Overview
Every door here is matcha, not a general tea lineup. The countdown runs 12 days from 14 December, and each of the 12 tins holds 10g of a different blend: straightforward organic and rose matcha, fruitier acai and mango versions, then wellness-leaning detox, metabolism and immunity blends.
Taste & variety
The 12 tins open with straightforward organic matcha and then head somewhere else entirely: rose, sakura, vanilla, strawberry, cacao, acai and mango, with wellness-leaning detox, chai, metabolism and immunity blends filling the rest. Flavoured matcha outnumbers pure ceremonial grade by a wide margin. A purist chasing one high-grade cup will be annoyed. Anyone curious about what matcha can be talked into will have a good fortnight.
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Packaging & gift appeal
Every door gives up a small metal tin holding 10g of matcha, set into a Christmas-tree-patterned box. The tins are the point here. They are reusable once the countdown ends, and the whole set is made in Australia.
What is in the box
12 individual sustainable metal tins (10g each, 120g total), covering organic, rose, sakura, vanilla, strawberry, cacao, acai, mango, detox, chai, metabolism, and immunity matcha.
Key features
- 12 signature matcha blends, one per tin
- Flavours span rose, sakura, cacao, and chai matcha
- Individual sustainable metal tins
- Australian-made herbal tea specialist
8.5/10
Excellent
Our verdict
A dedicated matcha countdown from an Australian herbal tea specialist: 12 varied flavoured blends in reusable tins instead of the usual mixed-tea lineup.
Buying advice: At around $31 it undercuts most matcha-specific calendars, but read the dates before committing: 12 days from 14 December, not the full month. Golden Wattle Tea sells it direct, and seasonal stock is limited.
Pros
- Matcha-only lineup, not a general tea mix
- Reusable metal tins
- Genuinely varied flavoured matcha blends
- Australian-made with local ingredients
Cons
- 12 days only, not a full December countdown
- Flavoured matcha, not pure ceremonial grade throughout
Questions about the Golden Wattle Matcha Advent Calendar
How many days are in the Golden Wattle Matcha Advent Calendar?
It counts down 12 days. 12 individual sustainable metal tins (10g each, 120g total), covering organic, rose, sakura, vanilla, strawberry, cacao, acai, mango, detox, chai, metabolism, and immunity matcha.
How much does the Golden Wattle Matcha Advent Calendar cost?
The list price is about $31 (USD). Prices move during the season and differ by country, so check the retailer before you buy.
Who is the Golden Wattle Matcha Advent Calendar best for?
Matcha drinkers who have had enough of plain ceremonial grade. Twelve days instead of a full month, which keeps the cost down if you are not yet sure matcha is a daily habit.
