We are less than a week away from December! Winter is finally kicking in, the air is crisp, and I’m trading my iced coffee for something a little warmer. Recently, I have been reaching for a warm, cozy cup of tea during these chilly winter mornings. I have also been reading like crazy, and this got me thinking. What books pair well with tea? All books, of course! But I wanted to get a little more specific, so this post is filled with 24 book recommendations to read while drinking tea!
A couple weeks ago, I introduced the “24 Days of Tea” Advent calendar made by Adagio Teas! This advent calendar features 24 unique teas in either loose-leaf or tea bag options. To see more information about this tea advent calendar, click here!
I am so excited to get to start opening this calendar and enjoying some festive tea! But first I need to decide which book and tea pairings I’ll have this year! So, I decided to create this list of 24 book recommendations that pair with each tea offered in the calendar!
WARNING! This post is going to contain spoilers of all the teas in the loose-leaf version of the “24 Days of Tea” Advent Calendar. If you don’t want to know what teas you will be opening up every day, scroll on past this post until the end of December. But if you don’t mind being a little spoiled, and starting to prepare a tea-themed TBR for this coming month, keep reading for my list of 24 book recommendations to read while drinking some tea!
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24 Book Recommendations to Pair with Tea
Almond Cardamom Cake
For a tea so cozy, warm, and gourmand, I want to read something mysterious and comforting like The Secret, Book & Scone Society!
Author: Ellery Adams
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This story is about a book club in a small town that loves eating baked goods, reading intriguing books, and solving murders! This is the first book in a series of cozy mysteries that are perfect to read while enjoying some tea!
Always Nuts
This tea is nutty, floral, and creamy. These different flavors immediately make me want to read a heartwarming and endearing book like A Man Called Ove.
Author: Fredrik Backman
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This story follows Ove, a man who has lived alone for a long time, and whose neighbors tend to describe him as closed-off and bitter. That is until an energetic family moves in next door and his entire routine is thrown off. The unique flavor profile of this tea would pair beautifully with this story.
Autumn Mist Green
This floral and creamy tea makes me want to read a spooky, autumn-inspired story like The Hacienda.
Author: Isabel Cañas
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Something about the atmospheric, spooky vibes of this book makes me want to drink some autumn mist green tea, so why not? This story is about Beatriz, who goes to visit Hacienda San Isidro where she encounters some creepy rumors about the hacienda that might be true.
Bourbon Chocolate Ball
This tea immediately made me think of the fun and tasty treats described in The Night Circus!
Author: Erin Morgenstern
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This is by far one of my favorite books! This story follows two magicians whose lives become intertwined in ways that can’t be untangled. And I promise, there are plenty of tasty chocolate treats described in this book, perfect to read while drinking some bourbon chocolate ball tea.
Candy Cane
The flavors in the candy cane tea immediately remind me of drinking peppermint hot cocoa in a bookshop. I know I want to be reading Love in Winter Wonderland while drinking this tea!
Author: Abiola Bello
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Come on, we all know how much I love reading books about books! This YA romance follows Trey and Ariel as they try to save the Wonderland bookstore from being shut down because of gentrification. Sweet and fresh, this is the perfect book to read while drinking candy cane tea!
I know I needed to add some holiday books to this list of 24 book recommendations to read this December!
Cherry Marzipan Oolong
This tea is heavy on the cherry flavors and the nutty flavors, making me think of Cherry Cheesecake Murder.
Author: Joanne Fluke
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I mean… how could I not? Joanne Fluke has written so many cozy mysteries, this one following Hannah, a bakery owner who must find the killer on a movie set before the deadly finale. I love a good cozy mystery on a cold winter night!
Chicoriccino
Warm and woodsy, this chicoriccino tea makes me want to dive into a high fantasy like A Song of Wraiths and Ruin.
Author: Roseanne A. Brown
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The first book in a fantasy duology, and inspired by West African folklore, this story follows Karina and Malik, who have been destined to murder each other. But fate has another plan in mind. The deep flavors of the chicoriccino tea will taste delicious as I dive into the gorgeous fantasy world created by Brown.
Christmas
With all the flavors of Christmas, this spiced and cozy tea is perfect to pair with Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop.
Author: Jenny Colgan
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Another book about books! This story is about a small bookshop in Edinburgh, where Christmas has landed! The tree is up, the lights are strung, and the snow is falling. Except… it’s summer. When a film studio approached Carmen to use her bookshop in a cheesy Christmas movie, she was excited about the money and the opportunities it might bring!
For someone who loves Hallmark movies, this is the perfect book to read while sipping on some Christmas tea!
Cinnamon Rooibos Chai
The apple and cinnamon in this tea remind me of home, which makes me want to read a book like The Vanishing Half
Author: Brit Bennett
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This book holds various themes, including sisterhood, race, and returning to where you came from. In this story, twins who grew up in a small town together end up running away into two very different lives. However, they still remain intertwined when one of the twins moves back to the town they grew up in, with their daughter.
Coconut Snow Chai
This coconut snow chai is full of spices and flavored perfect for winter. It makes me want to read a book set in winter like The Bear and the Nightingale.
Author: Katherine Arden
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This fantasy novel is set in medieval Russia, where Vasilisa must save her village from dark forces by using her connections to the spirits. This story occurs through a harsh winter full of freezing weather and snow.
I currently live somewhere where it doesn’t snow, so I have to escape into snowy books like this to get some winter wonderland and magical vibes!
Cranberry Cream
The fruity and creamy flavors in the cranberry cream come together to create a complex flavor profile that makes me want to jump into the complex worldbuilding of a story like Hell Followed With Us.
Author: Andrew Joeseph White
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This story follows Benji, as he tries to escape the cult that raised him. Once he leaves he is faced with the destruction that this cult caused in the world. The complex themes and storylines presented in this story will pair perfectly with some cranberry cream tea!
Cranberry Nut Muffin Green
With the fruity flavors plus the hint of vanilla and pecan, this tea gives all the cozy and gourmand vibes. It makes me want to sit in a cafe with a hot drink, muffin, and a good book like Legends & Lattes.
Author: Travis
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This story is about Viv, who wants to hang up her sword and open the very first coffee shop in her city. The only problem is, that many of her rivals want to get in the way of her plans. Plus, nobody in Thune really knows what coffee actually is.
Decaf Cream
A decaf tea is perfect for the evening when I am about to fall asleep. Perfect for dreaming about books like in the book, The City of Dreaming Books.
Author: Walter Moers
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This story follows Optimus, who inherits an unpublished story by a mysterious author. While searching for information on the author, Optimus falls into Bookholm, also known as the City of Dreaming Books.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is one of my favorite holiday flavors! It makes me want to read books reminiscent of Hallmark movies like The Holiday Swap.
Author: Maggie Knox
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In this holiday-themed romantic comedy, two twins switch places. One was a celebrity chef on a baking competition show, and the other was a baker in a small town cafe. However, they get a lot more out of switching than they were expecting. I haven’t read this book yet, but I’m sure they bake gingerbread at some point! At least I hope they do!
Honeybush Blueberry Pancake
The rosehips in this tea, along with the fruity warmth of the other flavors make me want to read a retelling of a classic story like Rosewood: A Midsummer Meet Cute.
Author: Sayantani Dasgupta
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In this retelling of the classic, Sense and Sensibility, Eila Das has to choose between following her head or following her heart to Rahul, whom she meets at a summer camp and sweeps her off her feet.
Pomegranate Grove
Seeing the fresh flavor notes in this tea, makes me want to read a fresh and fun contemporary story like By the Book.
Author: Jasmine Guillory
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This is a modern retelling of the Beauty and the Beast tale, where Isabelle, an editorial assistant at an all-white publishing house, is put in charge of getting the manuscript from Beau, the publisher’s top author who has a reputation for his beastly attitude.
Pu-erh Chorange
The orange and chocolate flavors in this tea make me think of cozy treats on a cold day. Perfect for pairing with a story like A Prayer for Vengence.
Author: Leanne Schwartz
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This story is set in a world where centuries ago, monsters were vanquished and the soldiers fighting those monsters were turned to stone. Now, Milo is responsible for caring for these stone soldiers. However, when he accidentally releases one, Gia, he must stop her from killing the person whom Milo owes his life.
Pumpkin Spice
Of course, when I see that there is a pumpkin spice tea flavor included in the “24 Days of Tea” Advent Calendar, I immediately think about all the spooky books I can read, like Near the Bone.
Author: Christina Henry
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This horror novel is set in a winter landscape perfect for this spooky tea! This book is about Mattie, who has lived with William alone in the woods, constantly in fear of making him mad. However, when she finds the body of a mutilated fox in the woods around their house, she realizes there might be more than one monster she must hide from.
You know I had to sneak in some spooky books in this list of 24 book recommendations!
Reindeer Fuel
This reindeer fuel tea has everything you need to decorate your Christmas tree or go look at Christmas lights. Which is why it would pair so well with You Make It Feel Like Christmas.
Author: Toni Shiloh
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This novel is about Starr, who came home for Thanksgiving ready to help with her sister’s wedding planning. That’s when she meets Waylon, her brother’s best friend. They slowly grow closer together as they get closer to Christmas.
Rooibos Noel
With all the spices of the season, this tea would pair perfectly with a holiday romance like Last Christmas in Paris.
Author: Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb
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Spanning the 4 Christmases of World War 1, this story follows Evie and Thomas, as they traverse their relationship in the ever-changing world they are living in. This novel is for Holiday lovers and historical fiction fans!
Rooibos Nutcracker
Of course, when I see Nutcracker, the first thing I think of is dancers! Which is why this tea will pair so well with Ballerinas.
Author: Rachel Kapelke-Dale
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This story is about Delphine, who is returning to her old company to choreograph a ballet that will launch this new phase in her career. However, secrets are threatened to come out that will not only ruin her life but the lives of her two former best friends.
This is definitely one of the 24 book recommendations I am most excited to read!
White Chocolate Peppermint
The peppermint and white chocolate flavors offered in this tea bring me right to the holiday, eating peppermint bark under the tree with my family. This is why this book pairs so well with a book with strong family themes like Black Cake.
Author: Charmaine Wilkerson
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In this story, Byron and Benny are left with a strange inheritance after their mother passes, a Carribean black cake, and a voice recording where their mother shares a mysterious story. This book is full of mystery, intrigue, and family!
White Pear
This tea is fresh, fruity, and fun. Just like the fun and fresh romance story, Wapped in a Beau.
Author: Lillie Vale
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In this story, Elisha is a film liaison who is responsible for getting permission to use the historic Christmas house for filming. However, the beautiful new owner, Ves, has other plans that don’t involve allowing his house to be taken over by actors and cameras.
Yuletide Toddy
With this Yuletide Toddy tea, all I want to do is settle in with some classic Christmas movies and read a classic Christmas tale. However, let’s give it a twist with Mr. Dickens and his Carol.
Author: Samantha Silva
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We all know the story, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future visit Ebenezer Scrooge to try to get him in the Christmas spirit and lead with kindness. However, this story is a historical fiction imagining of Charles Dickens writing this story! Gives the classis holiday spirit a twist!
I definitely can’t read all of the 24 book recommendations on this list, but I am certainly going to try to read as many as I can! There are way too many good books on this list, I can’t wait to sip on some tea and read some good books!
These 24 book recommendations have both holiday-themed books and year-round books! You are sure to find something you will enjoy on this list!