teapigs Tea Advent Calendar Review
The teapigs Tea Advent Calendar is a limited edition countdown that holds a whole-leaf tea behind each of its 24 doors. It comes from teapigs, a B Corp certified British tea company known for its biodegradable mesh tea temples and plastic-free packaging.
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Quick verdict
7.5/10
A solid, sustainability-minded tea advent calendar that prioritises good whole-leaf tea and variety over spectacle. The wellness leaning and B Corp credentials set it apart, though the daily reveals are understated and pricing has risen over time.
teapigs trades novelty gimmicks for genuinely drinkable tea, offering a broad whole-leaf range that leans toward wellness blends and lets each tea temple shine.
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Overview
The selection is genuinely varied: brisk black and green teas sit beside fruit infusions and calming herbal blends such as lavender chamomile and lemon balm. The whole-leaf temples brew a fuller cup than standard dust-filled bags, and the wellness-leaning blends give the calendar a distinct identity rather than feeling like a random grab bag. The calendar uses plastic-free, recyclable cardboard with 24 numbered doors. Each door reveals a single tea temple, and some windows add a short note or fun fact, keeping the daily reveal simple and tidy.
Who it is for
A good fit for everyday tea drinkers and anyone who wants a calmer, wellness-leaning countdown rather than a sugar-heavy chocolate calendar. Works well for someone exploring herbal and fruit infusions.
Taste & variety
The selection is genuinely varied: brisk black and green teas sit beside fruit infusions and calming herbal blends such as lavender chamomile and lemon balm. The whole-leaf temples brew a fuller cup than standard dust-filled bags, and the wellness-leaning blends give the calendar a distinct identity rather than feeling like a random grab bag.
Packaging & gift appeal
The calendar uses plastic-free, recyclable cardboard with 24 numbered doors. Each door reveals a single tea temple, and some windows add a short note or fun fact, keeping the daily reveal simple and tidy.
What is in the box?
24 doors: 23 single-serve tea temples (biodegradable whole-leaf mesh bags) plus a surprise behind door 24. The mix spans herbal, fruit, green and black blends, including wellness-leaning options such as sleepy tea with lavender, up-beet energy and lemon balm alongside festive flavours like chocolate and chai. Some editions tuck in golden tickets for prize bundles.
Key features
- Whole-leaf tea in biodegradable mesh tea temples
- Wide variety across herbal, fruit, green and black blends
- Plastic-free, recyclable cardboard packaging
- Made by a B Corp certified tea company
Brewing tips
These are whole-leaf temples, so give them room and time: use freshly boiled water for black and herbal blends, slightly cooler water for green tea, and steep a few minutes so the leaves can open fully inside the roomy mesh bag.
Pros
- +Whole-leaf tea temples brew a better cup than typical calendar teabags
- +Strong, genuinely varied wellness-leaning blend selection
- +Plastic-free recyclable packaging from a B Corp brand
- +One temple per day keeps it simple and uncluttered
Cons
- −Single temple per door is a modest daily reveal
- −Door 24 surprise is low-key rather than a standout finale
- −Price has crept up across editions
- −Seasonal stock sells out quickly
Our verdict
A solid, sustainability-minded tea advent calendar that prioritises good whole-leaf tea and variety over spectacle. The wellness leaning and B Corp credentials set it apart, though the daily reveals are understated and pricing has risen over time.
Buying advice: Stock appears seasonally from around mid-October and sells through before Christmas, so buy early. Pricing shifts year to year, so treat the figure here as a representative recent price and check the current edition before ordering.
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Last verified: June 2026. Prices are approximate USD. Affiliate disclosure.
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