Tea Wedding Favors

Why Choose Tea Wedding Favors

Tea wedding favors are an excellent favor choice for a variety of reasons. The cost of this type of favor is usually inexpensive, a definite bonus for most brides. These favors are also lightweight and travel well to the reception site without concern about damage.

There is a huge variety of tea flavors and types. You can choose flavors that complement your wedding fare, or simply something that you feel suits the wedding. Even standard black teas can be customized into a thoughtful token with minimal effort.

Tea Types

You don't have to be a tea expert to have wonderful tea wedding favors. Any type of tea can be used in your wedding favor. There are several basic types of tea include:

• Black tea: Made from oxidized tea leaves.
• Green tea: Derived from dried tea leaves.
• Oolong tea: A combination of green and black teas.
• White Tea: A very light tea made from baby tea leaves.
• Herbal tea: Consisting of various herbs or herbal combinations and/or other flavors.
• Fruit tea: Made from dried fruits and flavorings.

There are many different teas within each of these basic groupings. For a more formal or traditional wedding, a classic Earl Grey might be a good fit for your favors. A White Darjeeling tea might work well for a romantic or whimsical wedding.

For a morning or afternoon wedding, perhaps an herbal lemon or wild strawberry tea will suit your nuptial celebration. A tropical blend might work well for a beach wedding.

Flavors

Black, green, oolong, white and herbal teas are available infused with many different flavors. If you are looking for a fruit only tea, check the label carefully because many black teas are flavored with fruits but still contain the tea leaves.

Popular Fruit Flavors

There are many popular fruit flavors. Two or three fruit flavors are often combined to make interesting and delicious blends. These include:

• Peach
• Raspberry
• Apple
• Mango
• Apricot
• Cranberry
• Orange
• Elderberry
• Passion Fruit
• Currant
• Blueberry
• Lemon
• Strawberry

Herbs, Spices, and Scents

There are also many herbs, spices and scents used in flavoring teas. Some of the most commonly used flavorings are cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, jasmine, almond, mint, maple, chamomile, coconut, cream, and chocolate.

Blends

Tea blends are another option. There is a fairly good variety from standard tea manufacturers, and an even greater selection from specialty tea makes. Spiced chai is a very popular type of tea blend with a rich, warm, slight cinnamon taste.

Breakfast tea blends are usually strong black teas with hints of other flavors, such as cocoa bean or malt. Relaxation or bedtime blends are often made with chamomile and mint, lemon, or other flavors.

Personalized Tea Favors

Personalized tea wedding favors can be ordered in sealed tea bags with the couple's name, wedding date, and often a cute phrase relating to the tea. This works well for blended teas, allowing such phrases as 'a beautiful blend' or the 'perfect pairing.'

You can also order loose tea or tea sachets in tins with the couple's wedding information printed on the tin itself.

It's also easy to personalize a tea favor yourself. You can print or make your own labels and wrap them over the existing tea envelope, adding additional embellishments such as ribbon, tulle, or wedding stickers as you wish.

Other Tea Favor Options

Tea accessories are another option for tea wedding favors that can be given alone or with your tea. Some options available include:

• Silver or heart shaped tea infusers
• Tea stirring spoon -- can be coated in caramel or other candy or flavoring
• Tea cups or mini tea cups and saucers
• Decorated sugar cubes
• Mini jars of honey
• Tea cup and teapot shaped chocolates

Pricing and Where to Buy

The type of tea and how it's packaged will influence the price. White teas, for example, are usually more expensive than black teas. Personalized tea bags with standard teas can be purchased for less than a dollar per favor. Tinned, boxed, or specialty tea favors can cost up to several dollars or more.

More Resources

Tea Favors are sold at the following online retailers:

• Favor Ideas
• Wedding Things
• American Bridal

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