Sometimes, lighting a small flame is all it takes to make an entire room feel cosier. Tealights are not just a classic decoration – they also enhance the atmosphere of special moments. Use them to enjoy a relaxing evening, create ambient lighting at dinner, or power a fragrance burner. While some designs are small and subtle, others stand out with their style or scent. How long do they burn for, and what types of wax can you choose from? Read on to find out.
They are affordable, take up virtually no space and are surprisingly versatile. When you buy tealights, you can use them to enhance a romantic bath or to create an atmospheric ambience at home, in restaurants or at special events. Tealight candles are perfect for a festively decorated table, such as during the festive season, for relaxing massages or for cosy winter evenings. A tealight fits perfectly into
candle holders
,
lanterns
,
oil burners
or as part of various decorations. For parties or regular use, a bulk pack of tealights is particularly practical.
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Why are they called tealights?
The name originates from England, where these small candles were originally used to keep tea warm in special warmers under the teapot. Today, they are used for many other purposes, but the name has stuck.
Scented tealight candles bring a pleasant atmosphere to your home
Scented versions are popular for relaxing, enjoying romantic evenings or making everyday life a little cosier. Just one lit tealight can release a subtle fragrance into the room and create a cosy mood. You can choose from light floral scents, fresh citrus notes, warm spicy aromas, as well as festive and sweet fragrance compositions. A tealight set with different scents lets you change the mood depending on your feelings or the season.
Advent calendars with small scented candles are also available.
You do not always want the fragrance to take centre stage. Unscented versions are ideal for festively decorated tables, oil burners, food warmers and decorative candle holders. We offer budget-friendly packs of 12 or 30 pieces. If you buy tealights regularly, a pack of 100 pieces is recommended for a larger stock. A bulk pack of tealights is a highly economical choice, especially for frequent use.
How long does a tealight burn?
The burn time depends mainly on the size of the candle and the amount of wax it contains. Classic models burn for approximately three to five hours. These are usually white candles in small cups, often made of aluminium. However, there are also extra-long-burning versions with a larger amount of wax. These can be coloured and release a pleasant fragrance. An eight-hour burn time is not uncommon for these models; some even burn for up to ten hours.
Scented candle with an extra-long burn time.
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Large tealights are particularly suitable when you need a longer burn time. This is useful for a cosy evening or in lanterns. For oil burners, however, classic models are ideal: once the candle has burnt out, you can easily replace it and refill the scented wax or water as needed. A tealight set provides a practical supply for this.
Are paraffin-free candles available?
Paraffin tealights are among the most common and affordable options. They offer a good balance between price and burn time, retain their shape and release fragrances well, which is why they are frequently used in candle holders and oil burners. If you want to avoid paraffin, you can choose from plant-based waxes such as palm, soy or coconut wax. Palm wax is particularly notable for its firm, crystalline surface.
If you do not want to buy ready-made tealights, you can also make paraffin-free versions yourself. Find out what you need for
candle making at home
. Homemade candles made from beeswax or coconut wax also make a lovely, personal gift idea.
The flame looks its best in a matching candle holder
Holders for small candles
create an atmospheric ambience, protect surfaces from heat and ensure safer use. They are made of materials such as metal, plastic, glass, ceramic or stone and can be used indoors or outdoors depending on the design. Outdoor tealights should be placed in suitable, wind-resistant holders or lanterns. Models with cut-outs are particularly popular, as they create a fascinating play of light and shadow in the candlelight.
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LED tealights as a safe alternative
LED versions are ideal if you want to avoid an open flame, have young children or pets, or want to do away with melted wax. These battery-operated candles look similar to classic models but work without an open fire, making them safer for everyday use.
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