Teas Perfect for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with the people we love, savoring all of the delicious food, and feeling gratitude for the abundance of blessings we have in our lives. Each Thanksgiving meal, year after year, creates a core memory logged away for future nostalgia. What better way to enhance the holiday experience and improve those memories than with a steaming cup of tea? Ok, hear us out.
Teas can warm the body and spirit, complement festive dishes, and even aid digestion after a hearty feast. And, if you are a tea drinker, you already know tea is amazing, so why not at Thanksgiving? Drawing inspiration from customers’ orders, here are some exceptional teas that pair beautifully with Thanksgiving traditions—from appetizers to dessert.
Warming Teas for the Festive Feast
Thanksgiving reminds us of crisp mornings, family conversations where we’re all laughing, and the amazing aromas of the turkey roasting and the pies baking. Warming, spicy teas from our Chai Collection add the perfect layer of comfort to add to an already memorable day.
Pumpkin Spice Chai Black Tea
This blend is like “fall in a cup,” featuring a harmonious mix of ginger, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and creamy pumpkin notes. The spices provide a gentle warmth whose flavors are enhanced by adding a little milk and sweetener for an extra-cozy touch. Sip it alongside your holiday meal or as a lingering after-dinner treat—it’s the ultimate Thanksgiving chai. Shop Now >>>
Rajah Reserve Oolong
For a truly royal Thanksgiving chai, skip the usual black tea chai and reach for Rajah Reserve Chai Oolong. It’s a luxurious blend of silky oolong full of warming spices, with the taste of cinnamon at the forefront. Oolong’s smoothness softens the fiery blend into something refined yet deeply comforting, making it a sophisticated sipper alongside pumpkin pie or for post-turkey lounging.
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Teas to Pair with Dessert
Thanksgiving is also all about the delicious desserts, and what better way to complement these desserts than with a decadent chocolate tea?
Roasted Cocoa Mint Yerba Mate
This is a great tea to have during the morning while you are powering through meal preparation. The yerba mate will give you focus and energy, while the peppermint will ready your digestive system for when you get to enjoy all of the fruit of your labor. It’s chocolatey with a roasted base and a cooling finish. It pairs well with dessert, but if you drink it too late in the day, it could affect your sleep.
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White Chocolate Pistachio Rooibos
What a great dessert tea for after a big meal. It has a velvety, nutty sweetness without the accompanying guilt. The green rooibos offers a light base, and the flavors merge magnificently with a pumpkin or apple pie. Brew it strong and add a little whip if you’re feelin’ fancy or enjoy it as an unadulterated brew of pure delight.
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Post-Feast Flavors
After the meal is done and you’re feeling fat and full, nothing is better than a light and refreshing cup of tea to aid your digestion. Here are a few recommendations for after Thanksgiving dinner.
Citrus Mint Green Tea
This light and refreshing green tea is the best digestive aid once the meal is all done. The spearmint helps relax the gastrointestinal muscles, reduces bloating, eases gas, and promotes smoother food movement through the stomach. The palate-cleansing nature of the citrus elements helps cut through the richness of the meal and the green tea base offers overall antioxidant gut support.
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Blueberry Ginger Herbal Tea
Think creamy blueberry blend with a bit of bite. It’s zesty and warm, full of vim and vigor that is mellowed out by the sweetness of the apple and blueberry. Ginger just happens to be fantastic for digestion known for relaxing the intestinal tract, speeding up gastric emptying, reducing bloating and gas, easing nausea, and helping prevent that heavy, sluggish feeling after eating.
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Make Tea Part of Your Thanksgiving Tradition
Whether it’s tea in the morning during Thanksgiving preparation, tea during the meal, with dessert, or a nightcap to aid digestion, Thanksgiving is just better paired with a little tea. If you’re looking for some of the best loose-leaf tea options, Fusion Teas has the variety and quality you’re looking for.