News, tea room happenings, and behind-the-scenes moments from Basketique and Over the Second Cup Tea Room.
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Hershey Toffee Bar: Is It The Heath Bar, Skor, Or Something Else?
Looking for a Hershey toffee bar? Learn how the Heath bar and Skor differ, other Hershey toffee options, and how to bake and gift with them, from Basketique.
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Dark Chocolate Candy Bars: Cocoa Percentages, Flavors, And Brands Worth Trying
A friendly guide to dark chocolate candy bars, explaining cocoa percentages, flavor styles, brands worth trying, and how to taste and gift them, by Basketique.
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Decadent Desserts That Make Great Gifts
Decadent desserts that travel well and make great gifts, from brownies and cakes to tarts and toffee, plus pairing ideas and gift basket tips from Basketique.
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Meat Gift Boxes: What’s Inside And Who They’re Best For
What comes in meat gift boxes, from jerky and sausage to steak and BBQ, plus how to judge quality, store it safely, and time delivery, with Basketique tips.
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Liquor Gift Sets: A Shopper’s Guide
How to choose liquor gift sets by recipient, spirit, and budget, plus presentation tips, state shipping rules, and age verification basics from Basketique.
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Kosher Gift Baskets: What To Look For Before You Order
What to check before ordering kosher gift baskets, from certification symbols and dairy or pareve labels to timing around Shabbat, with tips from Basketique.
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Presents For Ladies Who Have Everything: A Shopper’s Guide
Thoughtful presents for ladies who have everything, from consumable treats to experiences and personal touches, plus expert gift basket advice from Basketique.
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White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: How To Make Them At Home
How to make white chocolate dipped strawberries at home, with prep, melting, decorating, and gifting tips plus easy fixes for seized chocolate from Basketique.
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Grapefruit Sparkling Water: Brands, Flavors, And What To Look For
A friendly guide to grapefruit sparkling water, from popular brands and sweetened versus unsweetened picks to mocktails and gift basket ideas from Basketique.
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Staff Christmas Gift: How To Pick The Perfect One
How to choose a staff Christmas gift your whole team will enjoy, with budget tips, fair and inclusive ideas, and gift basket advice from the Basketique team.
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What To Write In An Engagement Card? Here’s The Simple Answer
What to write in an engagement card, with message starters by relationship, what to avoid, and thoughtful gift pairing ideas from Basketique’s gift experts.
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Bridesmaid Proposal Box: A Shopper’s Guide
A bridesmaid proposal box shopper’s guide from Basketique, covering what to include, budgets, timing, common mistakes, and personalizing each thoughtful box.