Tea lights
Tea lights for tables, lanterns, candle jars and seasonal decoration
Tea lights are small decorative candles for table decoration, lanterns, candle jars, windowsills, wreaths, festive occasions, garden evenings, balcony decoration, Christmas displays and romantic lighting. At Floristik24, this candle category includes classic tea lights, coloured tea lights, night lights, maxi tea lights, paper tea lights, floating candles, natural rapeseed wax tea lights, candle sand, flower candles and outdoor flame bowls. Use this page to compare burning time, diameter, material, colour, pack size and intended holder before you buy.
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Choose tea lights by holder, burning time and setting
Start with the holder and the burning time. Standard tea lights fit many glasses, lanterns and tea light holders. Night lights burn longer and are slightly taller. Maxi tea lights are better when the light should be stronger or last longer. Floating candles suit water bowls, ponds and festive table decoration. For flame free decoration, use LED candles. For larger candle shapes, compare with pillar candles.
Use classic tea lights for lanterns and table decoration
Classic tea lights are useful when you need many small light points at low cost and with simple placement. Visible products include white tea lights, coloured tea lights, yellow tea lights in aluminium cups and larger packs with 40, 50 or 100 pieces. They suit lanterns, glass jars, table runners, wedding tables, Christmas tables, party decoration and windowsills. For decorative holders, combine tea lights with suitable candle jars, lanterns or tealight holders so the flame is protected and the look is finished.
Pick night lights when longer burning time matters
Night lights tealights are useful when a standard tea light burns too briefly. Visible products include yellow aluminium night lights with an 8 hour burning time and white night lights in plastic trays, also with an 8 hour burning time. They are practical for evening events, dinner tables, shop displays, Christmas decoration and longer home decoration. Check the height before use, because night lights are often taller than standard tea lights and may not fit every low holder.
Use natural rapeseed wax tea lights for eco minded decoration
Rapeseed wax tealights are suitable when the material should feel more natural and higher quality. Visible products include PURE Nature Lights made from rapeseed wax, with 7 hour and 10 hour burning time options and pack sizes such as 8, 18 and 40 pieces. The category text describes these tea lights as made in Germany, from natural wax and free of pollutants. They suit home decoration, event tables, florist displays and customers who pay attention to material quality.
Choose coloured tea lights for seasonal accents
Coloured tea lights are useful when the candle cup or wax colour should support the colour concept. Visible products include pastel assorted tealights, yellow tealights, coloured tealights in Ø38mm and decorative flower candles in yellow, green, purple and orange white combinations. Use warm colours for autumn and summer, white for weddings and clean table settings, yellow for fresh accents and pastel tones for spring or birthday decoration.
Use floating candles for water bowls, ponds and festive tables
Floating candles are not ordinary tea lights. They are made to sit on water and create reflections in bowls, glass vessels, decorative ponds and water basins. Visible products include floating candles at 8cm diameter in 8 piece packs and smaller white floating candles at 4.5cm in larger packs. They work well for weddings, romantic dinners, garden parties, summer decoration, hotel tables and event styling. Use clean water and stable vessels so the effect looks intentional, not improvised.
Pick paper tea lights for plastic free decoration
Paper tea lights are useful when aluminium or plastic cups are not wanted. Visible products include Light One paper tealights in natural sleeves, described as plastic free and vegan. They suit natural table decoration, eco themed events, craft projects and simple home lighting. Check holder compatibility before use because the cup material and shape can differ from standard aluminium tea lights.
Use candle sand and flower candles for creative displays
Candle sand and flower shaped candles are useful when a normal round tea light would look too plain. Visible products include white candle sand wax granules with wick and three wick flower candles in purple white, green white, yellow white and white orange. Candle sand lets you create custom candle arrangements in suitable heat resistant glasses or bowls. Flower candles are stronger visual pieces for spring tables, summer tables, birthday decoration and gift displays.
Choose outdoor candles for garden and balcony use
For outdoor use, choose candles that suit the setting instead of using random indoor tea lights. Visible products include flame bowls, zinc bucket candles, floating candles for ponds and larger outdoor candle formats. These are useful for garden tables, balconies, terraces, summer evenings and party decoration. For scented outdoor use, compare with scented candles, especially citronella candles and garden candles.
Use LED tea lights where open flame is risky
Tea lights are small, but they still use open flame. Use LED tea lights when the decoration includes dried flowers, paper, ribbon, moss, fir branches, artificial leaves, fabric, children, public spaces or unattended displays. LED tea lights are also useful inside narrow lanterns or displays where lighting many individual candles by hand would be annoying. For cemetery lighting, use grave candles and LED grave lights instead of standard tea lights.
Check diameter, cup material and pack size before ordering
Before buying tea lights from Floristik24, compare diameter, height, cup material, burning time, colour, pack size and intended holder. Standard tea lights, night lights, maxi tea lights, paper tea lights and floating candles are not interchangeable. A 38mm tea light fits many holders, while 54mm or 58mm maxi tea lights need larger holders. Larger packs suit events and repeated decoration. Smaller packs are better for testing a colour, material or candle type before buying in volume.
Frequently asked questions about tea lights
Where can I buy tea lights online?
You can buy tea lights online at Floristik24. The category includes classic tea lights, coloured tea lights, night lights, maxi tea lights, paper tea lights, floating candles, natural rapeseed wax tea lights, candle sand, flower candles and outdoor flame bowls for tables, lanterns, candle jars and seasonal decoration.
What can I use tea lights for?
Tea lights can be used for lanterns, candle jars, table decoration, windowsills, Christmas decoration, wedding tables, garden evenings, balcony decoration, romantic lighting, wreaths and party decoration. They are practical when many small light points are needed.
What is the difference between tea lights and night lights?
Night lights are usually taller and burn longer than standard tea lights. Visible examples in the category include night lights with an 8 hour burning time. They are useful for longer evenings, events and displays where a short burning time would be inconvenient.
Which tea lights are suitable for natural decoration?
Natural rapeseed wax tea lights and paper tea lights are suitable for natural decoration. PURE Nature Lights use rapeseed wax, while Light One paper tea lights use natural paper sleeves. Both suit simple table decoration, home styling and eco minded displays.
When should I use floating candles?
Use floating candles when the light should sit on water, for example in bowls, glass vessels, decorative ponds or water basins. They are suitable for weddings, romantic dinners, garden parties, summer decoration, hotel tables and festive event styling.
What should I check before buying tea lights?
Check diameter, height, cup material, burning time, colour, pack size and holder fit before buying tea lights. Standard tea lights, night lights, maxi tea lights, paper tea lights and floating candles have different uses and do not fit every holder.
