What should I give my friend for Chinese New Year?

He's been talking about how excited he is for Chinese New Year lately, and it seems like a pretty important holiday to him, so I want to get him something for it. We're pretty close, but I don't really know what he's interested in, because he rarely talks about himself. I know he likes food and money and tea, but I can't really give that to him without it being kind of weird. I just want to give him a small thing so I don't creep him out, since I like him. Maybe something I could make or get without going to a store and buying it?