Overview
Dessert-leaning seasonal blends such as Comfort and Joy and Peppermint Bark balance against everyday options like British Breakfast and Chamomile Lemon. Coverage runs across black, green, rooibos and herbal styles, so there is something caffeinated for mornings and something caffeine-free for evenings. Twelve distinct flavors over 24 bags keeps repetition low. The box is flat and printed, 12 numbered windows, each concealing a pair of individually foil-wrapped tea bags: simple, giftable, no keepsake tin, and it ships flat.
Taste & variety
Dessert-leaning seasonal blends such as Comfort and Joy and Peppermint Bark sit alongside everyday options like British Breakfast and Chamomile Lemon. Black, green, rooibos and herbal styles are all covered, so there is caffeine for the morning and none for the evening. Twelve distinct flavors across 24 bags keeps repetition low.
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Packaging & gift appeal
A flat printed gift box with 12 numbered windows, each hiding a pair of individually foil-wrapped tea bags. It ships flat and gives well. It is not a keepsake tin.
What is in the box
24 individually wrapped tea bags across 12 flavors, two bags per day. Flavors include Ginger Peach Black, Comfort and Joy Black, Republic Chai Black, British Breakfast Black, Pumpkin Spice Black, Honey Ginseng Green, Pomegranate Green, Sip and Be Merry, Pumpkin Pie Chai Herb, Chamomile Lemon Herb, Peppermint Bark Rooibos and Peppermint Chocolate Rooibos.
Key features
- 24 tea bags, two per day behind 12 windows for sharing
- Mix of black, green, rooibos and caffeine-free herbal blends
- Seasonal flavors alongside year-round favorites
- Certified gluten free, individually wrapped bags
7/10
Good
Our verdict
A genuinely affordable, share-friendly tea countdown with a sensible spread of black, green, rooibos and herbal blends. It gives up loose-leaf quality and a full 24-day run to stay cheap and approachable. As a first calendar or a small gift, that trade works.
Buying advice: Pricing hovers around 20 USD and it sells quickly each holiday season, so order early from the Republic of Tea site or a stockist like World Market. Treat that figure as approximate, since it shifts year to year.
Pros
- Low price for 24 bags and 12 flavors
- Two bags per day make it easy to share
- Spans caffeinated and caffeine-free blends
- Certified gluten free
Cons
- Tea bags, not loose leaf
- Only 12 days, not a full 24-day advent
- Simple box with no reusable keepsake
Questions about the Republic of Tea 12 Days of Sipping
How many days are in the Republic of Tea 12 Days of Sipping?
It counts down 12 days. 24 individually wrapped tea bags across 12 flavors, two bags per day. Flavors include Ginger Peach Black, Comfort and Joy Black, Republic Chai Black, British Breakfast Black, Pumpkin Spice Black, Honey Ginseng Green, Pomegranate Green, Sip and Be Merry, Pumpkin Pie Chai Herb, Chamomile Lemon Herb, Peppermint Bark Rooibos and Peppermint Chocolate Rooibos.
How much does the Republic of Tea 12 Days of Sipping cost?
The list price is about $19.99 (USD). Prices move during the season and differ by country, so check the retailer before you buy.
Is the Republic of Tea 12 Days of Sipping caffeine-free?
It is built around herbal, rooibos or fruit infusions, which makes it a good evening calendar. Check the box list if the recipient must avoid caffeine entirely, since some calendars mix in a few green or black teas.
Who is the Republic of Tea 12 Days of Sipping best for?
Newcomers and casual drinkers who want something easy to share. The caffeine mix is flexible enough to split with a partner.
