Grandma's Christmas Cookies - Black Tea 100 grams - Café du Jour loose tea

What is Grandma's Christmas Cookies black tea?

Grandma's Christmas Cookies black tea is a festive loose-leaf blend that captures the warm, nostalgic scent of freshly baked biscuits. Every cup fills your home with cosy aromas of cinnamon, citrus, and apple, just like the kitchen at Christmas time. It is blended and packed in the Netherlands by Café du Jour and comes in a 100-gram pack of loose-leaf tea.

What goes into this blend?

The ingredients are carefully chosen to build that classic holiday biscuit character. The full ingredient list is: black tea, flavouring, citrus peel, apple pieces, cornflower, cinnamon pieces, rose petals, and rosehip. Together they create a warm, slightly fruity, and gently floral cup that feels like Christmas in a mug.

• Black tea – a full-bodied base that holds all the festive notes together
• Cinnamon pieces – warm spice that gives the blend its baked-biscuit character
• Citrus peel – a bright, zesty lift that balances the sweetness
• Apple pieces – soft fruitiness that rounds out the flavour
• Cornflower, rose petals, and rosehip – gentle floral and fruity accents

Who is it suitable for?

This tea is a great choice for anyone who loves flavoured loose-leaf tea with a seasonal twist. Whether you are a dedicated tea enthusiast or simply looking for a cosy winter tea to share with family, this blend fits the moment. It also makes a thoughtful Christmas tea gift for someone who appreciates a little festive warmth in their cup.

Ideal occasions

• Before or after Christmas dinner as a warming, aromatic drink
• Quiet winter evenings when you want something cosy and comforting
• Gifting – the 100-gram pack is a generous and festive present
• Festive gatherings where you want to offer something a little special
• Anyone who enjoys spiced black tea or black tea with citrus and apple notes

How do you use Grandma's Christmas Cookies black tea?

Brewing Grandma's Christmas Cookies black tea is straightforward. Because it is a loose-leaf tea, you get full control over the strength and can enjoy the beautiful botanicals as they unfold in the water. Use a tea strainer, infuser, or teapot with a built-in filter to brew your cup.

Brewing tips

1. Use about one heaped teaspoon (roughly 2 to 3 grams) of loose-leaf tea per cup.
2. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves and let them steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Remove the leaves and enjoy as it is, or add a little honey to bring out the cinnamon and apple notes.
4. A 100-gram pack gives you approximately 40 to 50 cups, depending on how strong you like it.

Can you use it in festive recipes?

Yes. A strong brew of this spiced black tea works well as a base for a warm winter punch or a festive iced tea. You can also use it to poach fruit or add depth to a Christmas cake glaze. The cinnamon, citrus peel, and rosehip notes carry through beautifully in cooking.

Features and specifications

Here is a clear overview of what you get with Grandma's Christmas Cookies black tea from Café du Jour. All details below come directly from the product.

• Format: loose-leaf tea
• Net weight: 100 grams
• Approximate yield: 40 to 50 cups per pack
• Ingredients: black tea, flavouring, citrus peel, apple pieces, cornflower, cinnamon pieces, rose petals, rosehip
• Blended and packed in the Netherlands by Café du Jour
• Seasonal festive blend with a warm cinnamon and biscuit character

Alternatives and combinations

If you enjoy Grandma's Christmas Cookies black tea, you may want to explore other flavoured loose-leaf teas in the Café du Jour tea collection. The range includes a variety of seasonal and everyday blends that pair well with different moments in the day.

Serving ideas to make the most of this blend

Serve Grandma's Christmas Cookies black tea alongside shortbread, spiced biscuits, or a slice of Christmas cake to echo the biscuit notes in the cup. For a festive table, brew a large pot and let guests pour their own – the cinnamon and citrus aroma alone adds to the atmosphere. You can also serve it lightly sweetened with honey as an after-dinner drink instead of dessert.

Ready to bring a little Christmas warmth into your home? Order Grandma's Christmas Cookies black tea from cafedujour.ie today, or browse the full Café du Jour tea collection to find more festive and everyday loose leaf teas you will love.