Traditional wedding gifts are so.... predictable, and quite often a bit out of sync with today’s more eco-conscious newlyweds. Times have changed, and so have the gifts couples will appreciate and use long after their I-Do Day. We’ve gathered ideas that will please contemporary couples who value planet-friendly, practical and enjoyable gifts.
Melitta Porcelain Pour-Over Coffee Maker
A simple and elegant way to brew and serve coffee, in the time-honored Melitta tradition of pour-over. This set includes a 36-ounce porcelain carafe designed with a drip-free pour spout, a porcelain top and brewing cone, and a start-up supply of Melitta #4 cone filters. Complete the gift by adding Twin Engine Coffee’s sampler, The Traveler, a beautiful selection of 20 ready-to-go bags of their best-selling specialty coffees. The sampler includes 4 coffee lines with 4 units each: The Estate, Espresso, Honey Bear Reserve, and Cuban Style.
8-Cup French Press
Oooo-la-laa! For purists at heart, this French Press coffee maker is attractive and functional, durable and eco-friendly. No filters or K-cups are required, meaning less packaging waste. Because the mesh filter allows the flavor to be delivered direct to your cup and not absorbed by a paper filter, it makes a stronger, more delicious coffee while using fewer grounds. So easy to use and easy to clean. The safety lid prevents the hot coffee from splashing while pressing. French press... French roast! Not required, but highly recommended! Choose from our excellent selection of organic French Roast Coffees.
Fino Porcelain Tea Pot with Infuser
Fino's 3-Cup Unity Teapot steeps a fresh and flavorful brew from loose leaf tea, which is more economical, and eco-friendlier, than using tea bags. Its unique flat-top lid design allows stacking for easy storage – perfect for smaller kitchens. The extra-fine removable stainless-steel infuser filters out any unwanted bits and lifts out for easy cleaning. Crafted of fine-quality porcelain, 18/8 stainless steel, and a matte scratch-free glaze; won't stain, absorb odors, or crack. Supply a loose leaf tea for their additional enjoyment. We suggest a green tea or an orange tea, which in some cultures, is often prepared for a wedding tea ceremony.
Traditional Matcha Tea Gift Set
Proper matcha tea preparation follows the centuries-long Japanese tradition of chado, meaning "the way of tea.” This meditative tea-making process is as delightful as drinking the delicious tea itself. Our set arrives in a lovely gift box and includes all the tools used for hundreds of years in Japanese tea ceremonies: a 20-ounce ceramic matcha tea bowl (chawan), ceramic whisk stand (kusenaoshi), hand-carved bamboo matcha whisk (chasen, with 80 extra-fine tines), bamboo matcha scoop (chashaku), and a stainless steel tea sifter. We suggest adding authentic matcha tea so the newlyweds have everything they need to celebrate their first chado together.
Aromatherapy Diffuser
Far safer and more pleasant than chemical-laden, aerosol-projected air fresheners, this beautifully designed electric aromatherapy diffuser offers a planet-friendly way to fill home spaces with favorite scents. Simply add water and the chosen essential oil, then allow the power of aromatherapy to infuse the room with the desired effect. This rustic-inspired diffuser features a changing LED light, timer control, and automatic shut-off when empty. Add one or more of our Aura Cacia Essential Oil Kits to complete the gift. From Relaxation and Discovery to Uplifting and Freshening, each kit includes 4 different pure essential oils that reflect the theme.
E-Cloth Complete Home Cleaning Set
Housekeeping responsibilities more often are fulfilled as a partnership these days, and couples want their cleaning supplies to be effective and eco-safe. With one purchase, this 8-piece Home Cleaning Set equips them to clean and shine every surface in their home, from countertop to stovetop and windows to tile. Includes 7 cloths that remove over 99% of bacteria – 5 for cleaning and 2 for polishing – plus 1 cloth for dusting. Just dampen with water and wipe; there's no need to add additional cleaners. Backed by E-cloth's 3-year or 300-wash promise.
One-of-a-Kind Handwoven Basket
These Fair-Trade handwoven baskets are ethically sourced from our cooperatives in West Africa. Crafted of wild-harvested savannah grass, each basket is truly a work of art; no two are alike, their colors and patterns vary with the weaver’s inspiration. Inside the basket, a leather tag is personally signed by the weaver! Serving so many uses about the house, in the garden, or at the market, it’s wonderful gift on its own, but these baskets also serve as a unique and practical way to hold additional gifts, such as those below....
Gift Selection of Teas & Coffees
He drinks tea, she drinks coffee? Please them both by introducing them to teas and coffees from around the world, with a selection from our vast array of eco-friendly and organic brands. We suggest including flavors you know they enjoy, plus several varieties they may not have had the opportunity to try. Tip: The handwoven artisan basket above makes an excellent gift basket!
For teas, choose loose leaf or tea bags, from the 5 tea primary families: black teas, green teas, oolong teas, white teas and rooibos teas, as well as herbal and herbal blends. Need help deciding? Learn more about the world’s most popular teas in our blog.
For the coffee lover, select from whole bean or ground, caffeinated or decaffeinated, light roast, medium roast or dark roast... and even herbal coffees! You can learn more about coffee origins and roasts here.
10 Must-Have “Spice-It-Up” Herbs & Spices
Perhaps the newlyweds are foodies? Or maybe neither person knows their way around a kitchen or its spice cabinet? Heaven forbid, did they once (or twice) serve you a very memorable, less-than-savory meal? Then they would appreciate a unique handwoven basket (described above) loaded with the herbs and spices they’ll reach for time and again to add incredibly delicious and satisfying flavor to their meals. Or, introduce them to your personal favorites, from our selection of premium-quality herbs, spices, and blends.
Full Circle Ctrl Alt Clean 3-in-1 Electronics Cleaning Set
What are the odds the happy couple have laptops and cell phones? If you’re looking for that little something extra to wrap up as an accompaniment to a monetary gift, or as a ride-along to a larger “techie” gift, this Electronics Cleaning Set is the perfect choice. They’ll enjoy using the soft brush to sweep away keyboard gunk, the crevice tool for tricky edges, the microfiber cloth as the ultimate screensaver... and ultimately, upgrading their favorite electronics to the pristine condition they were in on unboxing day. Tip: You better buy three: one each for the newlyweds, plus one for yourself.
