Festive Tea Experience: Adagio’s 2025 Advent Calendar

A Festive Treat for Tea Lovers

If you’re looking to add a little more warmth and joy to your holiday season, Adagio Teas’ 2025 Tea Advent Calendar is a wonderful place to start. We recently had the chance to try the fun flavours tucked behind each door, and it truly brought a bit of cozy, holiday warmth into our days.

A Charming Nutcracker Design

The first thing that caught our eye was the calendar’s charming nutcracker design. It’s bright, cheerful, and festive—something you’ll actually want to display in your kitchen or tea corner. Behind each of the 24 doors is a new loose-leaf tea blend, making every day feel like a small, flavourful surprise.

A Variety of Flavours for Any Time of Day

Adagio has packed this calendar with a thoughtful mix of blends featuring different caffeine levels, including decaf options. Whether you are starting your morning, taking a mid-day pause, or winding down in the evening, there’s a tea to match the moment.

At $34, and with limited quantities available, this advent calendar makes an exciting and memorable gift for any tea lover—yourself included! Brewing each seasonal tea will bring holiday cheer straight into your kitchen.

Beyond the Calendar: More Adagio Blends to Explore

If you fall in love with the teas inside the calendar (and chances are you will), Adagio also offers a wide selection of blends all year long. From masala chai to pumpkin spice and many others, there’s a flavour for just about any preference. Their paper filters make preparing loose-leaf blends quick and easy, even for beginners.

The 2025 Tea Advent Calendar is more than just a holiday countdown—it’s a daily moment of comfort and discovery. For tea enthusiasts or anyone wanting a warm and aromatic way to celebrate the season, this one is definitely worth checking out.

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I Left You Behind - A Book of Heartfelt Short stories

I enjoyed reading every short story in Nazneen Sheikh’s I Left You Behind. The stories are relatable and carry a sense of familiarity.

The vivid descriptions—from sounds to visual details—bring each story to life. They make imagining the settings and the characters’ experiences a pleasure. All the stories highlight the importance of education, storytelling, passing down knowledge, and keeping an open mind to continue exploring and learning throughout life.

A Practical Guide for Busy Moms

The question that could be at the top of a breastfeeding mother is, How many pumping bras do I need? You have a freezer stash to fill, you need to pump only, or you need to use a combination of nursing and pumping; the number of correct bras can make your life much easier. Comfort, convenience, and efficiency are the reasons why pumping bras are a necessity, particularly to busy moms who are constantly on the move.

In case you need a flexible and comfortable product, you should invest in a Momcozy nursing sports bra that is easy to use and comfortable enough to be put on. Continue reading to determine the number of pumping bras to purchase and how to identify the right ones to meet your lifestyle.

Fresh Vintage Farms Almond and Walnut Oil

I have been using Fresh Vintage Farms Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil and Almond Oil in a variety of our meals. They add flavour to the food without overpowering it!

Ghee Cookies

These are melt-in-your-mouth soft cookies, known as Nanakatha in the east and Ghorayebah in the middle east. These buttery cookies are made with ghee.

Gardening Books Giveaway

With the weather warming up and the gardening season around the corner, I am sure many of us are excited to start planting! Colourful, detailed gardening books are always an inspiration to get us started. 

I checked out four must have gardening books: The 10-Minute Gardener, Houseplant Propagation, Organic Vegetable Gardening, and Square Food Gardening. If you live in Canada or USA, you can win all four of these books, see details below.

How To Become a DIY Pro as a Mom

Becoming something of a DIY pro is a real game-changer as a homeowner. After all, it means that you can:

• Become a little more self-sufficient, tackling everything from minor repairs to renovations independently
• Put your creativity to the test and try out new things
• Save money when keeping your home looking its best

Restaurant Style Seekh Kebab

These Seekh kebabs can be made and kept in the freezer for future use or prepared quickly with simple spices.

Gifts for New Mothers

These would be memorable gifts to give new mothers.

Basbousa Egyptian Semolina Cake

This recipe for Basbousa, a semolina cake made with yogurt and shredded coconut tastes delicious to have as a snack anytime. This flourless cake uses simple ingredients and can be prepared within a few minutes.