Still more holiday tea, this time from Kusmi. Shown is the Tsarevna and Glögg Gift Set: "Tsarevna, organic Christmas black tea with a captivating scent of orange, vanilla and spices, from ginger to cardamom and cinnamon, all punctuated by a gentle hint of liquorice. And the Glögg, the deliciously spicy festive organic herbal tea whose beautiful amber liquor holds tangy notes of hibiscus, grapes and blackcurrant." $15.99 for two 45g miniatures as shown, or $55.98 for the two full sized 120g tins, or, pay $39.99 for the complete advent calendar which includes the two miniatures plus 20 other tea bags, an infuser and a jelly.
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More advent tea: Harney's 12 Days of Tea Winter Countdown ("Whether you're decking the halls or walking in a Winter Wonderland, we hope each cup of tea makes the season more merry and bright. Count down the days with two ready-to-steep premium tea bags behind each door, whether it's a new to you blend or a classic favorite") is sold out on their website already, but you can still find one on Amazon, $29.95.
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An advent calendar for tea drinkers: "A stunning gift for any tea lover, the spectacular Mariage Frères Christmas Calendar is a celebration of 170 years of passion for tea. Presented in a gorgeous gold, silver, and royal blue gift box, this exquisite collection houses 25 tea cubbies that open day by day to reveal a new, luscious tea surprise each time." $75 at Luckyscent.
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A 30 ml Wellbeing Fragrant Water and a 30 ml hand cream, (perfumath free!) from Roger & Gallet, shown in Feuille de Thé: "It all started with this feeling of comfort, this warmth that invades you, unfolds and relieves all tensions. Feuille de Thé is a smoky citrus infusion, enveloping and airy like the scent of Ceylon black tea, signed by Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas. Enriched with natural black tea extract with soothing properties, its trail opens with the aromatic freshness of Calabrian Lemon. Woody, smoky and refined, sandalwood warms the composition with an enveloping caress." Also available in Fleur d'Osmanthus, Cédrat, Néroli and Fleur de Figuier, $35 each at Smallflower.
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From La Double J, the Taormina candle: "An ode to the rugged sensuality of the island of Sicily, this scent is a verdant medley of fresh clementine, exotic tamarind, orange and wild thyme, evocative of hot summer nights wandering the Medieval streets of Taormina. Accented with 18K gold, use the beautiful porcelain vessel as a bud vase, a makeup brush holder or simply as a gorgeous objet on your hallway mantle"; 320g for $180 at Bloomingdales.