Looking for a unique wedding favor that’s sure to leave a lasting impression? Creating a signature blend of herbal tea to share with your guests is a simple, budget-friendly way to commemorate your big day. Plus, thanks to sensory memory triggers, you’re guaranteed to evoke fond memories in friends and family long after the party is over, transporting your loved ones back to the dance floor whenever they brew a fresh cuppa.
With an endless variety of leaves, buds, and spices available to choose from, the flavor possibilities for tea blends are practically infinite. Opt for a combination of your favorite flavors or customize the blend according to the season. (A delicate rose and white tea blend is ideal for a spring wedding, while a more bracing mix of mint and strong spices works well for cooler months.) Mixing tea is virtually fool-proof, so don’t be afraid to experiment with new combinations until you find the blend that makes you say “I do.”
You will need:
- Bulk herbs, dried flowers, and add-ins like dried unsweetened orange slices and toasted vanilla bean in a mix of mild and bold flavors. One pound of mixed bulk herbs will yield about forty small jar favors (2 1/2 – 3 ounces each).
- Clear jars or metal tins
- Reusable cotton tea bags or tea strainers (optional)
- Labels or thank-you stickers (optional)
Step 1: Choose a base flavor

Black tea, green tea, mint leaves, and hibiscus petals are all good choices for the base flavor of your blend. You’ll use three parts of these herbs in your mix for every one part of the stronger, more flavorful secondary flavors you mix in, creating a 3:1 ratio. Almost any herb or flower will work as a base, but save your strongly perfumed buds (such as lavender) for secondary flavors.
Step 2: Select secondary and add-in flavors

Dried rose buds, lavender, chopped dried citrus, dried whole spices, and dried vanilla beans are all great choices for secondary flavors. Use one or more of these ingredients in combination with your base, keeping the 3:1 ratio in mind.
Step 3: Prepare the containers

Wash and dry your glass favor jars or metal tins thoroughly. Dip the jars in boiling water—they’ll dry almost instantly upon being removed. Let the jars cool on a dry tea towel.
Step 4: Combine the ingredients

Combine your tea and herb mixture in a bowl. Toss to combine.
Step 5: Fill the containers

Fill each of the jars or tins to the top using a teaspoon as a scoop. Lid the jars or tins tightly to ensure the tea blends remain sealed and dry. The flavors shown above include a rose-vanilla-black tea blend, a hibiscus-orange blend, and a mint-chamomile blend.
Step 6: Add any (optional) finishing touches

If desired, create a tag with brewing instructions. You may also choose to include a reusable cotton tea bag or small tea strainer with your favor for easy tea-making. For a final favor flair, considering sticking custom labels or thank-you stickers to your containers.
These tea blend wedding favors can be made ahead of time and will keep for up to nine months. To ensure longevity, store them away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place.
All photographs by Heather Baird.
27 comments
One Stop Steampunk Shoppe from OneStopSteamShoppe said 3 years ago
What a creative idea! : ) Thank you
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 3 years ago
Great idea! Thanks for sharing:)
DeUno from DeUno said 3 years ago
Good tips! Thank you for sharing!
Francine from HomespunHeartofMine said 3 years ago
Wonderful wedding favor idea, Heather! Another great tutorial!!! :)
renee and gerardo from GTDesigns said 3 years ago
Ooo, love this idea!! natural, pretty, and super ooak for any special occasion!!! TFS!!
Renee from RandMhandmade said 3 years ago
Love this...thank you for sharing!!
Debra Gilstrap from gilstrapdesigns said 3 years ago
I am going to make these!!!
Willis Delores Barron said 3 years ago
One of the ice cream glasses arrived in broken condition. Was this package insured? I would like to keep the remaining three. What recourse do I have for the broken item? Delires
Soap Sista Peters from CHEROKEEWEAH said 3 years ago
I really like this idea. I am getting ready to create an organic cupcake wedding soap for gifts and favor. Wedding ideas are always fun, thanks for sharing! Soap Sista
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 3 years ago
Creative and au naturel ~*~ A product of the 60's, I remember my mom taking out the window screens to dry her own herbs and putting them in great little bottles like these découpaging the lids. Ha and fun ! Thanks for sharing.
evolvewithmary from evolvewithmarycrafts said 3 years ago
What a delicious idea for favors! Thanks for sharing!
Georgia from JewelMeShop said 3 years ago
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 3 years ago
Love this idea, very creative!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 3 years ago
Delicious and practical wedding favor ideas! Thanks for sharing
Abby from SweetBloomCA said 3 years ago
Lovely idea, and so customizable! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Chica from HeyChica said 3 years ago
What a unique idea, thanks!
Rachel Bingaman from BingArt said 3 years ago
Creative and presents so well! Great idea :)
Mary Robertson from MaggiesInn said 3 years ago
What a wonderful idea for a wedding.
Helen from Gem2theiVintage said 3 years ago
Fantatic and creative idea!! Thanks much!!
unflappableproducts from unflappableproducts said 3 years ago
so pretty-someone made me an herb de provence blend that would work well as a wedding favor. It has lavender in it.
shirley coachman from SCfashioncreations said 3 years ago
This is really nice!!!!!!!!! very creative.
Simony from SterlingAround said 3 years ago
I want all of it!!!
Vivian from Peligraphics said 3 years ago
Thank you for showing these charming and talented ideas...will keep them in mind for future shots and items vivian
Make Kub Hand from MakeKubHand said 3 years ago
Very nice idea!!! THX FOR SHARING :)
Sadia Khan from Gemsandjewells said 3 years ago
Creative!!! Beautiful !!
Amy Bendtsen from AmysEndevours said 3 years ago
I've been struggling with deciding which party favor to do for my winter wedding. I love tea so this is a great idea! It is also perfect for the cold weather season. Thanks so much!
Danny N. from ShirtCandy said 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing! :)