These Tea Advent Calendars Make Every Morning of December So Cozy

The moment the clock strikes midnight on December 1, the countdown to Christmas is *officially* on. Cold weather aside, the holidays make the best season of the year! No one savors it as much as Ree Drummond. "The winter months put me in this dreamy suspended state in which it seems like all my worries and cares get put on hold for a while," says Ree. "It's the best feeling in the world." And when it comes to cozy Christmas traditions to keep that dreamy, festive feeling going throughout December? Three words: tea advent calendars.

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The world is full of creative advent calendars. You can seriously find anything that suits your interest, from chocolate advent calendars to toy advent calendars for kids to DIY advent calendars for crafty types. But tea advent calendars let you count down to the holiday, one warm cup at a time. Here you'll find calendars that feature all your favorite tea makers, including Numi, The Republic of Tea, Palais des Thés, and Pukka. Think of yourself as a tea connoisseur? Go for a set with fresh loose-leaf tea! Just like the best tea subscription boxes, there are also advent calendars that feature extra goodies like candles or steamers. (Translation: it makes a great gift for tea lovers!) So go ahead and shop the best ones here; then, you can look forward to 24 days of sipping warm tea by the fire.