Whittard Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar Review

Whittard's premium loose leaf advent calendar with 23 world teas including Darjeeling 1st Flush, Silver Needle, Jasmine Dragon Pearls, and Pu-erh. Includes an infuser for daily brewing.

LOOSE LEAF 23 days United Kingdom $78

Brand

Whittard of Chelsea

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Origin United Kingdom

Days 23

Price (approx.) $78

Our rating 9.3/10

Quick verdict

9.3/10

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.

Whittard's loose leaf advent calendar packs 23 premium origins, from Darjeeling 1st flush to Silver Needle, with an infuser and tasting guide.

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Overview

Whittard of Chelsea's Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar is 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.

Who it is for

Loose leaf drinkers, origin explorers, and buyers who already own a mug infuser or small pot. Not ideal if you only want quick tea bags at the office.

Taste & variety

Twenty-three days cover Darjeeling flushes, jasmine pearls, genmaicha, silver needle, milk oolong, and Pu-erh. This is genuine breadth for the price, with several cups per door.

Packaging & gift appeal

Premium Whittard presentation with a curated tasting menu. Feels like a tea course rather than 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

Brewing tips

Use the included infuser and follow door-specific notes. Greens and whites need cooler water (80 to 85°C); blacks and Pu-erh take near-boiling water with shorter first steeps for delicate leaves.

Pros

+Serious loose leaf variety
+Excellent origin spread
+Infuser included
+Strong value for leaf quality at £60

Cons

−Requires brewing equipment
−23 doors not 24
−Seasonal availability only

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: Buy direct from Whittard when the loose leaf calendar launches each autumn. Compare with the standard Whittard tea bag calendar if you want 48 cups at lower cost.