Chai

Chai is in many languages the word for tea and is believed to be derived from the Cantonese ‘Cha’ (for example Persian, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Mandarin, and Swahili). In the western world Chai tea is mostly referred to as a full flavor, spiced Indian black tea served with boiling whole milk and sugar for a unique infusion.

Best Sellers

It is a true art to find the ideal gift—one that defines individuality, suits the recipient, and expresses your relationship “to a tea.” Tea Forté makes it easy with an array of beautiful tea gifts at a variety of price points that are perfect for any occasion. Select from our best selling tea gifts.

$51 to $100

Tea Forté whole leaf tea silken pyramid infusers come in varied collections that are beautifully packaged and above all steep an exceptional cup. Consumer’s growing passion and appreciation for unique, artisan blended teas as well as exquisite tea ware makes Tea Forté much appreciated tea gifts.

tea cups

Showcasing exceptional quality and a strong eye for design, Tea Forté’s teacups and teaware elevate any tea experience. From our signature café tea cup with lid to our bestselling KATI® loose tea infuser cups, each teacup offers something unique for a variety of occasions.

Presentation teacups

Tea time has long been a ritual enjoyed by friends, families, and colleagues around the world. Tea Forté offers a wide array of beautiful presentation teacups to suit any occasion. Our cafe cup, available individually or in a set of six, features a porcelain lid perfect for threading the delicate paper Tea Forté leaf through for added visual interest. The Solstice teacup, also available individually or in a set of six, offers a classic take on the white porcelain teacup, while the Serax Uno-Due-Tre teacup introduces smart modern angles. The Polka teacup and saucer set features four hand-painted porcelain cups and saucers, each in a different elegant metallic luster with platinum-adorned rims and handles.

Personal steeping cups and infusers

Innovative double-wall construction keeps Tea Forté’s personal steeping cups hot on the inside and cool on the outside, making them an ideal deskside or bedside companion. The Fellow Joey tea mug features a sleek copper bottom complementing its smooth ceramic walls, while the KATI® cup, available in a wide array of colors and designs, is composed of a ceramic tumbler and integrated stainless steel infuser to make steeping loose tea by the cup simpler than ever.

Glass or iron teacups

For those who like their teacup made from an unexpected yet elegant material, we offer a trio of options. The Zakuro iron teacup, made in Japan by renowned teaware maker Iwachu, is perfect for an elegant tea ceremony for one or more. Our Yunomi teacups, which come in sets of two, are made of sleek concentric glass circles, while our beautiful POOM cup is made of double-wall handblown glass, keeping it cool to the touch.

Travel tea mugs

The Tea Forté travel mug is a thoughtfully designed 13-ounce mug, perfect for drinking tea on the go. Vacuum-insulated and double-walled, it features a built-in infuser and keeps tea at the proper temperature (hot or cold) for hours. Its top lid can store extra loose tea for later use.

Ceremonial matcha sets

Traditional Japanese matcha ceremonies are a beautiful, centuries-old ritual now celebrated around the world. To perform your own matcha ceremony, Tea Forté offers a personal set complete with a traditional handmade bamboo whisk (“chasen”), a tea bowl (“matcha-chawan”), and measuring ladle (“chashaku”). We suggest pairing it with one of the matcha blends in our Matcha Single Steeps® Sampler.