Evergreen Stocking Stuffers

Stocking stuffers are the perfect way to show you care for your loved ones and for the environment. Whether young or old, stressed out or ready to play, here are a few small gifts to round out your holiday list.

Relaxation

The holiday season can be stressful, so why not give the gift of relaxation? Be it a warm cup of tea in a comfy armchair or a glass of wine by the fire, we've got your individual pleasures covered.

For a calming cup of tea, try Gypsy Teas in green, white, black and herbal varieties, all certified fair trade and organic ($8.99/3.5-oz tin; www.gypsytea.com). The tins are reusable, and refills are available ($34.70/lb.).

Come in from the cold and indulge your sweet side with Equal Exchange's organic Hot Cocoa ($6/12 oz.; store.yahoo.com). For hours of warmth, try a steel thermos ($27-$30; www.thermos.com).

Various organic and biodynamic wines exist on the market today, like Talley Vineyard's 2003 Estate Chardonnay ($26; www.talleyvineyards.com), or Georg Breuer's Rheingau 2002 Terra Montosa Riesling ($25; www.classicalwines.com). For more Green Guide picks, check out "Wine and Beer.".

Take eco-friendly wine to the next level with glass wine goblets created from the upper part of recycled wine bottles. Choose from a variety of colors and styles; available in sets of four ($35 and up; www.greenglass.com).

Sweet Tooth

Winter celebrations are a time of sugary indulgence. Create sweet memories with delectable treats like organic and fair-trade chocolates.

Fair-trade organic chocolate bars from Equal Exchange come in dark chocolate, dark chocolate with almonds, and milk chocolate. Your purchase aids small farmers and traditional agricultural practices in the Dominican Republic and Paraguay ($12/4 bars; store.gxonlinestore.org).

Show your support for the Sierra Club and for small farms with Sierra Club's organic Chocolate Coins ($8.95/10-oz. box) and Peanut Butter cups, each wrapped in cornstarch-based cellophane ($7.95/6-oz. box; www.theconsumerlink.com).

Also try Endangered Species' Organic Baby Chocolate Bars in any one of six flavors. The company donates 10 percent of its profits to environmental organizations that protect endangered animals and their habitats ($1.49/1.4-oz. bar; www.chocolatebar.com).