Believing in the beauty of the arts and true craftsmanship, TEALEAVES presents: “Gifts of Time”. As a compliment to our Nutcracker afternoon tea experiences, these immersive gifts are crafted to perfection through 100+ hours of detailed devotion.
Our hope is to inspire celebrating old traditions with loved ones and to create new traditions that will withstand the test of time.
A STORY OF CRAFT + ARTISTRY
The Nutcracker
What does a master tea blender, an executive chef, a dancer and an antiquarian horologist, all have in common? Craftmanship + artistry.
The story of the Nutcracker embodies a universal truth – that time is the most precious gift from a maker to a receiver, from a performer to an audience.
Makers and performers are by nature, passionate beings. It is our luxury of time that we offer joyously for the perfection of our craft and for the pleasure of those receiving.
Time, dedication and meticulous details are “infused” into each performance – a “gift” for an audience’s delight. Creation conducted in the spirit of giving. Now what makes for a better gift than that?
CRAFTING BESPOKE EXPERIENCES: A STAGE OF MANY FORMS
Underlying each minute on the stage by a ballerina hides decades of training. Each performance, live, is unique and intimate. Unable to be mass-produced, it is an intimate moment of sharing between the dancers and their audience.
The stage can take many forms: a plated dish for Michelin star chefs; a cup of perfectly steeped tea for Master Tea Blenders; a timeless clock’s hidden workings for an antiquarian horologist.
Dedication to craft is what unites us all.
We devote hours, days, and years to perfecting our craft — never wasted, but woven into something enduring. For time, once given, is the rarest gift.
It is through this harmonious blend of expertise, imagination, and emotion that the ordinary becomes extraordinary — transformed into something magical.
A Nutcracker Tasting Journey
Your tasting becomes a performance: each blend a character, each sip a scene. Discover how TEALEAVES’ holiday creations echo the wonder, beauty, and whimsy of this beloved production.
Nutcracker
LOOSE LEAF BLACK TEA
A festive black tea with warming notes of vanilla and hazelnut, this blend embodies the Nutcracker Prince himself — steadfast, comforting, and noble. Just as he leads Clara on her magical journey, each cup carries you into a world of tradition, wonder, and holiday spirit.
Sugar Plum Fairy
LOOSE LEAF ROOIBOS TEA
Delicate and enchanting, this caffeine-free rooibos blend with fruit and sweet floral notes mirrors the ethereal grace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Like her shimmering dance in the Land of Sweets, the tea delights with a light, sparkling sweetness that lingers beautifully on the palate.
Gingerbread Cookie
LOOSE LEAF BLACK TEA
Spiced black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves evokes the lively warmth of the Mother Ginger scene, where playful children (the Polichinelles) tumble forth in a flurry of laughter. This blend captures that same joyful chaos — cozy, sweet, and full of festive mischief.
Chocolate Peppermint Truffle
LOOSE LEAF BLACK TEA
A decadent fusion of rich chocolate and cooling peppermint, this herbal infusion recalls the sparkling Snowflake Fairies’ dance. Their swirling flurries are mirrored in the refreshing brightness of peppermint, while deep cocoa grounds the blend in winter’s quiet hush — a moment of serenity before the Land of Sweets.
The Grand Pas de Deux of Holiday Tea
Bring the Magic Home
Just as the curtain falls and the dancers take their bow, the story continues in your teacup. Collect all four holiday blends — Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingerbread Cookie, and Chocolate Peppermint Truffle — and let each performance unfold at home.