The Ultimate Tea Packing List for Weekend Getaways
48-Hour Brew Plan (use as a guide, not gospel)
Friday PM → 1 × herbal/rooibos (unwind)
Saturday AM → 1 × sturdy black (get going)
Saturday PM → 1 × green/oolong (light lift)
Saturday Late → 1 × decaf/herbal (sleep-friendly)
Sunday AM → 1 × breakfast blend (journey home)
Swap slots as you like. The point: plan when you’ll actually drink tea so you don’t overpack.
Pack by bag type (choose ONE layout)
A. Micro cross-body (space is tight)
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1 × slim tea caddy (3–4 sachets)
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1 × sweetener or brew-note (flat)
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Hotel mug or take-away cup at destination
B. Daypack / tote
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1 × slim tea caddy (4–5 sachets)
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1 × fold-flat silicone cup (optional)
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1 × mini stirrer (paper/wood)
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1 × zip tissue sleeve (drying the cup)
C. Carry-on roller
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2 × slim tins: “Daytime” & “Evening” mixes
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1 × small zip pouch for stirrers/napkins
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1 × airtight snack bag (keep scents separate)
The Kit: Essentials Only (edit to taste)
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Slim metal tea tin — crumb-proof, odour block, holds 3–5 sachets, about 0.4 in thick.
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Sachets — mix of breakfast/green/decaf/herbal (wraps on = hygienic).
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Mini stirrer — wood or paper; rinses easily.
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Fold-flat cup (nice-to-have) — only if you hate hotel mugs.
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Note card — brew times or “today’s line-up”.
Weather pairings (because tea mood follows the sky)
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Chilly / windy → malty black (Yorkshire-style), ginger
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Mild / bright → green or light oolong
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Rainy → rooibos + peppermint combo (cozy, caffeine-free)
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Heatwave → mint or lemon & ginger (hot or iced in a takeaway cup)
Packing maths (so you stop guessing)
Cups/day × days + 1 buffer = sachets to pack
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Light drinker (1–2/day, 2 days) → 3–5
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Keen drinker (2–3/day, 2 days) → 5–7 (use 2 tins or top up on site)
Avoid these five mess-makers
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Loose leaf thrown in raw → use mini paper sachets.
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Next to gum/perfume → scents migrate; separate compartments.
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Wet kettle contacts → dry the tin before refilling.
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Overpacking → follow the maths; shops exist at destination.
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Flappy pouches → they shed dust; rigid tin wins for handbags.
Three pre-built mixes (copy, done)
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Classic Weekend (5 bags)
2 × breakfast · 1 × green · 1 × peppermint · 1 × decaf -
Early-rise Outdoors (4–5 bags)
2 × sturdy blacks · 1 × lemon & ginger · 1 × green · (+1 × rooibos) -
Sleep-First City Break (4 bags)
1 × decaf black · 2 × herbal (peppermint/chamomile) · 1 × breakfast
Stacking tip: alternate corners so your lid closes perfectly flush.
Quick care (30 seconds)
Wipe, air open overnight after herbals, and only refill when fully dry. For lingering scents, a pinch of dry bicarb on tissue for a few hours helps (remove before use).
FAQs (weekend edition)
How many bags fit the STEPOY tin?
Usually 3–5 depending on wrapper size (inner 3.74 × 3.74 × 0.35 in).
Can I bring tea bags in carry-on?
Dry sachets are generally fine in many regions; always check your airline/airport guidance.
Do I need a special cup?
Not required. A fold-flat cup is handy if you dislike hotel mugs.
Soft nudge to product
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