Christmas Teas

Organic Christmas Tea: festive magic in a cup

Christmas tea is an invitation to rediscover the warm flavours that accompany end-of-year celebrations.

Traditionally combining tea, spices, citrus fruits and indulgent notes, it evokes Christmas markets, biscuits fresh from the oven and long evenings shared with family.

Elaborated with care in France, Provence d’Antan Christmas teas bring together emblematic festive ingredients such as orange, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla and gentle spices to offer a generous, comforting and deeply festive tasting experience.

Why choose Christmas tea?

Christmas tea has a unique identity. From the very first cup, it evokes the festive atmosphere through its notes of citrus fruits, spices and winter indulgence.

This category brings together creations that combine the character of black tea, green tea, white tea or rooibos with ingredients traditionally associated with Christmas: cinnamon, orange, apple, cocoa, vanilla, cardamom and pastry spices.

Each recipe becomes a true seasonal ritual, ideal for accompanying an afternoon snack, a moment by the fire or the preparation of festive celebrations.

Emblematic ingredients of Provence d’Antan Christmas teas

Depending on the recipes, Christmas teas may combine:

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

Traditionally used in winter recipes for its warm and spiced flavour.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Appreciated for its fresh and delicately fragrant notes.

Orange peel (Citrus sinensis)

Particularly appreciated for its fruity and festive notes.

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)

Contributes to the aromatic richness of indulgent recipes.

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)

Brings roundness and softness to winter blends.

Black Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Contributes to protecting cells against oxidative stress.

Key points

Christmas teas are inspired by the traditional flavours of the festive season.

They often combine tea, citrus fruits, spices and indulgent ingredients.

They perfectly accompany moments of winter conviviality.

They naturally contribute to daily hydration.

Any possible health uses must be attributed to the plants concerned.

What does Christmas Tea mean at Provence d’Antan?

At Provence d’Antan, Christmas tea tells a story of sharing, traditions and indulgence.

Each recipe is inspired by festive tables, Provençal markets and the scents that fill homes when winter settles in. Spices mingle with citrus fruits, cocoa notes meet fruits and flowers, creating generous and elegant blends.

These creations celebrate the art of receiving, the pleasure of offering and the beauty of simple moments spent with those we love.

How to choose your Christmas tea

For lovers of spices

Favour recipes combining cinnamon, cardamom, ginger or clove.

For an indulgent tasting experience

Choose blends with notes of cocoa, vanilla or candied fruits.

For a fruity atmosphere

Recipes with orange, apple or red fruits bring greater freshness.

For the evening

Christmas rooibos makes it possible to enjoy festive flavours without theine.

As a gift

Christmas gift sets and assortments make particularly appreciated presents during the festive season.

When and how to enjoy it

At breakfast

To start a winter day in a warm atmosphere.

At afternoon snack time

Paired with biscuits, gingerbread or seasonal pastries.

After dinner

To prolong moments of conviviality.

Recommended preparation

2 g of tea per cup

Water between 80°C and 95°C depending on the base used

Infusion time: 3 to 5 minutes

Follow the specific instructions for each recipe.

Practical tips & Christmas ritual

Serve tea in beautiful cups to create a festive atmosphere.

Pair the tasting with Christmas biscuits or dried fruits.

Prepare a teapot to share during family meals.

Use Christmas tea as part of an indulgent Advent calendar.

Offer a selection of Christmas teas to prolong the festive spirit.

A discerning selection of our Christmas teas

Carefully selected ingredients

We favour ingredients chosen for their aromatic quality and authenticity.

Fairer remuneration

We pay particular attention to the relationships established with producers and the different partners in the supply chain, in order to value their know-how.

Preserved quality

Each ingredient is selected to contribute to the balance and taste richness of our recipes.

The spirit of Provence d’Antan

Our creations are elaborated in France and inspired by the Provençal art of living, indulgent traditions and the magic of end-of-year celebrations.

FAQ — Christmas Tea

Provence d’Antan Christmas Tea combines the warm notes of orange, cinnamon, vanilla and gentle spices in a festive and indulgent cup. Elaborated in France, it accompanies winter afternoon snacks, festive desserts and cocooning pauses with a refined, generous tasting experience full of magic.

1. What is Christmas tea?

Christmas tea is a festive recipe generally composed of a tea base combined with notes of citrus fruits, gentle spices, vanilla, cinnamon or fruits, depending on the blends.

It evokes the warm flavours of winter and festive moments. At Provence d’Antan, Christmas Tea is elaborated in France to offer an indulgent, refined cup full of character.

2. What does Christmas tea taste like?

Christmas tea has a warm, spiced, rounded and often lightly fruity taste.

It frequently reveals notes of orange, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, almond, apple or gentle spices, depending on the recipes. It is an enveloping cup, ideal for lovers of indulgent and festive drinks.

3. When should you drink Christmas tea?

Christmas tea is often enjoyed in autumn and winter, during the end-of-year festive season, at afternoon snack time, after a meal or during a cocooning pause.

It pairs very well with biscuits, shortbread, fruit desserts, chocolates, brioches or moments by the fire. It is a perfect drink for creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

4. Does Christmas tea contain theine?

Christmas tea generally contains theine when it is prepared with a black tea, green tea or white tea base.

Its content depends on the recipe, dosage and infusion time. For evening tasting, it is recommended to check the composition or choose a theine-free Christmas infusion made with plants, fruits, spices or rooibos.

5. What is the difference between Christmas tea and Christmas infusion?

Christmas tea contains a tea base and therefore naturally contains theine.

A Christmas infusion may be composed of plants, fruits, spices or rooibos, without tea leaves. Christmas tea often offers a more structured and deeper cup, while Christmas infusion may be easier to enjoy in the evening if it is theine-free.

6. How do you prepare Christmas tea?

To prepare Christmas tea, pour hot water over the sachet or leaves, then leave to infuse for the time indicated on the packaging.

Respecting the infusion time helps preserve the balance between the tea base, citrus fruits, cinnamon, vanilla and spices. An infusion that is too long may intensify bitterness or overpower the indulgent notes.

7. Can you drink Christmas tea after a meal?

Yes, Christmas tea can be enjoyed after a meal, especially during the festive season or winter meals.

Its spiced, fruity and warm profile pairs very well with simple desserts, biscuits, cooked fruits, chocolates or seasonal pastries. In the evening, it is preferable to take its natural theine content into account.

8. Can you drink Christmas tea in the evening?

Christmas tea can be consumed in the evening by some people, but it contains theine when it is prepared with a tea base.

Sensitive individuals may prefer to enjoy it in the morning, afternoon or at snack time. For a theine-free evening, a Christmas infusion made with plants, spices or rooibos will be more suitable.

9. Which spices are found in Christmas tea?

Christmas teas may contain gentle spices such as cinnamon, clove, cardamom, ginger, aniseed or nutmeg, depending on the recipes.

These spices bring warmth, depth and a very recognisable winter signature. They pair particularly well with orange, vanilla, apple or dried fruits.

10. Why are orange and cinnamon associated with Christmas?

Orange and cinnamon evoke winter traditions, festive desserts, Christmas markets and seasonal spiced recipes.

Orange brings a fruity and luminous note, while cinnamon offers warm and indulgent roundness. Together, they create an immediately festive taste signature, much appreciated in Christmas teas and infusions.

11. Can Christmas tea be prepared with milk?

Yes, some Christmas teas are very well suited to tasting with a touch of milk or plant-based drink, especially when they contain black tea, cinnamon, vanilla or gentle spices.

This preparation creates a rounder, more enveloping and indulgent cup, close to a winter tea latte.

12. Can Christmas tea be prepared iced?

Yes, Christmas tea can be prepared as an iced version for an original tasting experience. Prepare a slightly more concentrated infusion, leave it to cool, then place it in the refrigerator.

Served with ice cubes, a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick, it becomes a festive and surprising drink, ideal for lovers of creative recipes.

13. Which Christmas tea should you choose as a gift?

As a gift, choose a Christmas tea with balanced notes that are spiced, fruity and indulgent.

Recipes combining orange, cinnamon, vanilla, apple or gentle spices are generally appreciated for their warm and accessible character. Elaborated in France, Provence d’Antan Christmas Tea makes an elegant gesture for a festive gift set, an indulgent present or a refined winter pause.

14. Is Christmas tea a good gift idea?

Yes, Christmas tea is an excellent gift idea, as it immediately evokes the warmth of the festive season, shared moments and the simple pleasures of winter.

It is suitable for lovers of indulgent teas, gentle spices and seasonal recipes. In a gift set, a tin or a festive selection, it brings a warm, refined and poetic touch.

15. How should Christmas tea be stored?

Christmas tea should be stored in a dry place, away from light, heat and humidity.

It is recommended to close the bag, box or refill carefully after each use in order to preserve the finesse of the tea, citrus fruits and spices. Avoid placing it near highly fragrant ingredients, as tea can absorb surrounding scents.

16. Why choose Provence d’Antan Christmas Tea?

Choosing Provence d’Antan Christmas Tea means enjoying a festive, warm and refined recipe, elaborated in France in the spirit of contemporary herbalism.

It also means choosing a house attentive to ingredient quality, respect for taste, respect for the environment and fair remuneration for producers as well as partners throughout the supply chain, thanks to internal charters followed with care and high standards.

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