Overview
The modern tea advent calendar format started here, and the 2025 edition is still one of the most-loved countdowns in the UK. Behind each door are two sachets of small-batch blended tea spanning black, green, oolong, pu-erh, rooibos, herbal, fruit and yerba mate styles. Sustainability credentials, plastic-free packaging and a tree-planting pledge make it a standout for eco-conscious gift buyers.
Taste & variety
Hand-blended small-batch teas across black, green, oolong, pu-erh, rooibos, herbal, fruit and yerba mate. Expect playful, approachable cups, not single-estate purity. A mystery blend keeps one door genuinely unknown.
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Packaging & gift appeal
A plastic-free board covered in cheerful Bird & Blend branding. Not luxury-tier, but thoughtfully put together, and there is a free gift and a crafting pattern inside.
What is in the box
48 individually wrapped tea bags across 24 days, free gift and crafting pattern, plastic-free recyclable advent box, mystery new blend, and tasting variety across nine tea types.
Key features
- 24 hand-blended tea flavours
- Two tea bags per day, 48 cups total
- 100% plastic-free and vegan friendly
- One tree planted for every calendar sold
- Includes mystery blend and free gift inside
9/10
Outstanding
Our verdict
Bird & Blend's iconic calendar at around £46 (~$58) delivers 48 cups across 24 hand-blended flavours, the indie benchmark for variety, sustainability, and festive unboxing.
Buying advice: birdandblendtea.com, early each autumn, because these sell out quickly. Twinings is the comparison if you want a lower price and easier US retail access.
Pros
- Original tea advent calendar brand
- Excellent variety across tea types
- Two cups per day for sharing
- Plastic-free and tree-planting pledge
Cons
- UK shipping adds cost abroad
- Hand-blended style may not suit purists
- Seasonal sell-out each autumn
Questions about the Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar
How many days are in the Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar?
It counts down 24 days. 48 individually wrapped tea bags across 24 days, free gift and crafting pattern, plastic-free recyclable advent box, mystery new blend, and tasting variety across nine tea types.
How much does the Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar cost?
The list price is about $58 (USD). Prices move during the season and differ by country, so check the retailer before you buy.
Who is the Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar best for?
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.
How does it compare with the Nordqvist Tea Advent Calendar?
Signe rated the Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar 9/10 and the Nordqvist Tea Advent Calendar 9.5/10. Our side-by-side comparison covers price, days, format and who each one suits. See the comparison →
