Loose tea is so English. Fill an exotic box with it and include a whimsical tea infuser. There are so many on the market to choose from these days. The smell of lavender soothes the spirit. Stretch its calming affects when you give it as a candle or incense along with a CD that is equally as soothing.
Color coordinate the holiday wrapping to set mood.
Make their holiday gift a travel kit. You know someone who would just love to have one. Go ahead and give a gift from the East. Give a bonsai tree complete clippers, gloves and care instructions. While you're at it, get one for yourself.