Christmas Tea Gift Set in a Star Box, 90 Bags in 6 Blends

Each blend has its own profile, from plain black tea to a firmly spiced mix:

• English Breakfast: black tea 100 %
• Earl Grey: black tea 97 %, bergamot flavouring 3 %
• Mulled Spice: black tea 72 %, cinnamon 10 %, star anise 8 %, ginger 5 %, black pepper 3 %, clove flavouring 1 %, cardamom flavouring 1 %
• Chai: black tea 43 %, ginger 25 %, cinnamon 20 %, cardamom 12 %
• Forest Berry: black tea 93 %, strawberry flavouring 2.5 %, blackcurrant flavouring 2.5 %, elderberry flavouring 2 %
• Winter Spice Tea: black tea 83 %, star anise 5 %, hibiscus 5 %, ginger 4 %, cinnamon flavouring 1.5 %, clove flavouring 1.5 %
• 1 star-shaped gift box with 90 individually wrapped tea bags, weight 542 g

The percentages show the share of black tea and of spice or flavouring in each blend. Mulled Spice and Chai are the spiciest, Forest Berry the fruitiest of the six.

Put one tea bag in a cup and pour freshly boiled water over it. Let it brew for 3 to 5 minutes. You can drink the tea with or without milk, as both suit the black tea blends in this set. A cup and freshly boiled water are all you need.

Because every bag is wrapped on its own, single blends travel well: take a few to the office, on a trip or into the staff kitchen. The packaging is labelled in English.

The set works as a Christmas present under the tree, it slots neatly into a hamper and it makes a good thing to bring along when you are invited for dinner. It also works as a corporate gift, because 6 blends from plain black tea to chai cover almost every taste.

The star shape makes the box part of the Christmas mood before it is unwrapped. Through Advent it can sit in plain view in the kitchen or in the break room, where everybody helps themselves to a blend.

If you are giving the set away, add a favourite mug or some biscuits and it turns into a small tea parcel. In an office, leave the box open so everyone can choose a blend for themselves.

Since the bags are wrapped singly, a few of them also fit into a jacket pocket, a rucksack or your travel bag. If the tea is for someone who likes company, give the set with a second mug alongside.

How many tea bags are included? There are 90 tea bags in 6 blends, each one wrapped individually in paper.

Which blends are in the set? English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Mulled Spice, Chai, Forest Berry and Winter Spice Tea.

How long should the tea brew? For 3 to 5 minutes in freshly boiled water, with one bag per cup.

Can the tea be drunk with milk? Yes, these black tea blends can be enjoyed with or without milk.

Does the set work as a host gift? Yes, the star-shaped box suits the space under the tree, gift hampers and dinner invitations.