Teacher Gifts They’ll Use Daily: Personalised Tea Caddy
Staffroom Field Notes（A Day in the Life）
07:35 — Lanyard, planner, slim tea caddy in the tote. Flat, quiet, easy to grab at the door.
08:55 — First bell. One sturdy breakfast tea before Year 9 rolls in.
10:45 — Break duty, then two minutes in the staffroom. Peppermint saves the voice.
12:30 — Marking sprint. Green tea, not coffee jitters.
15:45 — Parent chat runs long. Decaf in the corridor, sanity intact.
20:15 — Planning tomorrow. Rooibos, lights low, sleep not wrecked.
Gift base: STEPOY personalised metal caddy 3.94 × 3.94 × 0.39 in (inner 3.74 × 3.74 × 0.35 in), comfy for 3–5 wrapped sachets; crumb-proof and easy to wipe clean.
What Teachers Told Us（Three Quick Voices）
“It actually fits in my planner pocket. I use it every day.” — S., English
“Personalised lid = no one ‘borrows’ it.” — R., Science
“Evenings are herbal only. The decaf slot is a life-saver.” — M., Primary
Gift Load-Outs（Pick 1, Pack 3–5）
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Break-Time Boost：2 × breakfast · 1 × green · 1 × peppermint · (+1 × decaf)
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Calm Evenings：1 × decaf black · 2 × herbal（peppermint/chamomile）· 1 × ginger
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Parents’ Evening Kit：2 × sturdy black · 1 × green · 1 × lemon & ginger
Stack sachets with corners alternating so the lid closes perfectly flush.
Personalise in 60 Seconds
Name style：Monogram（serif）/ First name（all caps）/ Script（“Miss Jones’ Tea”）
Icon（≤ 0.5 in）：⭐️ festive · ✏️ teacher life · 🌿 herbal · ☕︎ cuppa
Colour：High-visibility (cobalt/coral) for dark bags · Sage for calm sets
Margins：Keep ~0.2 in so small type stays crisp
Why This Gift Gets Used（Not Drawered）
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Slim（about 0.4 in）slides into planner pockets and desk drawers
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Crumb-proof lid keeps bags clean
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Odour block separates tea from snacks/perfume
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Personal print stops “mysterious migration” in staffrooms
PTA / Class Collection（Under £20 Each）
Order a mixed bundle with names pre-printed; pack each caddy with the same 3–5 sachets + a tiny “brew times” card. Tie with twine; chocolate coin optional.
Care（One Line）
Wipe dry; air open overnight after herbals; refill only when fully dry. For lingering notes, a pinch of dry bicarb on tissue works (remove before use).
FAQs
How many bags fit?
Most brands fit 3–5 sachets (inner 3.74 × 3.74 × 0.35 in).
Loose leaf okay?
Yes—pre-portion into mini paper sachets; avoid ultra-powdery blends at school.
Will it bulge a handbag?
No—the profile is about 0.4 in, designed to sit flat beside a phone.
