Whittard Silent Night Tea Review

Whittard Silent Night Tea Review

When a tea has the perfect name, it just tastes better. I swear. Silent Night is always a soft, sweet and almost angelic Christmas hymn, just like this tea from Whittard of Chelsea.

I received this cute mini caddy in a Christmas gift box years ago, but it’s still within the use-by date and thanks to my verging-on-OCD tea storage system it still smells and tastes fresh.

If you’re looking for a Christmas tea that doesn’t give you a swift kick with an abundance of spices and heavy black tea richness, this one is practically perfect.

Here’s my in-depth review of Whittard Silent Night tea with a few tips on how to brew it and where to buy it.

Whittard Silent Night at a Glance

Izzy's Rating
3.5/5
  •  Blend: Green tea with chocolate, sugar, and spices
  • Flavour: Milky green tea with subtle sweetness and a soothing scent
If you want bold, go home now. This tea is sweet, subtle and silky on your tongue. The white chocolate swirls beautifully with the mellow green tea to give it a sweet and milky flavour.
Silent night mini caddy

Full Review - Whittard Christmas Green Tea

Izzy's Rating
3.5/5
  • Type: Loose leaf (mini caddy)
  • Tea: Green tea
  • Additives: Cinnamon, sugar, white chocolate stars, cocoa beans, orange peel, rose petals, cloves
  • Flavour Notes: Milky, green tea, sweet, mellow
  • Aroma: White chocolate, mixed spices, warm hay, steamed greens
  • Milk or Lemon: Neither
  • Where to Buy: Whittard Official Website

If I haven’t already won you over with my description, the first whiff of aroma will do it. White chocolate swirls gently with notes of spices and warm hay green tea. There’s nothing bitter or strong about the aroma. You can safely take in a deep breath and not choke on heavy spices or floral perfumes like many Christmas-themed teas.

It brews into a murky golden colour. And yes, there will be a slight oily film at the top. This is simply from the adorable white chocolate stars in the tea blend. They don’t ruin the flavour or texture… in fact, they almost make it silky on your tongue!

The flavour is equally blissful but not as sweet or spiced as the aroma would have you believe. It’s quite mellow and gentle on your tongue. Notes of milk, sweetness and green tea coat your mouth quickly and linger into a long but very subtle aftertaste.

Silent night green tea cup

How to Brew Whittard Silent Night Green Tea

I brew this tea at 80°C for 2 minutes. No exceptions. The beauty of this tea is the mellowness, so over brewing it or using boiling water will only ruin it with bitter notes.

Whittard has the instructions pretty spot on. They recommend 80°C, 1 teaspoon of tea and a brew time of 2 to 3 minutes.

Consumed on its own, this tea is sweet and simple. An ideal tea for a chilly Christmassy afternoon. However, I do recommend having it with dessert too. Eating a sugary, sweet food alongside this tea makes the green tea pop in contrast and you’re left with deeper, greener notes as the milky white chocolate fades to the background. It’s utterly refreshing

Why Whittard Christmas Teas?

There is always a trio of teas from Whittard of Chelsea. Silent Night is a firm favourite that I’ve seen come back over the past few years every Christmas, so I hope you have the chance to grab a mini caddy when the next Christmas season pops around.

Flavoured green tea loose leaf
The tea leaf is mixed – some pieces are tiny, others are quite long and twiggy. The star-shaped white chocolate pieces add a dash of whimsy and Christmas magic without turning this tea into a laughable Christmas stocking present joke. You always need to find a balance between fun and gimmicky, and flavourful and enjoyable. I’m impressed that Whittard has found the balance.

Summary

I do love this tea but when it comes to the score, it lets me down a little. I’m not a huge fan of the added sugar – I like to drink my teas as healthy alternatives to snacking. I’m also disappointed that it’s not available all year round and the tea leaf is quite uneven in size and shape. If these issues were fixed, we’d be onto a true masterpiece. For now, check if Whittard has it back in stock to order yours!

Whittard of chelsea christmas tea

Tea Recommendation

For something equally festive but without the caffeine, read my review of Adagio Rooibos Nutcracker next. You’ll love the subtle nuttiness with the honeyed Christmas tones. Delish.

Isobel Moore

Isobel Moore is a quiet, quirky and creative “human bean” whose favourite pastime is curling up with a cuppa and a good book.

Over the past 5 years, her tea reviews at Immortal Wordsmith have helped thousands of readers choose vibrant tea blends and single origin selections from fine, organic, and responsible tea companies.

As a professional content writer with a qualification in digital marketing, Isobel has worked with market-leading tea brands around the globe to develop their content marketing campaigns and gain exposure. Her professional portfolio can be found on Upwork.

Besides a deep-rooted passion for tea, Isobel writes on topics ranging from food and travel to wellness and literature.

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