Sure, there’s plenty of stuff out there for coffee addicts and appreciators, but what about tea? For those of you who may be dating a gal who loves a strong cuppa in the morning (or afternoon, or evening), here are some proposal ideas.

1. Tea Tasting. Find a local tea-room or tea shop that will allow you to do some taste-testing of their teas. Plant a tea cup for the last one that ends up being empty, but has “Will You Marry Me?” written inside of it.

2. Formal Tea Set. Buy her first set of real teacups and teapot (with help or approval or memory) and present her with a teatime treat. Include macaroons or fingerfoods (cakes, lemon squares–whatever she fancies). The rest is up to you. You could present the ring on the tray, or a card full of mushy-gushy words that allow you time to get on one knee. Whatever you desire, this is a wonderful presentation for a proposal.

3. Tea Basket. Go to a tea shop or store that has varieties of tea– whether she prefers organic, bags, loose leaf… the possibilities are endless. Throw in some yummy tea-specific snacks (tea biscuits, crumpets, etc.) and a good book or DVD you know she’s been dying to get. Put the ring in there, or present the basket and wait until she’s done swooning over the before you propose!

Emily