Dilmah Tea Advent Calendar Review
Sri Lankan tea house calendar with 24 individually wrapped tea bags spanning Ceylon black, flavoured black, and green teas.
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Quick verdict
8.7/10
Dilmah's Tea Advent Calendar is a well-priced, ethically produced countdown from an established Sri Lankan tea house, with real variety across Ceylon black, flavoured, and green teas rather than novelty flavours.
Dilmah's Tea Advent Calendar is a low-cost, single-origin Ceylon pick with real variety across black, flavoured, and green teas from an established Sri Lankan family tea house.
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Overview
Dilmah's Tea Advent Calendar packs 24 individually wrapped tea bags behind a gold-foiled gift box, drawn from the brand's single-origin Ceylon range. The lineup mixes classic Ceylon black teas with flavoured blends (blackcurrant, caramel, earl grey, lychee, mango and strawberry, among others) and a handful of green teas, giving a genuinely varied countdown rather than one dominated by a single style.
Who it is for
Budget-conscious buyers who want a genuine single-origin tea house behind the calendar, and anyone who likes a mix of classic Ceylon black, flavoured, and green teas rather than one dominant style.
Taste & variety
The 24 bags lean on Dilmah's Ceylon strengths: premium and Gold & Supreme black tea, English Breakfast, and traditional oolong, alongside a long run of flavoured black teas (blackcurrant, caramel, earl grey, ginger and honey, lychee, mango and strawberry, and more) and pure, jasmine, and sencha green teas. Flavoured bags outnumber pure single-origin cups, but the Ceylon base keeps quality consistent.
Packaging & gift appeal
A gold-foiled gift box with 24 individually wrapped tea bags, each sealed for freshness. Presentation is festive without being ornate, and the 46g net format keeps it compact for shipping and gifting.
What is in the box?
24 individually wrapped tea bags (46g net) covering premium Ceylon black tea, Ceylon Gold & Supreme black tea, English Breakfast and Pu-erh black tea, traditional oolong, a dozen-plus flavoured black teas, and pure, jasmine, and sencha green teas.
Key features
- 24 individually wrapped tea bags
- Ceylon black, flavoured black, and green teas
- Includes English Breakfast and Pu-Erh black tea
- Single-origin Sri Lankan family tea house
Brewing tips
Black and flavoured bags take a near-boiling brew of three to five minutes. The green tea doors (pure, jasmine, sencha) prefer cooler water around 80°C and a shorter steep to avoid bitterness.
Pros
- +Genuine single-origin Ceylon tea house
- +Broad mix of black, flavoured, and green teas
- +Low price for 24 individually wrapped bags
- +Family-run brand with real sustainability credentials
Cons
- −Tea bags only, no loose leaf
- −Flavoured teas outnumber pure single-origin cups
Our verdict
Dilmah's Tea Advent Calendar is a well-priced, ethically produced countdown from an established Sri Lankan tea house, with real variety across Ceylon black, flavoured, and green teas rather than novelty flavours.
Buying advice: One of the least expensive calendars we track at around $19, direct from Dilmah's official shop. Buy early in the season since seasonal stock is limited and sells through before Christmas.
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Last verified: June 2026. Prices are approximate USD. Affiliate disclosure.
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