Worth knowing: Keep it low-cost and personal. An expensive gift from a student can read as awkward rather than thoughtful.
1Gourmet & FoodTea & coffee gifts₹500 – ₹2,000Premium tea and coffee, gift sets, and the things to brew them.
- Your teacher
- Coffee or tea lover
- Before you buy: ask how they brew: whole beans need a grinder, and ground coffee must suit their method — coarse for a French press, fine for espresso.
- Not for: someone who drinks one brand only and won't switch
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2HampersDiwali hampers₹1,000 – ₹4,000Sweets or dry fruits with diyas, candles or a small keepsake, for family, friends and neighbours.
- Your teacher
- Has everything
- Before you buy: read the item list, not the box: count what's inside and how much of it, since the box and ribbon are part of the price.
- Not for: someone with diabetes, if it's mostly mithai
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3- Your teacher
- Coffee or tea lover
- Before you buy: check the care label: many printed mugs should be hand-washed to keep the print sharp, and colour-changing mugs usually can't go in a microwave.
- Not for: someone who already has a cupboard full of mugs
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4Gourmet & FoodChocolate gift boxes₹400 – ₹1,800A safe, well-liked gift for almost every relationship.
- Your teacher
- Before you buy: read the ingredients: real chocolate lists cocoa butter, while cheaper boxes often use vegetable fat instead.
- Not for: someone who's diabetic or avoiding sugar
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5Flowers & PlantsDesk plants & succulents₹200 – ₹900Low-maintenance and longer-lasting than cut flowers.
- Your teacher
- Before you buy: match the plant to the light where it will sit: succulents need sun, while snake plants and ZZ plants cope with low light.
- Not for: someone who travels often and can't water
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