Here’s what’s hot this summer for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and anyone else in need of a gift.
lovely libation

tea forte tea over ice
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Want some delicious iced tea? Tea Forte’s Tea Over Ice Ice Brewing System is perfect for a refreshing brew of iced tea, then steeped and quenched before drinking ($48 at https://teaforte.com).

box tea box
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Box’s premium tea box contains a variety of Japanese teas, from matcha to hojicha. Enjoy green tea, matcha and hojicha in one box. A cute green tea cup is also included.

Everyday People Coffee and Tea
Everyday People Coffee and Tea produces dozens of ethically sourced and sustainably grown coffees and teas. All great coffees are $20.99 a bag and teas are $15.50 a bag (https://www.everydaypeoplecoffeeandtea.com).

devil’s foot ginger beer
This ginger beer has less sugar than most ginger beers and is made with fresh organic ginger root and freshly squeezed juice. Cans come in Classic and Fuego (stronger ginger heat) flavors, and at https://www.devilsfootbrew.com he’s $42 for a case of 24.

high drinking
An all-natural gluten-free beverage made with high-quality pure rice sake, rice, water, yeast, and koji. Brewed in Kyoto, this beer pairs well with summer barbecues, pizza, and seafood. At the liquor store he’s 4 cans and he’s $19.99.

Corvo Colomba Platino
This refreshing white wine is citrusy and bright with a light and refreshing finish, and tasting notes are fruity with grapefruit, melon and tropical fruits, and pairs well with cheeses and desserts.$18.99 at https://drizly.com.

rose gold wine
This classic dry Provence Rosé is pink in color with rich fresh fruit aromas and is available at https://www.wine.com for $20.99.

El Cristiano Tequila
El Cristiano Tequila makes exceptional tequilas, including Silver, Reposado, Extra Anejo, Anejo and Reposado XR, perfect for summer cocktails by the pool. Over $45 on Instacart.

Mascota Vineyards Unanime Pinot Noir
This fine and delicate Pinot Noir has strawberry and lemon aromas, a medium-bodied palate of candied fruit and spice, and pairs well with beef, chicken and veal.

Con Vento Castello del Terriccio
With notes of apricot and peach, this Italian Sauvignon Blanc is perfect to drink and pair with summer dishes, and pairs well with pasta and fish. $43.22 at https://www.vivino.com

Florio Vecchio Florio Marsala Superiore
Flavored with raisins and vanilla, this marsala goes well with fish, chicken and cheese. $11.99 at https://www.totalwine.com.

bread and butter wine
This Napa winery produces excellent summer rosés, sauvignon blancs and chardonnays. Prices vary at https://www.breadandbutternapavalley.com.

Domaine Ott BY.OTT Rosé
This rosé has flavors of white peach, passion, and mango with a full, fresh, crisp taste and is available at https://www.wine.com for $27.99.

jameson black barrel whiskey
This premium whiskey is made with a double distilled spirit aged in deeply charred oak barrels that develop notes of charred wood and deep spice.$47.99 at https://www.wine.com.
Cosmetics, hair & body care

SNOW teeth whitening
Whiten your teeth in just 9 minutes a day with SNOW’s at-home teeth whitening kit. It includes over 75 treatments that clear blemishes in just 3 days for $149. SNOW also offers LED electric toothbrushes and magic whitening strips and powders at https://www.trysnow.com.

Monograph Cosmetics Lipstick and Eyeshadow Portfolio
Makeup lovers will love the Monograph lipstick and eyeshadow collection. His 16 lipsticks with creamy satin finish in different shades. All can be blended to create new shades. $200.
Their eyeshadow quad portfolio includes 8 powder eyeshadow quads and a total of 32 easy-to-blend pressed powder eyeshadows for $200 at https://byartis.com.

fluid makeup
Designed for all genders and skin tones, fluids create a variety of eye glitters, shadows and liners. Prices for brow gels, mascaras, lip glosses, sticks and shadows vary at https://www.fluide.us.

Select Essentials Grape Ape
This indica-dominant hybrid offers a sweet grape flavor and long-lasting medicinal benefits perfect for soothing summer sunburns. It’s $18 at most pharmacies.

Beia Hydrating Mist
Beia Hydrating Mist soothes stressed skin with aloe and green tea to restore elasticity and radiance. $48 at https://beiabeauty.com.

inara hair care
Inala’s rice water infused treatment leaves hair soft, shiny and strong. $30 at https://www.amazon.com.
something for the fashionista

St Elise Bazaar
Looking for unique dresses, jewelry, scarves and accessories? St. Elise Bazaar has one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories that vary in price at https://stelisebazaar.com.

Amour Vert Sustainable Clothing
This fashion brand develops its own fabrics that are sustainable, soft and durable. https://amourvert.com has a wide variety of dresses, pants, tops, t-shirts, shorts and loungewear at various prices.

pair customizable glasses
The pair have partnered with Coca-Cola to produce magnetic frames and top frames that allow wearers to change glasses according to their mood. The limited edition is perfect when drinking a refreshing cola.

Pure Enrichment Pure Relief Cordless Neck & Shoulder Heating Pad
This cordless neck and shoulder heating pad has 4 temperature settings to soothe sore muscles. The easy-to-close magnetic closure makes the pad feel secure around the neck and shoulders, $59.99 at https://www.amazon.com.

Municipal uniform
Mark Wahlberg’s apparel brand Municipal offers fashionable t-shirts, shorts, pants and polo shirts for lounging, going out and working out. Prices vary at https://municipal.com.

woodsy sunglasses
Woodzee manufactures stylish sunglasses made from recycled paper stock packaging, skateboard decks, and natural plant-based plastics (50% more) at https://www.woodzee.com.
for foodies

Make This Tonight: Recipes to Enjoy Dinner with the Tastemade Table Cookbook
With over 100 recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world, this cookbook will make it easy to have dinner at your table in no time ($18.90 at https://www.amazon.com).

Sour Punch Bite, Straw, Twist
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Sannity Olives and Olive Oil
Sanniti Castelvetrano Olives are green olives with a mild buttery flavor and crunchy texture. Try feta cheese, almonds, truffle cheese, lemon-stuffed olives and extra virgin olive oil at https://sanniti-imports.com.

Shopify Snacks
Shopify has great snack products like Junita’s Jar cookies, Smart Sweets gummy bears and candies, Unreal Snacks for healthier candy options, and Nguyen Coffee, a specialty coffee from Vietnam, all available at https:// Available at www.shopify.com.

imperia caviar
Elevate your breakfast with scrambled eggs with imperia caviar, or pair it with baked potatoes, fish and pasta dishes for a sumptuous dinner. This direct-to-customer caviar is sourced from sustainable farms and offers buttery Kaluga sturgeon hybrid and nutty Briny Royal Osetra sturgeon caviar. $169 at https://imperiacaviar.com which is delicious on its own.

spice mode seasoning
Warm up your summer dishes with a variety of bold Indian flavors with our spice mode curry sauces and seasonings. Prices vary at https://www.spicemode.co.

Factor Meal
Factor Meals makes healthy eating easy with chef-prepared meals delivered directly to your doorstep. Just heat and eat, 6 meals a week for $12.83 per serving, visit https://www.factor75.com.

Jack & Annie
With jackfruit as the main ingredient, this line of meals is lower in fat and richer in protein than meat, plant-based, and prices vary at https://www.jackandannies.com.

rao sauce
Rao’s creates new exclusive reserve foods including healthy and delicious pasta sauces, great soups, balsamic seasonings, olive oils, spreads, olives and specialty sauces. Prices vary on https://www.raos.com.
for homebody

cozy earth
Cozy Earth offers even more comfortable sheets, comforters, pajamas, and loungewear. Each item is made of viscose with bamboo fabric that wicks moisture and provides the perfect sleeping temperature. The sheet set is $319 and can be found at https://cozyearth.com.

farnway candles
Warm up your home with these hand-poured soy candles made from recyclable amber glass jars at https://fernwehcandleco.com, $15.

sensitive household cleaner
These human-safe surface cleaners, laundry detergents, and dish soaps are made with plant-based ingredients to keep you and your home safe and harmless. Prices vary at https://sensitivehome.com.

Delilah towel
Deliran manufactures a range of 100% cotton towels for bath, kitchen and summer beach trips. The towels are made of 100% Turkish cotton and are fluffy and luxurious. We also make sheets and pool towels. Prices vary at https://delilahhome.com.
For technicians

Solo by SideTrak
This 15.8-inch touchscreen monitor provides an additional free-standing monitor for business or personal Zoom time. The touchscreen allows users to easily navigate tabs, documents and fields with just a tap of a finger.
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