Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar Review

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.

HAND-BLENDED 24 days United Kingdom $58

Brand

Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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Origin United Kingdom

Days 24

Price (approx.) $58

Our rating 9/10

Quick verdict

9/10

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.

Bird & Blend's original tea advent calendar: 48 plastic-free cups across 24 hand-blended flavours, the indie standard for variety and sustainability.

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Overview

Bird & Blend Tea Co. pioneered the modern tea advent calendar format and their 2025 edition remains 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. The brand's sustainability credentials, plastic-free packaging, and tree-planting pledge make it a standout for eco-conscious gift buyers.

Who it is for

Indie tea fans, sustainability-minded buyers, and UK shoppers who want the calendar that popularised the modern tea countdown format. Also strong for couples thanks to two bags per day.

Taste & variety

Hand-blended small-batch teas span black, green, oolong, pu-erh, rooibos, herbal, fruit, and yerba mate. Expect playful, approachable cups rather than single-estate purity, with a mystery blend adding surprise.

Packaging & gift appeal

Plastic-free board with cheerful Bird & Blend branding. Not luxury-tier but thoughtfully designed, with a free gift and 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

Brewing tips

Two sachets per door suit sharing or a morning and afternoon cup. Follow bag guidance: 95°C for black, 80°C for green, boiling for herbal and rooibos.

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

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: Order from birdandblendtea.com early each autumn; calendars sell out quickly. Compare with Twinings if you want lower cost and easier US retail access.