Herbal Tea Blends That Make Wonderful Christmas Gifts

Giving Gifts Straight from the Heart

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, not for the gifts, but for the aromas. Grandma's house had the best aromas: an enchanting blend of spices, fruits, sweets, and evergreens. I loved sitting there, just taking it all in. When the weather gets cold, I start blending with aromatic warming spices, like cinnamon, clove, and ginger, and I am swept back to Christmas at Grandma's house.

This year, as every year, as it is time to start cranking up the holiday creativity, I hit a wall. So I made myself a cup of herbal spice tea and took a moment to enjoy the warmth, the aroma, the flavors, and the memories. I still do not feel creative (I am not creative), but I enjoyed my tea. But then I thought...aromatic herbal teas paired with room sprays for Christmas gifts this year!

Herbal Christmas Ideas

Comfort & Joy Blend

A soothing, warming, gently spiced fruit tea, good for any time of the day

• 2 parts dried apple pieces

• 1 part cinnamon chips

• 1 part rose hips

• ½ part dried orange peel

• ½ part dried ginger

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix gently, and store in a glass jar. Add a short label with brewing directions: 2-3 tsp per cup of hot water, steep covered for 10 minutes.

The fruit-and-spice combination offers a familiar, comforting aroma that pairs beautifully with a room spray made from Siberian fir, lemon, and cinnamon leaf essential oils.

Winter Spice Blend

A rich, full-bodied tea that brings the warmth of chai to chilly mornings and cozy days by the fire

• 2 parts black tea

• 1 part cinnamon chips

• ½ part ginger root

• ½ part cardamom pods

• ½ part dried lemon or orange peel

Combine ingredients in a bowl, mix gently, and store in a glass jar labeled with brewing directions: 2-3 tsp per cup of hot water, steep covered for 5 minutes.

This aromatic blend creates a soothing, spicy warmth that pairs well with a room spray made from sweet orange, ginger, and cinnamon leaf essential oils.

Festive Blend

A bright tea that is bursting with warming aromatic spices and a hint of citrus, perfect for the Christmas season

• 2 parts cinnamon chips

• 1 part crushed allspice

• 1 part star anise

• 1 part dried orange peel

• ½ part rose hips

• ¼ part whole cloves

• ¼ part crushed dried juniper berries

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix gently, and store in a glass jar. Add a short label with brewing directions: 2-3 tsp per cup of hot water, steep covered for 10-15 minutes.

The lively spice and citrus combination offers a vibrant, festive aroma that pairs beautifully with a room spray made from sweet orange, juniper berry, and black pepper essential oils.

Evergreen Blend

A crisp, refreshing herbal tea that evokes the peaceful feeling of a winter walk through the woods or even a Christmas tree farm

• 1 part peppermint leaf

• 1 part rosemary

• 1 part pine needles

• 1 part lemon balm

Mix all ingredients and store in a jar with a sprig of dried rosemary or a pine sprig tied to the outside with ribbon or twine. Add a short label with brewing directions: 2-3 tsp per cup of hot water, steep covered for 10 minutes.

This bright, invigorating blend pairs beautifully with a room spray made with lemon, Siberian fir, and rosemary essential oils.

Digestive Spice Blend

A comforting herbal blend to enjoy after a hearty meal to support gentle digestion

• 1 part star anise

• 1 part fennel seeds

• 1 part dried orange peel

• ½ part rosemary

Mix all ingredients and store in a jar with a small garland of dried orange slices and star anise attached with twine. Add a short label with brewing directions: 2 tsp per cup of hot water, steep covered for 10 minutes.

This subtly sweet, licorice-like blend pairs beautifully with a room spray made from mandarin, black pepper, and nutmeg essential oils.

Immune Tea Blend

A cheerful, refreshing tea that brings a little sunshine and immune support to gray winter days

• 1 part peppermint

• 1 part lemon balm

• 1 part dried orange peel

• ½ part rose hips

Combine ingredients in a bowl and store in a jar. Label with brewing directions: 2 tsp per cup of hot water, steep covered for 7–10 minutes.

The minty, citrusy aroma pairs beautifully with a room spray made from sweet orange, lemon, and eucalyptus essential oils.

Sweet Dreams Blend

A soothing bedtime tea that helps ease tension and quiet the mind

• 1 part chamomile

• 1 part skullcap

• 1 part lemon balm

• ½ part lavender buds

Combine ingredients in a bowl, mix gently, and store in a glass jar. Label with brewing directions: 2 tsp per cup of hot water, steep covered for 5–10 minutes.

The soft floral aroma and gentle flavor pair perfectly with a room spray made from lavender, black spruce, and bergamot essential oils for a restful evening atmosphere.

Making Them Gift-Worthy

Part of the joy of giving herbal tea Christmas gifts lies in the presentation. Simple packaging makes these blends feel special without a lot of fuss:

• Use clean glass jars (recycled ones work great)

• Add handwritten tags with the tea name, ingredients, and brewing instructions

• Slip a cinnamon stick or dried orange slice under the ribbon

• Pair your tea jar with a mug and a tea diffuser for a complete gift

• Include a matching room spray for a special touch

A Lovely Hont-o-Scent

I didn't plan to make room sprays this year, but once I started thinking about pairing scents with the teas, it seemed like a natural fit. They're simple to make and smell wonderful.

Basic DIY 2-oz Room Spray Recipe

• 0.5 oz high-proof alcohol (such as Everclear)

• ~1.5 oz distilled water

• 20-24 drops of essential oil

Quick Tip: Alcohol helps the essential oils blend evenly and also acts as a natural preservative. A simple method is to fill about one-third of the bottle with alcohol, add your essential oil drops, and top off with distilled water to the shoulder. Shake well before each use and always label your blend.

Final Thoughts

Go brew yourself a lovely, warming, comforting cup of tea, and before you know it, you will be blending up batches for everyone on your list. There is something special about giving gifts made by hand, especially when they bring comfort with every sip. Homemade herbal tea blends truly share love, care, and joy in each cup.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. -Galatians 5:22-23