The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Tea Recipes
Festive Drinks, Mixes & Afternoon Tea Ideas for the Holidays
Looking for the perfect Christmas tea recipe to warm the holiday season? Whether you’re hosting a cozy family teatime, planning a festive high tea, or just craving a cup of Christmas comfort, this guide brings together the best Christmas tea recipes — from spiced hot brews to refreshing iced teas, chai blends, bubble tea, Christmas tea mixes, and herbal infusions.
1. Classic Christmas Tea Recipes
A warm, cozy, traditional holiday tea with cinnamon, cloves, orange, and black tea.
Classic Hot Christmas Spice Tea Recipe
A warm, cozy, traditional holiday tea with cinnamon, cloves, orange, and black tea.
Ingredients
2 black tea bags or 1 tsp loose-leaf black tea
1 cinnamon stick
2–3 whole cloves
1 small strip of orange peel or 1 tbsp dried orange peel
Honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Add cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Add black tea and steep for 3–5 minutes.
Strain into your mug.
Sweeten if desired.
Serve hot with a cinnamon stick.
Christmas Tea Mix Recipe
Create a cozy spiced tea mix to store or package as a DIY gift.
Ingredients
1 cup instant tea powder
1 cup lemonade mix
½ cup orange drink mix
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.
Stir until fully blended.
Store in an airtight jar.
Add 2–3 tsp of the mix to a mug of hot water. Stir and enjoy.
2. Christmas Chai Recipe
Warm, aromatic, perfect for mornings
Ingredients
2 black tea bags
1 cup milk (or oat milk)
½ cup water
2–3 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
1–2 cloves
1 thin slice fresh ginger
1–2 tsp sugar or honey
Instructions
In a saucepan, simmer water, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger for 3 minutes.
Add milk and bring to a gentle boil.
Add black tea bags and steep 3–4 minutes.
Strain into a mug.
Sweeten and serve warm.
3. Christmas Herbal Tea Recipe
Perfect for nighttime or guests avoiding caffeine.
Ingredients
1 tbsp dried chamomile
1 tbsp dried peppermint
1 tsp dried orange peel
1 small cinnamon stick
Optional: star anise for aroma
Instructions
Bring 1–2 cups of water to a boil.
Add all herbs to a teapot or infuser.
Pour hot water over the herbs.
Steep 5–7 minutes.
Strain and serve warm.
4. Christmas Gingerbread Bubble Tea Recipe
Fun holiday twist!
Ingredients
½ cup cooked tapioca pearls
1 cup strong brewed black tea
½ cup milk
1 tbsp brown sugar syrup
Optional: peppermint syrup or cinnamon
Instructions
Brew strong black tea and let cool slightly.
Add cooked boba to the bottom of a glass.
Pour tea, milk, and sweetener over the pearls.
Add peppermint syrup for festive flavor.
Serve with a wide straw.
5. Christmas Iced Tea Recipe
For warmer regions & parties
Ingredients
3 black tea bags
2 cups water
3–4 orange slices
2 cinnamon sticks
Sweetener (optional)
Instructions
Boil 2 cups of water.
Add tea bags and cinnamon. Steep 5 minutes.
Let cool, then add orange slices.
Refrigerate 2 hours to chill.
Serve over ice.
6. Christmas Tea Blend Recipe
DIY loose-leaf blends
Ingredients
2 tbsp loose leaf black tea
1 tbsp dried orange peel
½ tsp cinnamon chips
½ tsp cloves
Optional: dried cranberry pieces
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a jar.
Use 1 tsp per cup.
Steep in hot water for 3–4 minutes.
Strain and serve.
7. Christmas Morning Tea Recipe
Bright & citrusy
Ingredients
1 black tea bag or citrus herbal tea
1 slice lemon
1 slice orange
1 tsp honey
Optional: grated ginger
Instructions
Brew the tea in a mug of hot water.
Add lemon, orange, and honey.
Stir gently.
Serve hot to brighten your morning.
8. Christmas High Tea/ Afternoon Tea Recipe
Classic, high tea, & food pairings
Ingredients
Earl Grey or English Breakfast
Lemon slices
Honey
Optional: cranberry syrup
Instructions
Brew Earl Grey or English Breakfast for 3–4 minutes.
Add a slice of lemon or a small splash of cranberry syrup.
Serve hot with afternoon-tea foods (below).
Serve With
9. Tang-Style Christmas Tea Recipe
Old fashioned southern favorite
Ingredients
1 cup Tang orange drink powder
1 cup instant tea
½ cup lemonade mix
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cloves
Instructions
Mix everything in a bowl.
Store in an airtight jar.
Add 2–3 tsp to hot water for a nostalgic holiday drink.
10. Herbalife-Style Christmas Loaded Tea Recipe
Delicious and healthy
Ingredients
1 Herbalife tea concentrate serving
1 lime
1 peppermint tea bag
½ cup ice
1 cup water
Optional: sugar-free syrup
Instructions
Brew peppermint tea in hot water.
Add Herbalife tea concentrate.
Stir in lime juice.
Pour over ice.
Add sugar-free syrup for flavor.
11. Hosting the Perfect Holiday Tea Party
Hosting a tea party is a sophisticated way to celebrate. Whether you are planning a Christmas afternoon tea or a casual Christmas tea party, the menu is key.
Christmas Afternoon Tea Recipes & Menu
A traditional afternoon tea consists of three courses: savories, scones, and sweets.
Savory Finger Sandwiches:
Turkey & Cranberry:
Use leftover roast turkey and cranberry sauce on white bread. Cut into different shapes using a cookie cutter for a Christmas themed afternoon tea look.
Cucumber & Herb Cream Cheese:
A classic that balances the heavier holiday flavors.
The Scones:
Cranberry Orange Scones:
Add dried cranberries and orange zest to your standard scone dough.
Pairing:
Serve with clotted cream and a spiced plum jam.
Sweet Treats:
Mini Mince Pies:
A British classic essential for any Christmas high tea recipes list.
Gingerbread Men:
Bite-sized cookies decorated with royal icing.
12. 5-Minute Easy Christmas Tea Recipes
- Cinnamon Orange Black Tea — brew black tea, add cinnamon + orange slice.
- Ginger Lemon Green Tea — green tea + grated ginger + honey.
- Peppermint Herbal Tea — peppermint tea + a drop of vanilla extract.
- Apple Spice Tea — warmed apple juice + tea bag + cinnamon.
- Cranberry Hibiscus Tea — hibiscus tea + splash cranberry juice + lemon.
Brew Your Perfect Christmas Tea
From traditional Christmas spice tea recipes to festive bubble tea, afternoon tea menus, and DIY tea blends, the holiday season is the perfect time to warm up with something cozy and delicious.
