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Shae drank Vanilla Bean Black by DAVIDsTEA

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Pulled from TTB 2022, shared by Inkling.

This one had some mixed reviews – I almost left it off my list, but I read one review that suggested it tastes like vanilla frosting so I had to try it. It doesn’t taste like frosting to me, but it’s not too bad either. I used about 1 1/2 teaspoons for 8 ounces of water and the liquid came out very light. I imagine this might be partly because there are so many other ingredients aside from tea and vanilla (apple pieces, white hibiscus, and coconut to name a few of the big ones). I do love seeing the vanilla bean flecks floating across the surface. Or at least, I hope that’s what’s floating in my tea. It does have a light vanilla flavor, but the tea itself isn’t nearly as bold as I’d like. I have other vanilla black teas I enjoy much more (Mighty Leaf Vanilla Bean comes to mind), so I’ll send this one along with the rest.

Flavors: Vanilla

Preparation

195 °F / 90 °C 5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Lifetime student. Lover of books and paper and ink. Kitchen dweller. Aspiring herbalist, excessively proud cat lady, and tea fanatic. Thirty-something elder millennial. She/her.

I love flavored black teas most of all, always with cream and honey. I enjoy floral and fruity teas, as well as flavored or scented ones. I’m not overly fond of green or white teas, but I’ve found a few that I enjoy.

I’m open to tea swaps and/or just sharing what’s in my tea cabinet! Please reach out if you see something I have that you’d like to try. I do my best to update my cupboard regularly.

Favorites
Any and all black teas, smoky teas, raspberry, strawberry, red fruits, bergamot, chai spices, floral teas, caramel/toffee, jasmine, rose, vanilla, peaches, plums, valerian root, cinnamon, cardamom

Not a huge fan
White teas, green teas, artificial sweeteners, sarsaparilla, licorice, lemongrass, lavender, hot hibiscus, hibiscus in black tea blends

Rating Scale

1-20: By far, one of the worst teas I’ve tasted. I most certainly will not finish my cup and will likely “gift” the rest to my sweet husband, James, who almost always enjoys the teas I dislike (and vice versa).

21-49: This tea is not good, but if I mix it with another tea or find another steeping method I might be able to finish it.

50-69: This one is just okay. I might drink it again if someone were to give it to me, but I probably won’t be buying more for myself.

70-79: This is a consistently good tea. It’s reliable but not necessarily special.

80-90: This one is a notch above the rest and I would gladly enjoy a cup of it any day of the week. I’ll likely be keeping this in my cupboard, but it isn’t one of my all-time favorites.

91-95: One small change and this tea would be perfect. I’ll definitely have a stash of this in my kitchen if you come over for tea.

96-100: No words can describe this tea. It’s an experience, an aha moment. Closed eyes, wide smile, encompassing warmth. Absolutely incredible. Perfect.

Updated May 2022.

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Alabaster, Alabama

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