We’ve tested this year’s best tea Advent calendars – discover the perfect blend this Christmas

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.

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.

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."

Read Presley's full review of the Bird & Blend Tea Co. Tea Advent Calendar 2024.

The Clipper Tea Advent Calendar is a delightful way to count down to Christmas, with 24 cups of ethically produced tea of the brand's most popular organic infusions. Each tea bag is unbleached, plastic-free and fully biodegradable, as per Clipper's exper-teas in sustainable and eco-friendly practices.

This Advent calendar is perfect for the eco-minded loved ones in your life. There are 12 flavours and 24 individually wrapped and numbered sachets of tea to sip and savour every day of Advent.

Our tester thought the design of this Advent calendar was a very neat little idea to save on packaging. It's the same size as a packet of tea bags, with a slot that dispenses the tea sachets, numbered in order for the days of Advent. From the bright illustrations to the inventive design, it's clear that a lot of creativity and originality has gone into the packaging. In particular, our tester loved the retro elves on each colourful sachet. The sachet and the tea bag don't tell you the flavour, so every day is a surprise. But if you want spoilers, there is a guide to the days and flavours on the side of the packet.

The teas have distinctive flavours; you get the taste of individual fruits and spices. The teas taste fresher than some of the other brands we have tested. For under £5, Clipper Tea's Advent calendar is superb value and a thoughtful, environmentally conscious treat for tea lovers during the festive season.

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. 

Reviewed by digital writer, Akhila Thomas: This Advent calendar is compact and comes packed in a green and pale pink box with windows for each day that opens to reveal a selection of 24 matcha flavours filled in little tins. The flavours are unique, and the pack contains some limited-edition treats that are a hit with connoisseurs of the energising green cuppa.

From the traditional Pure Grade Matcha and iconic hits like Strawberries and Cream, there are more interesting blends like the Honey Butter Matcha, Mince Pie Matcha and Eggnog Matcha to try. Out of all the festive ones, I specifically loved the Candy Cane matcha which had the essence of your traditional candy canes beautifully melting with the earthy notes of matcha. Apart from these, the Spiced Pumpkin Pie Matcha and Salted Caramel Matcha were my personal favourites. 

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 brand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.