OUR CHOICE
Nordqvist
Nordqvist Tea Advent Calendar
Finnish tea advent calendar with 25 numbered doors and 27 cups of tea in a cube-shaped box. Our pick of the lot.
$21.75
Nordqvist vs Bird & Blend: Which Tea Advent Calendar?
The Nordqvist Tea Advent Calendar and the Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar, side by side: price, days, style and who each one suits.
Frederik rates the Nordqvist Tea Advent Calendar higher, at 9.5/10. The other calendar still wins for some people, so read the "choose" notes below before you decide.
HAND-BLENDED
Bird & Blend Tea Co.
Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar
The original indie tea advent calendar: 24 hand-blended flavours with two tea bags per day (48 cups), plastic-free packaging, and a mystery blend. Vegan-friendly with one tree planted per calendar.
$58
| Detail | Nordqvist Tea Advent Calendar | Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD list) | $21.75 | $58 |
| Days | 25 | 24 |
| Brand | Nordqvist | Bird & Blend Tea Co. |
| Made in | Finland | United Kingdom |
| Style | OUR CHOICE | HAND-BLENDED |
| Our rating | 9.5/10 | 9/10 |
Choose the Nordqvist Tea Advent Calendar if...
The obvious first tea calendar. Twenty-five doors, a Nordic flavour set, and a price that will not sting if the recipient turns out not to care much.
What we liked
- Approachable price
- 25 doors and 27 cups of tea
- Made in Finland
Watch out for
- Seasonal availability
- Tea bags only
Choose the Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar if...
The calendar that started the modern tea countdown, and still an indie favourite. Two bags a day means a couple gets equal value out of it.
What we liked
- Original tea advent calendar brand
- Excellent variety across tea types
- Two cups per day for sharing
Watch out for
- UK shipping adds cost abroad
- Hand-blended style may not suit purists
- Seasonal sell-out each autumn
Prices are approximate USD list prices and change during the season. Affiliate disclosure.
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