Make mine a Mocha

Tired of flowery porcelain patterns and chintzy tea cosies cluttering up your cupboards? Today’s search for tea inspired gifts generally serves up results that are less than desirable. It’s time for tea accessories of old to make way for a whole host of kooky, cuppa themed delights that are just a click away.

Mocha.uk.com is fast becoming well-known for its specialised home furnishings and tea-tastic gift ideas with lashings of contemporary design.

Top ten tea-tastic gifts:

1-The tea tube, £9.99

The tea tube is perfect for the contemporary tea-lover. The slim line, stainless steel tea strainer is ideal for brewing a cup of loose-leaf tea. Use the scoop end to fill the tube with tea, turn the tube upside down and submerge into a cup of hot water to begin brewing.
The tubular design doubles up as a stirrer for your tea, whether it is a classic earl grey or herbal infusion.


2-Tea lovers eco-cup, £10.99

This eco-friendly mug is the environmentally-friendly alternative for tea-drinkers on the go. The porcelain mug comes with a silicon lid with a drinking hole and a removable silicon band around the middle to prevent any burns. The eastern-inspired mug design adds a bit of luxury to your day.
This opulent design also features a handy teapot button which holds your tea-bag securely while your drink is brewed. Both dishwasher and microwave safe, the tea eco-cup is the perfect gift for the eco-conscious.


3-The corsage teapot, £44.99

This unique and naughty teapot is seductively squeezed into a black, heat resistant corset. The modern porcelain teapot is covered by a tactile, lace-up bodice which is certain to be a talking point. Its distinctive design features a slim stainless steel tea infuser which allows the brew to fully develop, enriching your tea experience.
With a one litre capacity it is the perfect size for sharing a cup or two with people that are passionate about tea.

4-The submarine tea infuser, £7.99

The tea sub, specially designed for Mocha by Ori Saidi & Dani Gassner, submerges the tea leaves to the bottom of your mug, allowing the perfect flavour to develop. The fun and functional yellow submarine is suitable for use in both teapots and individual mugs.
Filling the submarine with loose-leaf tea is as easy as using a tea-bag, but produces a better tasting brew.

5-Teacup cupcake cases, £12.99

These cute cupcake holders are the perfect addition to any tea-lover’s cookery cabinet. If you’re searching for a stylish way to serve your homemade cakes then look no further. These convenient and reusable cases can be used for baking as well as serving. By keeping the finished cakes in the moulds and placing them on their saucers, you create a tea party unique to you.
The set of four cupcake cases comes complete with dainty saucers. All are silicon based so are food safe, although hand washing is recommended.

6-Mood mugs, £8.75 each

Mood mugs are a novelty mug series with quirky facial expressions including happy, sleep and moody, so you can pick a mug to match your mood. Each mood mug is hand-made with double-wall insulation to make sure that your cuppa stays hotter for longer and that your hands stay cool and in control. This ‘double-wall’ has eliminated the need for a handle, cutting down on the amount of cupboard space that your mugs need.
All of the mood mugs are dishwasher safe, why not get them all, so you have one to suit every mood?

7-Tea-cup stool, £139.99

This playful and unique design from Holly Palmer was inspired by the ideas and images from Alice in Wonderland. This funky tea-cup stool is manufactured in the UK and comes in a variety of colours that will appeal to both the young and the young at heart. The tea cup stool in any of the bold colours, is also suitable for outdoors use, brightening up any al fresco dining situation.


8-Link mugs, £32.50

This set of three ceramic mugs stick to together like Lego. Designed for Mocha by Johnathan Aspinall, spills, burns and carpet stains are soon to be a thing of the past. Link mugs are a simple and functional set, which solve the problem of how to carry multiple mugs without the need for a tray. Each mug features a plus shaped hole on one side and peg on the other, allowing for the mugs to be linked together.


9-Half-pint jug, £11.50

This quirky, artfully blown jug from Mocha mimics a real mini milk carton. The half pint jug makes a kooky addition to any kitchen table. Fill with milk, cream or pouring yoghurt to complete your breakfast experience.




10-Tea-cup warmer set, £18.99

All the kit you need to make the perfect cup of tea, plus a solution to keeping to warming for longer. The set includes a beautifully handmade, frosted drinking glass, a zinc die-cast cup warmer with space for a warming tea light and a stainless steel tea tube, featured above (1). This set is the ideal gift for any tea fanatic.