes truly beautiful tea-inspired scarves
and accessories—just perfect when you are looking for a holiday
gift to make a lasting impression. Included in her collection:
silk scarves, silk blouses, accessory bags, Georgette scarves,
and wonderful jewelry. View the spectacular designs of Harshita
Lohia at www.harshitadesigns.com.
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 Treasures
From Tavalon
This
spectacular gift set contains five varieties of Tavalon’s
best selling teas: After Dark (herbal) - 1.6oz ~ 15 servings;
Serenity (herbal) - .9oz ~ 11 servings; Kama Chai Sutra (black)
- 1.7oz ~ 18 servings; Jasmine Dream (green) - 1.8oz ~ 12 servings;
and Tropical Peony (white) - .7oz ~ 8 servings. PLUS, the
gift set also includes two glass teacups with stainless steel saucers,
Tavalon’s best selling Gravity Teapot to brew the tea, and
their Guide to Tea. A great value for the holidays at $55.00. www.tavalon.com
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 Edible
Coffee Bars in a Gourmet Gift Set
Caffe
Acapella® Bars are silky smooth delicacies made from hand selected,
fresh roasted gourmet coffee beans. While they may look to the
eye like dark chocolate, they actually contain no chocolate and
are made entirely of fresh roasted gourmet coffee! One taste and
there is no mistaking it, Caffe Acapella® is gourmet coffee
in its most wonderfully indulgent form. Sure to amaze and impress
any coffee lover on your holiday list, the Caffe Acapella® Gourmet
Tasting Gift Sets are offered for the holidays at $12.99 www.acapellafoods.com. Each
set contains one 2.25 oz bar in each of four delectable flavors:
Espresso Serenade, Toffee Espresso Concerto, Cappuccino Connoisseur
and Caramel Macchiato Classico.
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 SerendipiTea’s
Holiday Cheer is Back by
Popular Demand!

Spread
some holiday cheer this season! A blend of warming spices, festive
orange peel, invigorating mint & a touch of black tea for fortitude
makes this tea just perfect for the holidays. Make sure to order
one for you to enjoy during the holiday season as well. You’ll
be glad you did. 4 oz box. $10.00. www.serendipitea.com
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 Chassom.
Tea
~ Ceremony ~ Imagination
To
support its mission of exploring and sharing the ways of tea,
Chassom offers a wonderful way to escape holiday stress or to
pamper someone on your holiday shopping list. A Bit of Venus
Tranquili-Tea Bath Set (enough for 2 baths), includes 2 Artisan
made Jasmine Jade Pagoda Tea Flowers (makes 4-6 cups of tea),
4 Tea Eye Sachets (made with chamomile tea, green tea, and French lavender),
Natural Bath Salts (comes in 6 scents), and a drawstring bag.
$30 at http://chassom.typepad.com/chassom or
by calling 626-277-9575.
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 Red
Espresso—The World’s First Tea Espresso!
Give
a gift this holiday that is sure to impress--100% pure espresso
ground rooibos tea, red espresso™ is the world’s first
tea espresso! Naturally caffeine-free and loaded with antioxidants,
it is the heart of a range of delicious drinks including red lattes™,
red cappuccinos™, red frappes™ and more. $12.99 per
bag and can be purchased at www.redespresso.com.
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 Tasting
Club
Gathering Together to Share and Savor Your Favorite Tastes
By
Dina Cheney
This
beautifully illustrated do-it-yourself guide to hosting a themed
tasting party offers 10 different plans for tasting and makes a
great gift. It includes the most popular tasting items like wine,
chocolate, and cheese, but also includes more obscure tasting subjects
like beer, honey, tea, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and apples.
Tasting parties are a wonderful reason to gather with friends and
Cheney delivers a fun, innovative, and easy way to entertain at
home. Tasting
Club would
be a great holiday gift. $22.00 hardcover. The book can be purchased
at Amazon, Borders, or Barnes & Noble.
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 Morning
Thunder
Organic Coffee from Celestial Seasonings
Celestial
Seasonings makes holiday gift giving easy. One of the most trusted
and recognized names in the tea industry introduces a new brew:
Celestial Seasonings Organic Coffee. Great for holiday gift giving
or the perfect take-along for a holiday hostess, Morning Thunder
is a spirited blend with a medium, full-bodied flavor. Several
varieties to choose from at local retailers or online at www.celestialseasonings.com.
$9.99 for a 12oz. whole bean bag.
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 Two
Leaves and a Bud
Great for serving or gift-giving this holiday
 Specializing
in full-leaf tea packed in biodegradable pyramid shaped sachets,
Denver based Two Leaves and a Bud has a wide range of organic tea-in-sachets
and all-natural teas including Blacks, Greens, Herbals and Chai.
They offer a full variety of packaging options for foodservice,
retail, gift packs, and assorted loose tea packs. Sure to be a
welcome holiday gift, stock up for the holidays now at www.twoleavesandabud.com.
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 Sipping
Beauty
Make it a beau-TEA-ful holiday
For
anyone who has wondered if beauty could be packaged, start sipping.
Beauty has never tasted so good! Here’s a great gift
idea that keeps working long after it’s passed the taste
buds. From better skin to a perfect night of beauty sleep…go
beyond good taste and awaken the experience of your true beauty
potential. $14. www.sippingbeauty.net
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 Mighty
Leaf Tea Makes a Mighty Great Gift
This
holiday season treat yourself, your family and your friends to
our collector’s assortment tea tins. Each tin features photography
from James Beard award-winning photographer Deborah Jones and holds
30 of Mighty Leaf’s distinctive biodegradable Tea Pouches™.
Stitched with an unbleached cotton string, each Tea Pouch is filled
with Mighty Leaf’s signature artisan-crafted blends of whole
leaf teas and single estate teas. Available in three caffeine level
assortments: Black Tea Assortment, Green & White Tea Assortment,
and Herbal Infusion Assortment. Each tin contains 30 tea pouches
and makes a great holiday or hostess gift. Price: $21.95
each. www.mightyleaf.com
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 Tea
Party
20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous
Showers to Intimate Gatherings
Written
by Tracy Stern and Christie Matheson
Tea
Party starts
with tips on choosing and brewing teas–from white and green
teas to herbal rooibos and different black teas–Tea Party then
shares more than seventy-five recipes, both savory and sweet, as
part of twenty themed tea parties. Stern features classic tea accompaniments
such as Scones with Clotted Cream and Cucumber-Mint Tea Sandwiches
as well as novel recipes that use flavorful and healthful tea as
an ingredient, including Homemade Potato Fries with Ceylon Tea
Salt and Tea-Scented Chocolate Truffles. Above all, the focus is
on fun, not fuss. Featuring beautiful color photography throughout, Tea
Party is a hip, up-to-date slant on a beloved tradition and
will be a welcomed gift this holiday. $27.50,
hardcover. Tea
Party can be purchased at www.salontea.com or
www.amazon.com.
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 A
True Treasure from Ceylon Treasures
Hand-carved
Tea Kitchen Canisters filled with broken orange pekoe tea make an
elegant gift for friends, family or business associates. These
lovely hand-carved metal kitchen canisters with matching spoons can
be proudly displayed anywhere in their hinged-lid, velvet-lined hardwood
case. The broken orange pekoe tea in these gift canisters is specially
selected from individual tea gardens above 4,000 feet in the highlands
of Sri Lanka. To protect your broken orange pekoe tea, it is first
packed in a gold-color metallic polyester pouch, and then placed
in these beautiful hand-carved metal kitchen canisters. The ancient
carvings on these canisters are derived from paintings of the Polonnaruwa
Era (1070-1235 A.D.), far in the misty past of Sri Lanka’s
proud history. The velvet-lined, hardwood display case lends a truly
sophisticated touch to these hand-carved metal canisters. Looking
to impress a tea-drinker this holiday? This is the gift to
give. $45 at www.ceylontreasures.com
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 Coffee
Bean Bears!
Winner of the 2007 Teddy Bear of the Year Award
and 3rd Place for Best
New Product at Coffee Fest

Made
from the highest quality materials, each bear is stuffed with a
different flavor of gourmet organically grown coffee beans, emitting
an amazing aroma. Each and every Coffee Bean Bear comes packaged
in a collectible tin and includes a sampler pack of ground coffee,
as well as a uniquely numbered Coaster of Authenticity to show
that your bear is one of a kind! Coffee Bean Bears can be
purchased online or at local coffee retailers nationwide. Visit www.CoffeeBeanBears.com for
details.
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 Christmas
Tea
Serve up a cup of pure holiday joy!

A warm
and satisfying treat for any tea lover, this tea is a merry blend
of premium hand-plucked black tea with spicy cinnamon, tangy orange
peel, aromatic almond and marzipan. This welcoming tea is a treat
that will lift your spirits and leave you with a festive feeling
any time of the year. Available as English style round pillow
tea bags and whole leaf loose tea in beautiful gold caddies with
enchanting holiday designs and as individually wrapped tagged tea
bags in clear plastic cubes with a unique leaf patterned twist
top closure. The 40ct Tea Bag 3.52oz Caddy is $8.00, Whole leaf
4.41 oz. caddy is $12.00, and 10ct. tagged tea bag cube is $3.50.
Check out the website for a great selection of holiday gift ideas. www.globetrends.com
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 BODYCOFFEE®
Unique
Gifts for Every Coffee Lover!
This
holiday, give the coffee lover in your life BodyPolish from BODYCOFFEE®.
The invigorating BodyPolish exfoliates dead skin cells, draws impurities
from the body, and softens the skin. It is no wonder why people
find this scrub so irresistible: the coffee grounds improve mirco-circulation
and reduce the appearance of cellulite; the dead sea salts, magnesium,
and potassium detoxify your skin, improve cell metabolism, and
generate new cell growth; the peppermint oil cools and refreshes
tired muscles; and the citrus, rosemary and mint extracts awaken
the senses and calm the mind. Other bestsellers from BODYCOFFEE® include
the Coffee Blossom Body Lotion, the energizing Body Bar glycerin
soap, and the JavaBalm for lips. For these and other great gift
ideas go to www.bodycoffee.com.
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 Afternoon
Tea
Tips, Terms and Traditions
By
Ellen Easton
Pinkies
up? Gloves on or off? What is the proper way to eat a scone? In
this user friendly compendium for both the novice and experienced
tea drinker alike, you’ll
find: how to’s, etiquette, FAQs about afternoon tea, serving
styles, tea and silver, tea time checklist and so much more. Published
by Red Wagon Press. 5 x 7 gift size, 72 pages, paperback. To order:
$20.00 postpaid, continental US. Include your name, address, and
phone number with your check made payable to Red Wagon Press (US
dollars only).
Send
your order to: Red Wagon Press 45 East 89th Street, Suite 20A,
New York, NY 10128-1256.
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 Loose
Tea Starter Kit
A Great Gift for the New Tea Lover
Let
your senses travel the world with this easy-to-use set. It includes
everything you need to start enjoying tea today--a clear glass
mug with infuser, a "Perfect Tea Spoon", 4 1-oz packages
of loose tea and a Passport (booklet) with information on the teas
and room for tasting notes. Price: $35.00. Click
on this link for more information about this great gift idea: www.barnesandwatson.com
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 Keuka
Lake Coffee Roasters and Java-Gourmet

Here
are
two coffees just perfect for gift-giving or personal enjoyment
this holiday season--Jingle Bell Java Blend and Merry Mocha Mint.
Also available: the ever-popular and delicious Holly Jolly Java
Bark--rich, European dark chocolate smothered Italian Espresso
Beans. The holiday coffees are priced at $9.89 for an 11 oz. package
and the Java Bark at $4.75 for a 2 oz. bag. Personalized gift baskets
and the complete line of coffee are available for purchase at www.java-gourmet.com.
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 Give
the Gift of Health!
Give
the gift of health this holiday season with EGCG-TEA and show someone
just how much they mean to you. EGCG-TEA is rich in antioxidants,
flavonoids and polyphenols. There is no better way to show someone
you care than to offer them the tremendous health benefits found
in this EGCG –TEA. Makes a great stocking stuffer for
the tea lover in your life. $5.00 for 20 tea bags. Other healthy teas
are also available at www.egcgtea.com.
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 Deluxe
Bathtea
A luxurious holiday gift
The
homeotheraputic BATHTEAS are formulated with medicinal herbal teas
and organic ingredients specially blended to promote healthy, beautiful
skin while relaxing the mind and body. The BATHTEAS
are available in three tea-licious scents: Chamomile TEA which
detoxifies and cleanses pores, while rejuvenating skin; Rose
Petal TEA which relieves stress and softens skin; and Vanilla
TEA which calms. BATHTEAS combine the benefits of aromatherapy
and direct application of herbal nutrients to the skin and serve
as effective remedies against stress, anxiety, and insomnia. BATHTEAS
or tub teas are helpful in the treatment of skin problems including
acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, scalp itching, dandruff, as
well as muscular aches and pains, rheumatism and arthritis. They
also help combat fatigue and apathy, restore energy and endurance. 6
sachets in a box. $30. www.salontea.com
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 Jaya
Tea.
Specialty tea from India
This
gift basket is a perfect way to introduce a friend or family member
to outstanding teas from the highlands of India. The gift basket
has a selection of four choice teas (3.5 oz each) and a 2-3 cup
museum quality Mikado Glass Tea Pot with an infuser, along with
snacks perfect for a small tea party! A beautiful and impressive
gift set for any tea lover! $111.25 at www.jayateas.com
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 A
Gift from the Heart
Lending a Helping Hand to Those in Need.
Make a Donation to Cup for
Education
This
holiday why not help Cup for Education in their efforts to help
the poor rural coffee communities of Central and Latin America
build schools. Cup for Education will
also assist these communities by providing them with teachers and
the basic tools needed to educate the future generations of coffee
farmers. This holiday, remember those less fortunate and give from
the heart. Donate at www.cupforeducation.org.
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 The
Ultimate, Edible, Holiday Gift
for Baseball Fans!
Check
out these fun, fabulous, and delicious shortbread cookies for the
most delicious holiday gift ever! Baseball cookies are rich, all
natural, buttery shortbreads available in four yummy flavors: Classic
Shortbread, Boys of Summer Lemon Shortbread, Mudville Mudball Chocolate
Chip Shortbread, and All Star Almond Shortbread. They come in two
sizes--regulation baseball size or lovable, bite-sized bunts. The
Tube O’Bunts (shown here) is $9.99 for the 5 oz. tin. Other
great products available at www.cooperstowncookie.com.
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 Honey
of the Month Club

Each
month Red Bee sends club members a different selection of their
honey (plus great recipes). Delivered to your door, ready to enjoy! Honey
selections include: Chunk Honey--liquid Wildflower Honey
with a chunk of honeycomb, Wildflower--Naturally made from the
Connecticut Wildflowers, Honeycomb—the purest, raw honey
directly from the beehive, Blueberry Blossom--naturally made from
the Blueberry Blossom, Wild Raspberry--naturally made from the
raspberry blossom and Creamed Honey--spreadable honey that is delicious
on toast with cinnamon. 6 Months of Honey--$75.00 plus shipping—can
be purchased at www.redbee.com
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 Chip'n
Dipped Cookie Company
The Sweet and Salty Suite
This
deluxe dark wicker basket is a real "keeper." It holds
TWENTY-FOUR assorted all natural Chip’n Dipped cookies, each
dipped in pure, world-class chocolate. Pop ‘em in the freezer
and they’ll stay fresh ‘til they’re gone. This
basket’s bounty continues with a collection of SIX snappy
fancy chocolate covered pretzels and FOUR ounces of chocolate dipped
Terra naturally crunchy potato chips. The next treat is a Monster
peanut butter cup. This muffin-sized creation is hand-made by our
chocolatier and filled with our own all-natural peanut butter.The
basket is completed with a bag of premium pecans and almonds and
tied with a diaphanous red ribbon. $64.95 www.chipndipped.com
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 Fretzels
Christmas
Gift Box
An
eight-piece assortment of hand-dipped gourmet chocolate covered
pretzels individually wrapped and packaged in a crystal clear box
adorned with festive holiday trim. It’s guaranteed to get
you or someone you love in the jolly holiday spirit. Fretzels are
delightful treats to have on hand to serve your friends and family
during the holidays, they make impressive hostess gifts, and are
a great way to say thank you to someone special at holiday time. Visit www.fretzels.com for
more details about this delicious and delectable holiday gift plus
many others. Also available from www.fretzels.com is
a gift membership in the fretzel of the month club.
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 A
Candy Bouquet
A Delicious Alternative to Flowers
Perfect
for a holiday centerpiece or for a gift sent across the country,
a candy bouquet is a unique, personalized gift that is sure to
please any recipient for any occasion. Candy bouquets can be customized
to your preference. Bouquets can be created using sugar free
candies and chocolates as well. Candy bouquets make great corporate
gifts too! Click here for
more info.
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 Just
Released in Time for the Holidays.
Celebrity Chef! The
Game

Here
is a great and unique gift for all those chefs (or aspiring chefs)
on your list. Celebrity Chef! The Game is a board game created
for those interested in all-things food. The playing cards feature
questions ranging in categories such as naming a dish, tools & techniques
and identifying the ingredients in common sauces. To explore the
world of top chefs, players are challenged to name best-selling
cookbooks, notable culinary events and press/awards that help propel
the average cook into the level of celebrity.
This is
the first board game created for those interested in, passionate about and
inspired by the world of chefs. If you know someone who
is addicted to the Food Network, then this is the perfect gift for
him/her. $29.99. Celebrity
Chef! The Game can be purchased in stores or online atwww.celebritychefthegame.com.
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