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Pachamama Handknitted Wool Tea Cosy, Crochet Stripe

A fleece-lined wool tea cosy, hand crocheted in Nepal in a bright stripe with a pompom.

86/ 100
CTG scoreFavoriteHow we score
Budget $30 to $50 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 92
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 86
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 80
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 88
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 75
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

86 / 100

The hand-knitted construction and Fair Trade origin give it more story than a mass-produced cosy, and the stripe gives color to a kitchen shelf.

Best forA tea lover who likes handmade textiles and an ethical sourcing story.
Best occasionChristmas, birthday
Avoid ifThe teapot is bigger than 1.2 L or the person wants machine-washable textiles.
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Frequently asked questions

What teapots does it fit?

Medium 4 to 6 cup pots up to 1.2 L.

Where is it made?

Hand crocheted in Nepal, per the listing.

What is the lining?

Polyester fleece, with a 100 percent sheep wool outer.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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