Valentine’s Day is all about creating special moments with the one you love, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy date night at home? This year, Harney & Sons is sharing our ultimate guide to a romantic tea-themed evening that’s steeped in love. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to connect this Valentine’s Day, we can help you create a Cupid-approved date night in!
Let’s set the scene: soft candlelight flickers, a kettle hums gently on the stove, and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed tea fills the air. It’s the perfect blend of warmth, sweetness, and intimacy… and we’re just getting started.
Pairing Tea & Chocolate
There’s nothing that screams Valentine’s Day more than chocolate. Rather than simply picking up a pre-made box for your partner, why not craft a one-of-a-kind taste-testing experience? We’ve curated a selection of teas that pair perfectly with chocolate. You can personalize the tasting by designing your own tea and chocolate pairing menu.
- Our Valentine’s Day brew was quite literally made for this moment! This romantic blend of our Chocolate Black Tea and pink rosebuds is sure to keep the romance alive.
- Indulge with a romantic cup of our Venetian Tiramisu tea. Combining the flavors of Mutan White tea and toasty Japanese Hojicha, this blend is swirling with hints of cocoa, vanilla, and just a hint of brandy.
- A new arrival, our Chocolate Cinnamint is a delightful blend of rich black tea, decadent chocolate, peppermint, warming cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.
- The Chocolate Chai Supreme is a fan favorite, combining chocolate and vanilla with the delicious rich flavors of chai: ginger root, cardamom seeds and pods, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Toast to Afternoon Tea
For a truly refined Valentine’s Day at home, why not recreate a traditional afternoon tea? Just because it’s a date night in, doesn’t mean you can’t get fancy. Create an elegant experience complete with a spread of finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones, all accompanied by a selection of your favorite teas.
And it’s not a traditional afternoon tea if you don’t come dressed to the nines! Make the evening even more special by dawning your best outfit or even surprising your date with a new ensemble for the occasion. Either way, you can count on us for tea blends to set the mood and leave you feeling sophisticated on Valentine’s Day.
- Talk about an elegant blend, our Wedding Tea features Mutan White tea with lemon-vanilla to taste and a touch of pink rosebuds and petals.
- Sip like a royal with our Historic Royal Palaces collection. Each unique blend pays homage to tea’s imperial history and comes packaged in a brilliant jewel-toned tin.
- An ode to the City of Love, pick up our best-seller Paris, a fruity black tea with vanilla and caramel flavors and a hint of lemony bergamot.
- Vibrant and full of crisp, fruity flavors, our caffeine-free Indigo Punch adds the perfect touch of sweetness. Combining the delicate tang of rose hips, apple pieces, lemongrass, lemon peel, raspberry, and honey… this brew not only tastes amazing but is a gorgeous hue of purple.
Get Crafty
Spend some quality time on your date night by getting creative. Add a personal touch to your Valentine’s Day with tea-inspired crafts like personalized teacups or painting mugs together! Surprise your valentine with an at-home art project where you each paint a mug for the other while keeping the designs a secret. At the end of the evening, exchange the personalized creations and the meaning behind them.
Once your crafts are complete, you can relax, cozy up with a movie, and enjoy a cup of your favorite tea. To make the moment even sweeter, bake some heart-shaped cookies or festive desserts to enjoy with your brew!
- Find comfort in our sweet and spicy Chai tea. This blend features black tea sourced from India, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla. Try it hot or iced in a latte.
- If chocolate isn’t your thing, give our popular Vanilla Black tea a try. This dessert tea also comes in a decaffeinated version, so you can sip it late in the day and still get a good night’s sleep.
Brew Up the Best Gift
Tea is most certainly our love language, so we understand if you want to incorporate it into your Valentine’s Day gifts as well. Here at Harney & Sons, we are experts on brewing up the perfect present. We have an array of curated gift sets for the tea lover in your life!
- Show your Valentine some love with our Tea & Comfort Gift set. Offer delicious fruit teas for a moment of relaxation or soothing herbal options that can be enjoyed with a crisp biscotti and a sweet set of honey straws.
- Get in touch with your mind, body, and soul with the Wellness Trio Gift set. This is the perfect gift for the Valentine who’s on a wellness journey. Help them discover the world of wellness brews and the great benefits they can bring!
- If you’re looking to share your passion for tea with a newcomer, the Harney and Sons Best Sellers gift box is the way to go. Introduce your Valentine to our best sellers: Hot Cinnamon Spice, Earl Grey Supreme, Paris, and classic English Breakfast.
Whether you’re enjoying a romantic taste test or getting creative this Valentine’s Day – don’t forget to savor the evening. We believe the best moments are brewed with love and there’s no better way to do that than by sharing a warm, intimate tea experience with your significant other. Happy Valentine’s Day!
If date night isn’t your thing, you can still celebrate with our Galentine’s Day blog!
