Why not give the gift of delicious herbal teas this Christmas? From calming blends to home remedies tea can be a gift from the heart that your friends and family will truly cherish this year! Let's check out some of the top teas for Christmas!
Holly Jolly Hibiscus Tea
An absolute favourite pick for us here at Tea Life Hibiscus tea is a versatile and delicious blend sure to bring you plenty of cheer over the Christmas season. Consider creating an iced mocktail with a Hibiscus tea base for a yummy signature drink at your holiday gatherings.
Check out our blog posts for some serving suggestions to really make this herbal tea pop this Christmas! If you're entertaining a larger crowd this Christmas then why not follow our Hibiscus tea punch recipe:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 2 tea bags
- 1/4 cup honey or sweetener of your choice (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cup rum or vodka (adjust to your preference)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Firstly in a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the dried hibiscus flowers or tea to the boiling water and remove from heat.
- Next let the flowers or tea steep for about 10-15 minutes to infuse the water with flavour.
- Then you should strain the hibiscus tea into a pitcher and throw out the flowers.
- While the tea is still warm you can add honey or your preferred sweetener to the pitcher.
- Then simply stir well until the sweetener completely dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Once the sweetened hibiscus tea has cooled to room temperature you can add the pineapple juice, orange juice, and your choice of rum or vodka to the pitcher.
- Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon gently to combine.
- Then you can add sliced lemon and orange to the punch for extra flavour.
- Refrigerate the punch for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavours to meld together.
- When ready to serve fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled Hibiscus Tea Punch into the glasses.
- Finally garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint for an aromatic touch and enjoy!
Rudolph's Rooibos Tea
Let our delicious blend of Rooibos tea guide Santa's sleigh this Christmas! We love the natural sweetness of this classic tea for a tasty treat that is great paired with Christmas classics like turkey and stuffing!
Merry Mullein Tea
With all those Christmas parties and family gatherings you are bound to pick up some kind of cough or cold! What better tea to reach for than Mullein tea? Often referred to as the lung tea this herbal tea is a fantastic remedy for almost any respiratory illness!
If you find yourself coming home from a long night needing a hug in a mug why not grab a cup of berry Mullein tea? We've got a fantastic recipe on our blog that brings together the fantastic flavour of berries with the healing benefits of Mullein tea for the ultimate home remedy.
Cheery Chamomile Tea
Christmas wouldn't be complete without the calming embrace of Chamomile tea! It can be exhausting and stressful trying to put together a memorable Christmas for your friends and family but that doesn't mean you have to give up your beauty sleep!
Chamomile tea has long been used as an aid for a peaceful night's sleep which makes it the perfect tea for a busy Christmas! Add a little honey for some sweetness and enjoy chilled for a refreshing slide into the land of slumber.
Seasons Greetings Green Tea
Green tea is a classic beverage you can use to inject a little wellness into your holiday repertoire. Whether you choose to use this healthy tea as a refreshing drink or bake some delicious gifts to share with loved ones simply keeping a container of Green tea in your pantry is a good plan all year round!
Christmas in the Bag
It can be a nightmare picking the perfect gifts for your loved ones so why not give the gift of tea? If you have a tea enthusiast in your life then you might not know what kind of teas they prefer so consider gifting them something they will use everyday Organic Tea Bags.
Our eco-friendly unbleached organic tea bags are the ideal gift for the tea lover who has it all! Perhaps pair them with your favourite blend for a thoughtful gift you know they'll love!
Join the Club
For the most savings this Christmas then why not sign up for our loyalty points system? Receive $5 for signing up and a further $5 for signing up to our newsletter. Earn points as you shop to make sure everybody can celebrate a tea-lightful Christmas!
Wrap up your Christmas shopping with a cup of one of our holiday favourites knowing you're enjoying a cup of organic tea ethically sourced by fellow Australians!
References
Ajmera, R. (2019, October 23). What is mullein tea? Benefits, side effects, and more. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mullein-tea
Berkheiser, K. (2018, February 18). The 6 best bedtime teas that help you sleep. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/teas-that-help-you-sleep
Gunnars, K. (2018). 10 proven benefits of green tea. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea
Torrens, K. (2023, January 30). Top 5 health benefits of rooibos tea. BBC Good Food. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-of-rooibos-tea
