Overview
Built for drinkers who want proper leaf rather than bags. Behind each door is enough loose tea for multiple cups, spanning black, green, oolong, white and Pu-erh styles, from Darjeeling first flush to Jasmine Dragon Pearls and Silver Needle. Door 1 hands you the infuser to brew it all with.
Taste & variety
Twenty-three days of Darjeeling flushes, jasmine pearls, genmaicha, silver needle, milk oolong and Pu-erh. That is genuine breadth for the price, and several cups come out of each door.
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Packaging & gift appeal
Premium Whittard presentation with a curated tasting menu. It feels like a tea course, not a disposable cardboard countdown.
What is in the box
23 loose leaf tea portions (113+ cuppas), tea infuser, curated tasting menu with origins and brewing guidance, recyclable presentation box.
Key features
- 23 premium loose leaf teas
- Single-origin and rare styles
- Tea infuser included behind door 1
- Origins and tasting notes for each day
9.3/10
Outstanding
Our verdict
Whittard's loose leaf calendar is the best pick for connoisseurs who want Darjeeling, oolong, and white tea in one countdown. Around £60 (~$78) for 113+ cups of premium leaf.
Buying advice: Whittard sells it direct when the loose leaf calendar launches each autumn. If 48 cups at a lower price sounds better than 23 origins, the standard Whittard tea bag calendar is the one to compare.
Pros
- Serious loose leaf variety
- Excellent origin spread
- Infuser included
- Serious leaf quality at £60
Cons
- Requires brewing equipment
- 23 doors not 24
- Seasonal availability only
Questions about the Whittard Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar
How many days are in the Whittard Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar?
It counts down 23 days. 23 loose leaf tea portions (113+ cuppas), tea infuser, curated tasting menu with origins and brewing guidance, recyclable presentation box.
How much does the Whittard Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar cost?
The list price is about $78 (USD). Prices move during the season and differ by country, so check the retailer before you buy.
Who is the Whittard Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar best for?
Loose leaf, so an infuser or a small pot is a prerequisite. Good for people who like knowing where a tea came from.
