Christmas Tea - Teabags
A macro pile of Christmas Loose Leaf tea
Christmas Loose Leaf tea arranged in a circle
Christmas Loose Leaf tea infusion
Box of Christmas tea blend teabags

No. 31

Christmas Tea - Teabags

Sale price£9.95

Warm up winter with our aromatic Christmas Tea Blend from Nuwara Eliya. Enriched with festive spices such as cinnamon and cloves, it's a heavenly afternoon treat.

*20% off site-wide | Ends 11th December

Format
Triune™ teabags
Size:20 Teabags
Quantity:

Delivery Info

Christmas Delivery cut-off dates

We kindly ask that all customers check the cut-off dates to ensure services selected meet their needs and to avoid any disappointment. Orders placed after cut-off point of the selected shipping service will not arrive in time for Christmas.

Please note all times listed are in UK GMT. 

UK Christmas Delivery cut-off dates

Standard Delivery

Royal Mail

2pm Friday 20th December

UK Tracked

DPD

Midnight Sunday 22nd December

Next Working-Day

DPD

2pm Monday 23rd December

Saturday

DPD

2pm Friday 20th December

International Standard Economy cut-off dates

All dispatched via Royal Mail, delivered by postal service of destination country

All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East and USA)

2pm Wednesday 9th October

Hong Kong, Middle and Far East, Singapore and South Africa

2pm Monday 21st October

Canada and USA

2pm Wednesday 6th November

Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey and Western Europe

2pm Monday 2nd December

Other International Shipping cut-off dates 

UPS

2pm Friday 13th December

Fedex

2pm Friday 13th December

 

We dispatch all orders as quickly as possible. We are not responsible for any delays caused by unforeseen external factors. 

UK deliveries

You can find more information on their services' status at the following links:  Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.

 

Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

£3.50, Free - over £40

Royal Mail

2-5 days, Tracked

DPD Tracked

£6.50 Free - over £100

DPD

1-3 days, Tracked

Next-Working-Day

£9.95

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked

Saturday

£15.00

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked

Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday. 

*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays. 

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

European deliveries

Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.

Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries. 

CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.

Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Economy

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Tracked

From £15.95

Fedex / UPS

3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked

*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

 

Rest of the World


Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £4.00

Royal Mail

8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

USA tracked

From £15.00

UPS

2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked

ROW Tracked

From £18.95

UPS

1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked


*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

International Buyers (Including EU) – Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.

If you have any questions, please contact us via sales@theteamakers.co.uk.

Move over mulled wine: Our Christmas, spiced tea features festive winter spices and a rich, seasonal aroma that will make it feel like Christmas every day. Aromatic and indulgent, our luxurious Christmas loose leaf tea blend is made with exquisite Ceylon black tea. Still, it's the unique mix of carefully selected spices and dried fruits that really bring this festive brew to life.

Packed into every caddy of loose-leaf Christmas Tea Blend is a carefully selected mix of apple chunks, cinnamon stick, orange slices, pink peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves and coriander, filling the air with the scent of the festive season. Warm amber in colour, it has the flavour of traditional Christmas spices, with hints of vanilla, cream and apple, and an aroma of cinnamon, almond and chocolate.

Invoking thoughts of crackling fires and Christmas cheer, this winter tea is a treat for all the senses. Customers say it's like Christmas in a cup and a festive season favourite.

Underpinning all those flavours are black tea leaves harvested in autumn from the tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya. At 1,868m, these are the highest in Sri Lanka and famed for producing some of the most characterful Ceylon teas. Little wonder our Christmas Tea Blend has previously been a highlight of the Festive Afternoon Tea at prestigious London hotel St Ermin's.

The history of Christmas tea

Tea may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Christmas drinks, but the tradition of mixing and drinking black tea with warming winter ingredients goes back to the 1830s, making this spiced blend one of the most authentic British teas.

Christmas tea dates from the Georgian era, when the British working and middle classes used their festive break to hit the taverns in a big way. Spending their hard-earned wages and staggering about in the streets was frowned upon by the temperance movement, which sought a booze-free solution. Enter the humble cuppa and the festive tea party – usually held close to Christmas and interspersed with religious sermons and admonishments to give up alcohol.

The first mass Christmas tea party was held in Preston in 1834 and attracted a crowd of 1,200. Before long, people were regularly pairing a good old brew with festive flavours like cinnamon, apple, nutmeg and more. The trend caught on across the UK and in the US, where Christmas afternoon teas – complete with sandwiches, finger food and plenty of seasonal treats – became a tradition.

Still popular for their distinctive wintry flavours and heady seasonal aromas, Christmas teas are a delicious and healthful winter treat, whether served black as a vegan tea or with milk. However you enjoy them, these spiced blends are a delicious way to celebrate the festive season.

Alternatives to this Spiced Black Tea

For more spiced, warming infusions, try our Assam Chocolate Spice, or our Chai tea duo: Masala Chai, Chai of Madagascar.

Are you a business looking to incorporate luxurious winter teas into your festive menu? Please find out more information about our tea services here.

Region

Mixed Origin

Our tea blends are a harmonious tapestry of flavours, meticulously crafted from premium ingredients sourced from the world's most esteemed regions. We travel to the lush valleys of Assam, the serene West Lake in China, the rich floral gardens of Croatia, and beyond, to ensure that each herb, spice, and flower meets our exacting standards. Every ingredient tells a story, reflecting the essence of its origin, and we take pride in capturing these unique profiles in every blend.

Our commitment extends beyond quality; we are dedicated to sustainability and ethical sourcing. We work closely with farmers and growers to ensure that every step of our journey respects both the environment and the communities we engage with. By prioritising responsible sourcing, we ensure that our blends not only deliver outstanding taste but also contribute positively to the world. With each cup, you experience not only the finest ingredients but also the dedication and care that have gone into creating them, making our blends a celebration of both flavour and the spirit of sustainability.

1 triune teabag

200ml

100°C

3 - 5mins