Raven Tea Party Favor

Book clubs, literary-themed parties, bridal showers, autumnal weddings, moody dinner parties, and any gathering where the table runs more candle-and-velvet than pastel-and-balloons. The dark name and the bergamot-and-lavender profile suit guest lists with a sense of drama. They photograph well at a place setting. They also work as small thank-you gifts for hostesses, teachers, and clients with a known affection for Earl Grey, since the lavender finish makes Raven a step beyond the standard tin they're already drinking at home.

Wildflower honey is the safest, friendliest pairing. It rounds out the bergamot without competing with the lavender, which is what most Earl Grey drinkers want. Orange Blossom is the more interesting choice, since the citrus in the honey amplifies the citrus in the bergamot for a brighter, more aromatic cup. If your gift includes both the favor and a small honey jar, either varietal turns the favor into a complete tea moment your guests will actually remember.

Yes. The 6-favor minimum applies to your total order, not to a single flavor, so you can split it however your guest list calls for. Some hosts order half Raven Earl Grey and half Bee's Knees so caffeine drinkers and caffeine-avoiders are both covered at the same table. Others stay with a single flavor for visual consistency. Each favor is hand-packed individually, so mixing doesn't slow production. The cart lets you adjust quantities directly.

Each favor includes 0.5oz of loose leaf tea in a small glass jar with a tin lid, tucked inside a natural cotton muslin drawstring bag. The jar earns a second life after the tea is gone as a spice jar, a trinket dish, or a travel container for vitamins or jewelry. The muslin bag is machine washable and useful as a small pouch on its own. Both pieces are designed to be kept and reused, not tossed with the wrapping paper.

The minimum order is 6 favors at $7.50 each, $45 total. Above that, order exactly the number your guest list calls for. There's no fixed pack size beyond the minimum, so 7, 19, 43, or any other count works. We recommend ordering a few extras to cover last-minute additions, the favor that gets misplaced before dinner, and the guest who quietly takes a second one home for their sister.

Each favor is hand-packaged to order at our Owings Mills, Maryland facility, and production takes 3 to 5 business days before the order ships. For an event with a fixed date on the calendar, order at least two weeks ahead to allow for production plus ground shipping. Earlier is better if there's a seating chart involved. Made-to-order means the tea is fresh when it ships, not sitting in a warehouse waiting to be dispatched.

A moderate amount, roughly half of what you'd find in a comparable serving of coffee. The caffeine comes naturally from the organic black tea base. Steep time and water temperature both affect how much gets extracted. A shorter steep at a slightly lower temperature pulls less. Three minutes at 180°F gives you a lighter cup. Five minutes at 185°F pulls more. Either way, enough to be useful in the morning.