With Christmas quickly approaching, you are likely already anticipating the big day. Planning the perfect Christmas can be incredibly stressful, and it can be easy to be overwhelmed.
With the rise of social media, the pressure is only becoming more intense as your favourite influencers post their picture-perfect Christmas; it can be difficult not to feel the need to compete.
We are all looking for an interesting and unique way to elevate our upcoming Christmas plans; the solution may be surprisingly unconventional- tea.
In the UK, we are obsessed with tea, and it is strange to think that tea isn’t considered much of a Christmas staple. At Leaf, we are ready to change that with some brilliant Christmas Day tea ideas.
Starting Your Christmas Day Right With a Warm, Energising Tea
Something that seems consistent in every household that celebrates Christmas is waking up incredibly early. Whether you have children or not, something about the excitement of Christmas makes it nearly impossible to sleep in.
It is not uncommon for people to be awake and enjoy a breakfast of chocolates and sweets, and it is not unusual for people to become exhausted by dinner time because of the early wake-up times.
Christmas only comes once a year, so it’s important to make the most of the day. You can’t do that if you’re asleep.
To help you stay awake, we suggest enjoying a delicious high-caffeine tea to start your day. Not only will that warm you up, but it will also provide you with some much-needed energy.
Some high-caffeine teas we recommend are:
Shake up Your Christmas Cookies
If you have kids, a tradition you probably carry out every year is leaving out milk and cookies for Santa. This tradition became popular in 1930s America. During the Great Depression, parents aimed to teach their children the values of generosity and gratitude by leaving out these treats, and the tradition has since been adopted by several countries worldwide.
If you are tasked with giving the cookies a taste test before Santa arrives, why not experiment and treat yourself to a new and unique flavour?
Earl Grey-flavoured cookies are growing in popularity. These sugar cookies are absolutely delicious and make a unique snack to enjoy throughout the Christmas period.
Everyone’s tastes are different, so we suggest you look for an Earl Grey cookie recipe that matches your taste.
Gourmet Tea Infused Shrimp Starter
We tend to stick with the same starters every year, but why do we feel the need to limit ourselves to the same options? Every family has its own traditional Christmas starters, from shrimp to cheeseboards. Everybody is different.
Christmas Dinner happens once a year, so why not make it exciting? If you love Dragon Well tea, you can make a beautifully infused shrimp starter- so you’re still abiding by serving a traditional starter, but you’re making it better.
We strongly recommend you try out this absolutely delicious recipe and wow your friends and family this year with a gourmet spin on a classic dish.
The Most Festive Tea Flavours
If you like the idea of enjoying more tea during the Christmas period but are unsure which teas are best, you’ve come to the right place.
At Leaf, we know everything you need to know about tea. Our festive tea line offers a great selection of delicious Christmas teas, but if you would like to explore more or create your own blend, we suggest that you try the following teas:
- Cinnamon tea
- Peppermint tea
- Spiced green tea
- Baked apple tea
Do Something Different With a Family Tea Party
A big reason people love Christmas so much is the brilliant Christmas traditions.
In the UK, there tends to be a huge drinking culture around Christmas, with most families enjoying a glass of bubbles before Christmas dinner is even served. Drinking isn’t for everyone, but it always feels like there is an added pressure to partake around the Christmas period.
We think it’s time for more traditions that aren’t so alcohol-orientated, such as a Christmas-themed family tea party during the day.
You can enjoy your favourite Christmas treats and wash them with delicious festive tea. This is a great option for anyone with a young family and will provide a fantastic opportunity to make heartfelt memories.
Creating more alcohol-free Christmas traditions is a great way to make everyone feel more included in the day. You can put on a full spread before dinner, with finger sandwiches, sweet treats, and maybe even Christmas cake.
Settle Your Stomach After Christmas Dinner
Though we all love Christmas dinner, nothing is worse than how you feel after indulging in a plate of carbs. You feel tired, sick and ready to turn in for the night before you even reach the evening.
We feel that more people should be aware of a great solution to this problem: ginger tea. Ginger tea has lots of benefits, including settling your stomach and helping you ease the nausea that comes with eating eight roast potatoes.
Not only can ginger tea make you feel less sick, but it can also help you relax and settle into an evening of watching Christmas films and indulging in delicious snacks.
How Tea Can Be the Perfect Gift
Another problem many of us face in the run-up to Christmas is finding great gifts for the people we love without breaking the bank.
It can be easy to fall into the habit of buying similar gifts for your loved ones every year, and it can be difficult to find something that truly reflects their interests.
We may have the solution if you have a loved one who is a frequent tea drinker.
Buying Delicious Flavours For the Tea Drinker in Your Life
If you know someone who often tries different tea flavours and likes to experiment with their teas, buying them a selection of delicious teas may be the perfect gift.
In our Leaf tea shop, we offer a variety of teas, all of which would make great gifts for someone you love. Our festive range, in particular, would make the ideal Christmas gift and comes with a selection of interesting winter flavours.
If they have a flavour that they regularly drink, you could also stock up on that.
Upgrade a Loved One’s Teaware
New teaware is a thoughtful gift that you could get for a loved one this Christmas. If someone loves tea, it is only right that they have the best tools to help them enjoy it even more.
You could buy them a lovely new teacup, strainer, or infuser. Teaware has a lot of potential. Buying a useful gift such as teaware will ensure your gift is actually being used and show your loved one that you have actually taken the time to think about something that means something to them.
Create Wonderful Homemade Gifts With Tea
We understand how tight money can be around Christmas, especially if you have a lot of people to buy gifts for. Sometimes, creating homemade gifts with a more personal touch can be a brilliant solution and save you some money.
Something that has become really popular around Christmas is creating hampers that contain a selection of items that the giftee loves. Throwing in one of their favourite tea flavours is a nice and affordable touch that is bound to make anyone who receives the hamper happy.
It is common for teas to be used to make cosmetics, such as tea tree face mists and even body scrubs, so you could get creative and make some lovely homemade presents to fit everyone’s taste.
Make Lasting Memories With Leaf This Christmas
Hopefully, this blog has provided some ideas you can use at Christmas. At Leaf, Christmas is one of our favourite times of the year, and we love thinking up ways to elevate the season with our love of tea.
If you attempt any of our suggestions, tag us in your pictures on Instagram. We love to see all of the ways that people use our teas.
