Best everyday infuser

OXO Fine-Mesh Tea Strainer Basket

A roomy stainless-steel basket that fits mugs and teapots.

Under $25 · about $21 CAD

Best glass teapot

GROSCHE Monaco Glass Teapot

A 1.25-litre heatproof teapot with glass infuser.

Under $50 · about $36 CAD

Best easy-release brewer

GROSCHE Aberdeen Bottom-Dispensing Tea Maker

A 525ml infuser that releases brewed tea directly into a mug.

Under $50 · about $35 CAD

Best visual brewer

Hario Largo Glass Tea Dripper Set

A transparent release-style dripper and server for loose-leaf tea.

$50–$100 · about $76 CAD

Best precision kettle

Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Kettle

A precision temperature-control gooseneck kettle with scheduling and hold modes.

$100+ · about $280 CAD

Best desk warmer

Oracer Auto-Shutoff Mug Warmer

A desk heating plate that keeps tea warm and shuts off automatically.

Under $50 · about $27 CAD

Best starter matcha set

Buucup Five-Piece Matcha Set

A matcha bowl, whisk, holder, scoop and sifter.

Under $50 · about $37 CAD

Best matcha splurge

Jade Leaf Ceremonial Matcha Tin

A 100g tin of Japanese organic ceremonial-grade matcha.

$50–$100 · about $82 CAD

Best tasting journal

Tea Tasting Journal

A guided logbook for brew details, flavours, ratings and reviews.

Under $25 · about $13 CAD

Best tea organizer

Bamboo Tea Box Organizer

A wooden tea chest with compartments, drawer and clear lid.

Under $50 · about $37 CAD

Best portable press

Bodum Chambord 34 oz French Press

A classic glass-and-steel French press sized for several cups.

$50–$100 · about $82 CAD

Best compact kettle

Hamilton Beach 40930C Glass Electric Kettle

A useful, giftable choice selected for this particular kind of recipient.

Hario ChaCha Kyusu Maru 700 ml Tea Pot

A clear heatproof-glass teapot with a roomy removable infuser that gives loose leaves space to open.

Under $50 · about $42 CAD