Enjoy a daily cosy ritual in the run-up to Christmas with a tea Advent calendar. Tea is ideal for an Advent calendar because it offers various flavours and promotes relaxation during the most wonderful (busy!) time of the year. If you know someone who would prefer a non-chocolate yet luxurious Advent calendar, tea is a classy and health-conscious alternative.
Paired with your favourite Christmas mug and a festive movie, each day brings a new tea flavour to sip and savour. Plus, in comparison to beauty Advent calendars, tea can be a much more affordable, yet equally pleasing option. Imagine a warm and spiced Christmas tea – cranberries and orange – served from a teapot and paired with a mince pie as little treat each day in the countdown to the big day.
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For a festive winter warmer try some flavour combinations such as ginger and cinnamon or peppermint and vanilla teas. Fruits and spices such as clove, apple and nutmeg are comforting and warming to sip. Choose from tea Advent calendars that contain traditional breakfast tea, green tea, fruit and herbal teas, or organic tea that is aimed at improving wellbeing. It's an original gift idea for tea lovers and offers a variety of flavours for you and a loved one to explore.
If a foodie Advent calendar sounds appealing but you're on a budget, you could make your own tea Advent calendar with all your favourite individual sachets of tea presented in a reusable Advent calendar. Some reusable Advent calendars can be less than £5 and are a creative way to present a loved one with tailored and meaningful treats.
Best tea Advent calendars of 2024
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Enjoy tea for two every day of Advent with the Whittard Tea Advent Calendar. From Vanilla Chai to Darjeeling, there's a variety of flavours to explore. There's two individually wrapped tea bags behind each door. That's 48 luxury teas to savour, with classic Whittard blends plus exclusive single-origin teas. The Advent calendar itself is superbly presented and makes a wonderful gift for a tea lover. Additionally, the packaging it comes in is superlative, perhaps as one would expect from the epitome of luxury tea brands.
Every day is a surprise as the teas are randomised. Enjoy with or without milk. Also, you can make a Chai Latte by infusing one of the Chai teabags in boiled milk for 5-10 minutes.
For amazing aromas and an Advent calendar that takes you around the world in tea, this is the perfect blend of tradition and new horizons.
If you love the ritual of preparing tea and serving it in a teapot, Whittard also offers a sumptuous Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar For Two.
- Afternoon Tea
- Ceylon Tea
- Chelsea Breakfast Tea
- Christmas Tea
- Coconut Chai
- Darjeeling
- Early Grey
- English Breakfast
- English Rose
- Festive Breakfast
- Irish Breakfast
- Kenya
- Masala Chai
- Piccadilly
- Tippy Assam
- Vanilla Chai
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If you or a loved one is a fan of novel-tea, with fun flavours, puns galore and a bit of an alternative to the traditional Christmas aesthetic, this Yawn Brew Tea Advent Calendar is a refreshing alternative. Choose from Single Origin Loose Tea, Explorer Pyramid Tea Bags, Breakfast Tea Bags, Caffeine Free Loose Tea, Christmas Loose Leaf Tea. We sampled the Christmas Blends Advent and were impressed with the quality of the individually sealed and numbered pyramid bags, plus, the tea smells and tastes divine.
The Advent calendar itself is fun and interactive. On the side of the box there is a rating scale so you can give each tea marks out of five. There are QR codes to scan for brewing guides and more information about each tea. Plus, there's a chance to win a prize. If you find a Golden Ticket behind a door you win a prize between the 12-24th December, and you need to follow @yawnbrew on Instagram.
You get one tea bag per door that is individually sealed and numbered. The back of the Advent calendar tells you what the tea is for each day, and you can also look it up via the QR code.
The pleasant and warm colours are a lovely alternative and have more of a modern Scandi influence. This is a great Advent calendar to gift to a friend, daughter or grandchild that indulges in hygge and loves an interesting cuppa.
- Butterscotch
- Caramel Popcorn
- English Breakfast
- Cream Earl Grey
- Jasmine & Fruits
- Gingerbread
- Toffee Apple
- Cinnapple Green
- Movie Night Popcorn
- Cookie
- Chocolate Rooibos
- Winter Berries
- Choc Orange
- Watermelon Oolong
- Cocoa Candy Cane
- Margaret's Hope, Darjeeling
- Earl Grey
- Ruby Amaretto
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The fan favourite returns for 2024; it's Bird & Blend's much anticipated Tea Advent Calendar 2024. Engagingly presented, the 24 boxes can be stacked to form a little display. Inside each box there are best-selling brews and some exclusive previews of 2025 blends. Also available as caffeine-free.
Reviewed by Presley Fuller: "The Bird and Blend advent calendar contains 24 doors with two teabags behind each, meaning you can have two cups of the flavour each day, or you could share with someone! There is a significant range of flavours and types of tea: from black tea to rooibos, all tea lovers will find something they enjoy. All flavours can be enjoyed with or without milk, and each box has a guide to the best length of time to brew. Typical flavours can be expected, such as a classic Breakfast Tea, as well as limited edition and secret blends, meaning you will never miss out on the surprise of what you get! The entire calendar is plastic-free, including the teabags, and Bird and Blend plants one tree for every calendar. Each day in December, one can scan the QR code on the calendar to receive special festive content online and a free Christmas gift!
"I tried the mint chocolate roobis, which had a delicate mint flavour with a hint of chocolate. The ‘candlelit library’ was a warm and cosy black tea which tasted of warm spices. The ‘starry night’ had a warm fruit taste with a hint of floral taste.
"This advent calendar is sure to be perfect for all tea lovers this Christmas season."
- Gingerbread Chai
- Earl Grey Creme
- Buttermint
- Chocolate Digestives
- Dozy Girl
- Great British Cuppa
- Moondrop Dreams
- Snowball (limited edition)
- Campfires & Vampires
- Mint Choc Rooibos
- Mince Pie (limited edition)
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Candlelit Library (limited edition)
- Morning Kick
- Mulled Cider (limited edition)
- Coconut Milk Oolong
- Gingernut Biscuit (limited edition)
- MojiTEA
- Dark Choc Chilli Chai
- Deckchair Dreaming
- Golden Egg (limited edition)
- TOP SECRET BLEND (NEW)
- Star of the Show (limited edition)
Best matcha tea Advent calendar
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If you're new to matcha, it's a Japanese green tea powder that forms a frothy hot drink that's rich in antioxidants. Clearly, there's a fan-base that love it because Bird & Blend's best-selling Matcha Advent Calendar is a sell-out every year. This vibrant green selection of 24 matcha flavours is full of yummy flavours with some limited edition treats that are a hit with connoisseurs of the energising green cuppa.
The contents of the calendar is worth £80 and there is a different flavour to enjoy daily, with enough for two cups per day – that's 40 cups of matcha! Make sure you pre-order early to ensure you get all the festive surprises and delights that are packed into this powerhouse of green energy.
Bird & Blend is certified B-Corp and 100% plastic free and vegan friendly.
- Super
- Toffee Apple
- Ice Cream
- Spiced Pumpkin Pie
- Lemon
- Carrot Cake (limited edition)
- Raspberry Ripple
- Honey Bunny (limited edition)
- Banana
- Mint Choc Chip (limited edition)
- Birthday Cake
- Candy Cane (limited edition)
- Peaches & Cream
- Swampting (limited edition)
- Gingernut
- Peach Cobbler (limited edition)
- Strawberries & Cream
- Neapolitan (limited edition)
- Pure
- Mince Pie (limited edition)
- Salted Caramel
- Gingerbread Chai (limited edition)
- Buttermint
- Eggnog (limited edition)
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If you fancy a calming and restorative cuppa, Pukka is goodness in a mug. This wall-hanging Advent calendar is a wonderful way to enjoy Pukka's range of distinctive teas. From the festive flavours of cinnamon, zesty orange and sweet elderberry, the unique blends of organic ingredients is an adventure in discovery herbal teas and how they can enhance wellbeing.
Our tester praised the Advent calendar for being letterbox-friendly. The unmistakable aroma of Pukka tea was delightful even before opening the envelope that contains the wall Advent calendar. It is tip-top for variety of flavours, with Liquorice & Cinnamon being our tester's favourite calming cuppa.
There are QR codes behind some of the 'doors' which give you a surprise, but no peeking before the actual day! The codes will take you to to exclusive recipes, yoga and guided meditation content. Additionally, there are lots of motivational phrases for you to manifest the best version of yourself during the festive season.
- Winter Warmer
- Chamomile
- Vanilla & Manuka Honey
- Lemon
- Ginger & Manuka Honey
- Feel New
- Turmeric Active
- Supreme Matcha Green
- Night Time Berry
- Three Ginger
- Peppermint & Licorice
- Morning Berry
- English Breakfast
- Three Chamomile
- Liquorice & Cinnamon
- Love
- Lemongrass & Ginger
- Radiance
- Earl Grey
- Three Fennel
- Elderberry & Echinacea
- Wild Apple & Cinnamon
- Relax
- Clean Matcha Green
- Night Time
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Twinings Limited Edition Advent Calendar ‘24 Days of Festive Warmth’ is a collection of the Superblends and Soulful Blends ranges. There's a different blend to try every day, with two individually wrapped tea sachets between each door.
Our tester was impressed with the presentation of the Advent calendar, saying that it looked even better in real life than in photos. It's large and thick, about A3 size. It opens like a book. The fruity aroma is instantly noticeable, even before the doors are opened. The doors are a lovely size to open and there is a superb variety of flavours to support wellbeing. Flavours such as Reset (a blend of peach and orange blossom with a hint of nettle) provide the perfect pick-me-up during the most wonderful and, for some, the busiest time of the year. There's even a couple of Detox teas included, to counteract all the festive foods and fizz.
Whether you want to feel invigorated, cleansed, or relaxed, there is a Twinings tea to suit. The brightly coloured sachets are a lovely little treat each day. Behind some doors there are motivational phrases. Others have QR codes leading to hidden gems or inspiration on how to enjoy the festive season. Additionally there's a QR code on the tag of each teabag with more wellbeing tips.
If you love or a loved one enjoy a variety of flavourful fruity and herbal teas, this is higly recommended. It's limited edition, so hurry while stocks last.
- Defence
- Glow
- Moment of Calm
- Immune Support
- Detox
- Digest
- Digest Ginger & Turmeric
- Cleanse Matcha
- Balance
- Unwind
- Metabolism
- Super Green Matcha
- Heartea
- Turmeric
- Focus
- Sleep Valerian & Orange Blossom
- Sleep & Sweet Dreams
- Little Lift
- Revitalise
- Quiet Mind
- Peace
- Reset & Pause
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Traditional afternoon tea has had a festive upgrade with the Fortum & Mason Tea Lovers Advent Calendar. Enjoy Fortum & Mason's extraordinary range of tea with the Tea Lovers Advent Calendar. Behind each of the 24 doors, there are premium blends to savour, including Royal Blend, Moroccan Mint, Strawberry and Rose Infusion, amongst the selection of black, green and fruit infusions. Countdown to Christmas with a daily supply of pyramid tea bags and make a point of having afternoon tea every day of Advent.
The selection of Fortnum's classics, Christmas Blends and Scented Teas makes a wonderfully festive gift.
- Royal Blend
- Jade Oolong
- Chai
- Ginger & Sicilian Lemon
- Earl Grey
- Green Tea with Mandarin
- Apricot
- Honey & Lavender Infusion
- Assam TGFOP
- Rooibos
- Countess Grey
- Moroccan Mint
- Elderflower
- Strawberry and Rose Infusion
- Black Tea with Vanilla
- Mint Humbug
- Breakfast Blend
- Darjeeling FTGFOP
- Camomile & Bee Pollen
- Plum Infusion
- Victoria Grey
- Black Tea with Fig
- Rose Pouchong
- Christmas Green Tea
- G&Tea
- Christmas Black Tea
Best tea Advent calendar to support sustainability
Christmas is a time to do good and by purchasing the English Tea Shop Christmas Night Advent Calendar it supports a community of Sri Lankan farmers, giving them fair pay. In addition, the packaging is recyclable and the tea bags are compostable. Sustainability is at the heart of English Tea Shop organic teas. Customers agree it's great-tasting tea too!
Beautifully presented like a book the Advent calendar opens to reveal 25 doors. There are 13 blends to discover – and a sneak peek at what's included reveals that it is a wonderful assortment of fun and festive flavours. There are 25 pyramid Tea Bags which are organic black, white and green teas, blended with spices, fruit and botanicals. English Tea Shop is certified organic, non-GMO and Fairtrade.
Have yourself a cosy countdown to Christmas with a cuppa that's doing some good in the world.
- Gingerbread Treat
- Super Star Anise
- Chai Charge
- Ghostly Green
- Tropical Lemongrass
- Peachy Keen
- White Wonderland
- Happy Holiday
- Holiday Boost
- Festive Spice
- Post-party Refresh
- Winter Balance
- Winter Warmer
Best Advent calendar for festive fruit and herbal teas
New English Teas Christmas Tea Advent Calendar is traditionally-styled and contains 25 little boxes, each annotated with an inspirational message. There are 50 feel-good brews inside, two pyramid teabags each day, to tide you over up to the big day. To be clear, there are five flavours, so expect repetition. If what's included sounds good, then this is ideal for lovers of herbal infusions and green tea.
Evoke cosy nostalgia with a warming cuppa, as a healthy alternative to chocolate during the festive season. It's a great choice for gifting because it's easy to deliver via Amazon, plus at under £15 it's an economical yet thoughtful gift.
- Black Tea & Honey
- Green Tea & Apple
- Green Tea, Rosehips & Hibiscus
- Gingerbread
- Herbal Infusion
Our Verdict
All the tea Advent calendars we sampled were superb examples of the very best in traditional, fruit, matcha, herbal and organic teas. Therefore, it's hard to recommend an overall winner. Whittards is a top option for lovers of traditional tea and the Advent calendar is superbly presented.
For flavoursome organic tea Pukka offers wonderful variety and there are luxurious gold details on the wall-hanging calendar. Additionally it is letterbox-friendly, so it makes delivery less of a hassle, as well as being a different festive gift idea.
Twinings is a quintessential Advent calendar that's great value for money and contains 48 tea sachets with flavours that are designed to promote wellbeing. Exploring the range of flavours is a delightful way to countdown to Christmas.
Here at Yours.co.uk we need very little persuasion to start our own festive afternoon tea ritual this Christmas!🎅
How do I create my own advent calendar?
Here's a creative way to make your own reusable Advent calendar. Hobbycraft has a range of DIY Advent calendars that you can personalise and fill with treats that you know your loved ones will enjoy. What's more prices start from as low as £2.50. There are bunting, wall hanging and refillable wooden Advent calendars to choose from.
Simply pop an individually sealed sachet of tea into each envelope, mini stocking or drawer and you have your very own DIY tea Advent calendar.
What flavours of tea are associated with Christmas?
Christmas blends use a base of black, green, or herbal tea. Popular flavours include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom for warmth, citrus, vanilla and cranberry. Some blends may also include spices like ginger or star anise. Alternatively, make the festive season an opportunity to try something different, such as exploring the benefits of matcha tea.
For yummy flavours and aromas that evoke warmth and festive cheer, here are the best flavour profiles that make the perfect festive brew:
Cinnamon – warm and spicy
Gingerbread – sweet and spiced
Peppermint – cool and refreshing
Orange – zesty and citrusy
Cranberry – tart and fruity
Clove – earthy and aromatic
Nutmeg – creamy and comforting
Chai – spiced with cardamom, ginger and cinnamon
These flavours bring each cup a wholesome and comforting feel, perfect for creating your daily festive ritual that's your cup of tea.
Natalie Knowles is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances. When she's not testing sparkling water makers, she flexes her creative flair as an artist.