Who says an Advent calendar has to be chocolate? There is an Advent calendar for everything these days, and as tea lovers here at olive, the wide range of tea Advent calendars now available are some of our favourites. From fun-flavoured teabags to decadent drawers filled with high-end loose leaf tea, or calendars filled with matcha, there is a tea Advent calendar for everyone. Many have multiple teabags or servings inside each day, meaning they are perfect for sharing. The ideal way to add a little moment of calm into Christmas festivities each day.

For more Advent calendar inspiration, check out our guides to the best foodie Advent calendars, best coffee Advent calendars and best alcohol Advent calendars filled with gin, whisky and more. For more tea inspiration, see our picks of the best tea gifts or the best teapots to buy. If you're prepping for Christmas, check out our picks of the best Christmas crackers to buy filled with foodie treats, from popcorn to miniature cocktails.


Best tea Advent calendars to buy 2024

Bird & Blend tea Advent calendar

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We love the fun festive design of this teabag-filled calendar, colourful inside and out. In signature Bird & Blend style, it is filled with unusual gourmet tea flavours – 24 in total, meaning no repeats throughout the month. There are two teabags per day tucked in cubes that are fun to open (all packaging is plastic-free). From seasonal Mulled Cider and Snowball to Chocolate Digestive and Strawberry Lemonade, what will your favourite discovery be?

Available from:
Bird & Blend (£38)


Newby 24 Teas of Christmas Advent calendar

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This is our pick for a luxury tea Advent calendar. The beautiful design makes a lovely festive addition to your home for December (and could be reused for a future year) and will ensure your tea break is a little bit more special. There are a generous four teabags inside each drawer so it's perfect for a family to share. There are no repeated flavours throughout the month meaning there is plenty to discover, from classic English breakfast to jasmine blossom or masala chai.

Available from:
Selfridges (£89.99)


Whittard tea Advent calendar

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This good value tea Advent calendar from the tea experts at Whittard has a compact, festive design and doors to tear open to reveal your teabags every day. There are two teabags per day, ideal for sharing, and 16 flavours across the calendar - so whilst there are a few repeats, there is still a decent variety. Teas include classic Earl Grey, English breakfast and Ceylon, along with seasonal Festive Breakfast and Christmas Tea.

Available from:
Whittard (£25)


Bird & Blend matcha Advent calendar

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If your love of tea extends to matcha, this is the calendar for you. This fun matcha advent calendar has a seriously impressive range of matcha flavours inside, including plenty of festive limited-editions such as mince pie, gingerbread or eggnog matcha, as well as fruity twists including peach cobbler or strawberries and cream. There is enough in here for 48 cups of matcha so it's great for sharing and discussing your favourite flavours.

Available from:
Bird & Blend (£52)


Whittard Loose Tea Advent calendar

Whittard Loose Leaf Tea Calendar

One for true tea aficionados, this is a special calendar if you like loose leaf tea. Bring some calm to Christmas chaos each day by taking the time to brew your tea. There are 23 different teas inside from around the world, covering black, green, oolong and white teas. The generous quantities of tea mean Whittard estimate the calendar can make 113 cups of tea – perfect for sharing! The festive red drawer design could be reused and refilled year after year.

Available from:
Whittard (£80)


Pukka tea Advent calendar

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A great value, simple tea calendar that would make a lovely gift for a tea lover. The calendar unrolls so you can hang it on the back of a kitchen door. Although this does mean that there's no secrecy about the teas to expect each day, there are 24 different flavours to try meaning there is still plenty to discover over December. The calendar is fully recyclable and the teabags are all home compostable.

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Available from:
Amazon (£11.45)
Pukka (£12.99)


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