Tea & Drinks Gifts

Not all mugs are created equal. Hand-thrown by Julia Franz at Healesville Pottery, each Inkwell Mug has a unique splash of blue glaze, like a tiny piece of the Swedish coastline made its way onto each one. Speckled and generous in size with a solid flat handle and base, it's the kind of piece that makes the morning feel a little more considered.

Capacity: 350mL

Measurements: width (with handle) 13.5cm, height 7.5cm

Materials: Stoneware

Origin: Handmade in Victoria, Australia

The Rockpool Mug's layered sweeps of green, blue and warm earth tones are inspired by the mountains surrounding the Clay by Tina studio, and will leave you staring into it for longer than you realise. Handmade sustainably in stoneware and built for everyday use, because functional art should actually be functional.

Capacity: 350mL

Measurements: width (with handle) 13cm, height 9cm

Materials: Stoneware

Origin: Handmade in Victoria, Australia

Who said a mug had to be ceramic? The Sage Glass Mug is made from tempered glass in a soft green tone that catches the light. Watch your tea bloom, your coffee swirl and your hot chocolate settle through the glass. The comfortable handle and tapered base make it as practical as it is pretty. Stacking neatly, they're an ideal fit for those who like to keep things streamlined. Made in France, chip-resistant and a little different.

Capacity: 250mL

Measurements: Width (with handle) 10.5cm, height 9cm

Materials: Tempered, chip-resistant glass

This is a mug for people who take their tea seriously. The Garden Party mug features a classic teacup silhouette and a hand-painted floral pattern of soft pink, blue and green that manages to feel both vintage and completely fresh. At 500mL, it holds enough for a proper, unhurried cup. Substantial in the hand, lovely on the table and the kind of teacup that makes a weekday morning feel that little bit special.

Capacity: 500mL

Measurements: width (with handle) 14cm, height 8.5cm

Materials: Ceramic

This mug holds a little moment of joy in the form of a sculpted French Bulldog who has absolutely no idea how charming he is. Hand-finished and three-dimensional, he sits proud on the front of this generously sized soft blue ceramic, impossible not to smile at. Soft in colour, satisfying in weight and the kind of item that refuses to be put away. For the dog lover, the gift hunter, or anyone who thinks mornings could do with a little more personality.

As each mug is hand-finished, expect slight variations in colour and detail from piece to piece.

Capacity: 400mL

Measurements: Width (with handle) 12cm, height 9.5cm

Materials: Hand-finished ceramic with a sculpted French Bulldog motif

Meet the mug with a soul. This Peekaboo Mug by Naru Kubota is inspired by Tsukumogami, the Japanese belief that objects hold their own spirit. Hand built, hand painted and handle-free by design, each mug differs slightly from the last. This is the kind of mug that feels like it chose you.

Capacity: 350mL

Measurements: width 9cm, height 8cm

Materials: Ceramic

Origin: Handmade in Melbourne, Australia

The Eclipse Mug is hand-painted in overlapping circles of dusty blue, warm pink and earthy brown on speckled stoneware. The pattern shifts depending on the light, making it a real conversation piece. Rounded and compact, it sits satisfyingly cupped in both hands. And because each mug is hand-painted, yours will be the only one exactly like it in the world.

Capacity: 300mL

Measurements: width (with handle) 12cm, height 7.5cm

Materials: Hand-painted stoneware

This mug is for those who like to settle in and take their time. It's generous in size, satisfying in weight, with an ergonomically ridged exterior that invites the hands to rest. Finished in warm, earthy tones it will make your morning ritual feel grounded from the first sip.

Capacity: 450mL

Measurements: width (with handle) 13.5cm, height 9.5cm

Materials: Ceramic

Deep, moody and quietly striking, the Forest Ripple Mug brings an organic warmth to a classic shape which settles naturally into the hands. Its vertical ridges create a subtle stripe effect, with olive green on the peaks, pooling into teal in between. Its colour shifts with the light and rewards a closer look. This mug is elegant, understated and the kind of piece that adds character without shouting. With a glaze that varies subtly from piece to piece, there's a gentle uniqueness to each one.

Capacity: 250mL

Measurements: width (with handle) 12cm, height 8.5cm

Materials: Stoneware

Loaves, pretzels and pastries wrap around the mug in beautiful pressed reliefs, finished in a rich iron glaze that feels as good in your hands as it looks on the shelf. Designed in Japan and packaged in a bakery-inspired gift box, it's as lovely to keep as it is to gift.

Capacity: 350mL

Measurements: width (with handle) 12cm, height 9cm

Materials: Ceramic with an iron powder glaze

Infuse your favourite loose leaf tea with this mesh ball infuser. Made from stainless steel, the fine mesh filters the leaves, reducing residue in your mug as your tea steeps in 90°C water. When you're done, simply remove and discard the used leaves, rinsing the infuser clean, ready for your next relaxing moment. Half-fill your infuser with tea, clip shut and pop into your favourite mug.

Measurements: 5cm

Materials: Stainless steel

This pretty tea strainer is your best friend when it comes to an afternoon (or morning, or midday) brew, allowing you to partake of freshly-brewed, loose leaf tea without actually having to drink the leaves as well. The handles fit into the top of your cup and catch the leaves as you pour tea through them, while the drip bowl provides a tidy place to set the strainer down once your tea is ready.

Package includes tea strainer and bowl.

Measurements: 11cm x 6.5cm, including handles

Materials: Fine perforated metal with a polished silver or gold finish

Say goodbye to disposable tea bags. This easy-to-use, single-serve tea strainer allows you to brew loose leaf tea easily at home, at work or on the go. This practical and elegant tea infuser has a double handle which can be used in a cup, mug or teapot. Its ultra-fine micro-mesh prevents solids from getting into the water, even rooibos, herbal or green teas with fine leaves.

Comes with a lid, convenient for holding in heat during steeping, or to be used to hold the infuser once your tea is ready.

Measurements: 18cm (5cm handles) x 7cm

Materials: Stainless steel with an ultra-fine micro-mesh basket

Say goodbye to disposable tea bags. This easy-to-use, single-serve Gewürzhaus tea strainer allows you to brew loose leaf tea easily at home, at work or on the go. This practical and elegant tea infuser has a double handle which can be used in a cup, mug or teapot.

Materials: Stainless steel with a grey lid

Carved from a solid block of sustainably sourced beech, the Sands Made Coffee Measure is a highly practical piece in the kitchen.

While modest in design, the coffee measure is a versatile tool. Use it to measure out your morning tea or coffee, or it can be used in the bathroom to scoop out your favourite bath salts for that relaxing soak at the end of the day.

Measurements: 8.2cm x 4.3cm x 2cm.

Materials: Sustainably sourced beech.

This handy little salt or spice spoon measures out about a teaspoon - a helpful tool for any salt pig or spice jar. Made from beech wood in Germany, this spoon is 15cm long.