Choose a theme for your coffee and tea gift baskets

Most coffee and tea gift basket suppliers have already thought long and hard about great combinations of items to include in their baskets. Rely on them to know what's best and select a thematic coffee or tea basket.

I recommend: The Basket Source presents its coffee gifts in a unique way, with a Breakfast Basket, Coffee Break Gift Basket, Coffee Concerto and Java Giant (for the die-hard coffee fans out there). Van’s Gifts also has a nice variety of coffee and tea gift basket options, with such extras as chocolate, cheese and cookies.

Don't break the bank on coffee and tea gifts

Remember that coffee and tea gift baskets are a nice gesture to say thank you - they don't have to supply the company with a year's supply worth of beverages.

I recommend: Joe’s Coffee House allows you to custom select gourmet products to include in coffee baskets or tea gifts, which is a great way to keep costs down. Gift Baskets City offers a variety of coffee and tea gift baskets for under $30.

Give 'em what they like

We all know someone who is addicted to Starbucks or another one of the coffee giants out there. Some coffee gift baskets include brand-name coffees as an extra touch.

I recommend: Adorable Gift Baskets offers general gourmet coffee gifts as well as specialized coffee gift baskets that feature Starbucks coffee. The Fair Trade Coffee Company sells an organic coffee gift basket for the socially conscious coffee or tea drinker.

Think practical when shopping for tea baskets or coffee gifts

Useful add-ons like coffee presses or tea infusors are a great addition to coffee and tea gift baskets.

I recommend: Peet’s Coffee and Tea goes beyond consumables by offering coffee press gift baskets and brew-in-mug tea gift sets. The English Tea Store sells baskets that include baskets with teapots.