Christmas tea is all about warmth: spiced black blends, festive green teas and cosy caffeine-free infusions that taste like the holidays in a cup. The best Christmas teas also make wonderful gifts, whether as a single tin, a gift set or an advent calendar. Browse the full range in our Christmas teas collection, and read on for our favourite festive blends.
What makes a tea a Christmas tea?
Christmas teas are seasonal blends built around the flavours of the holidays: warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, rich notes of chocolate and gingerbread, and Scandinavian glogg-style mulling spices. They can be based on black, green or rooibos tea, so there is a festive cup for every preference, including caffeine-free options for the evening.
The best Christmas teas to try
Christmas Tea
A black tea infused with Scandinavian charm, where robust black tea mingles with the cosy warmth of cinnamon and the exotic spice of cardamom. Each sip is a symphony of festive joy that captures the essence of the season, the classic place to start.
Green Christmas Tea
A festive fusion of green tea, cinnamon, cardamom and delightful strawberry flavourings. Crafted for green tea lovers, it offers a refreshing twist on tradition, with warming spices dancing alongside a subtle sweetness of strawberry.
Gingerbread Rooibos
A heartwarming, spicy blend of decaffeinated rooibos and nostalgic gingerbread flavours. The earthy notes of rooibos complement ginger, cinnamon and molasses, reminiscent of freshly baked gingerbread cookies. A perfect caffeine-free treat for the evening.
Mint Chocolate Tea
A blend for chocolate lovers that weaves together cool mint, rich chocolate and fine black tea. A delightful after-dinner treat or a sweet, sugar-free indulgence, with a velvety fusion of mint and chocolate in every sip.
Spicy Glogy
A festive Christmas drink that transports you to the heart of Scandinavia, where aromatic mulling spices dance with a touch of sweetness. A traditional and inviting brew, reminiscent of crackling embers and festive cheer.
Christmas tea gifts and advent calendars
For gifting, a festive tea is hard to beat. Our Christmas calendars turn the countdown to Christmas into a daily treat. The Moomin tea advent calendar offers 24 splendidly flavoured teas spanning green, black, white and rooibos blends, a new surprise behind every door inspired by the Moomin universe.
There are also beautifully crafted Moomin Christmas baubles, golden ornaments that each hold several bags of pyramid tea, a charming touch under the tree. For more present ideas beyond the festive range, explore our gifts and goodies collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is Christmas tea?
Christmas tea is a seasonal blend flavoured with festive ingredients like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, chocolate or gingerbread. It can be based on black, green or rooibos tea.
What is the best Christmas tea gift?
A tea advent calendar is a popular Christmas tea gift, offering 24 different blends to enjoy through December. Festive tins, gift sets and Moomin baubles also make great presents.
Is there a caffeine-free Christmas tea?
Yes. Gingerbread rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free festive blend, and many holiday calendars include caffeine-free rooibos and herbal options alongside black and green teas.
What does Christmas tea taste like?
Most Christmas teas are warming and spiced, with notes of cinnamon and cardamom. Others lean sweet, with flavours of chocolate, mint, strawberry or gingerbread.
When should I buy Christmas tea?
Festive teas and advent calendars are seasonal and often sell out, so it is best to order in late autumn or early December to be ready for the holidays.