The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it twinkling lights, freshly baked cookies, and cozy evenings under a blanket. And at the heart of it all, a discreet yet essential ally: a good cup of tea. Tea has this almost magical ability to transform a simple moment into a warm ritual, to evoke memories, and to instantly create the festive atmosphere we all crave once December arrives.
To help you immerse yourself in this soft and luminous atmosphere, here is a selection of teas that embody the spirit of the holidays, and which can be found — obviously — in this season's T.Surprise gift sets.
1. Orange-cinnamon black tea: the essential Christmas flavor
It is impossible to talk about the holidays without mentioning the legendary orange + cinnamon duo.
This black tea, with its warm notes, evokes Christmas markets, oranges studded with cloves, and traditional desserts. It's perfect for enjoying on snowy afternoons or warming up after a winter walk.
It's a comforting classic, a bit like a Christmas playlist that we put on every year... but better, because it perfumed the whole house.
2. White tea with spices and citrus fruits: the refined sweetness of winter
More delicate but just as festive, white tea enhanced with spices and citrus evokes light treats, quiet winter nights and moments when we take a little break before the frenzy of the festivities.
Its bright citrus notes give it a "snowflake dancing in the air" feel, while the spices bring that warm touch typical of December.
3. Balsam fir and citrus green tea: a walk in a snowy forest
This one is Quebec winter in a cup.
The aromas of balsam fir are reminiscent of walks in the forest, freshly cut fir trees and the smell of Christmas decorations just unwrapped.
Mixed with citrus fruits, it becomes both invigorating and comforting. One sip, and you almost feel like you're walking in fresh snow.
4. Apricot oolong: a fruity treat between two festivities
Far from being a tea only for summer, apricot oolong brings a fruity, round and delicate note that harmonizes perfectly with holiday treats.
It goes very well with biscuits, chocolates, or even on mornings when you want a sweet but slightly festive cup of tea.
It's a tea that makes you smile, a bit like opening a small, unexpected surprise.
5. Indulgent teas: chocolate, mint, vanilla… the comfort trio
Winter is the perfect season to indulge in more decadent teas. Black chocolate-mint tea, for example, evokes traditional Christmas candy canes and still-warm chocolate biscuits.
Vanilla teas, on the other hand, evoke pastry cream, Yule log, shortbread biscuits… in short, all the sweets that make December have a little taste of “let’s get back to the table”.
6. Spiced infusions: for a caffeine-free Christmas
For quiet evenings — or busy days — spiced infusions work wonders.
Cinnamon, ginger, apple, cloves… They bring the scent of the holidays without the stimulating effect of tea.
Perfect for cozy moments, or for mentally preparing yourself to tackle the gift list that's always missing a name
Create your own Christmas atmosphere… one cup at a time
Tea is a ritual that slows down time.
The rising steam, the smell filling the kitchen, the first contact with the heat… You're not just drinking an infusion: you're giving yourself a moment.
And for the holidays, these moments are precious.
The December T.Surprise gift sets — with their spiced, fruity, fragrant or woody teas — have been designed to create that bright, warm and comforting atmosphere that makes the magic of the holidays.
Whether it's for you, as a gift, or to share, each cup becomes a small celebration.
