Vanilla Caramel

Oh, how I love this stuff.
I love it so much its ridiculous. I didn’t care for it the first time I tried it (didn’t steep it nearly long enough) but after doing it again, and using a bit more sugar and cream, its like liquid candy to me.

I honestly didn’t know what to make of this when I tried it. I wouldn’t know how to describe it, but I just couldn’t place the flavor. Not quite vanilla, not quite caramel, but still sweet and somehow pleasant despite the fact it didn’t taste anything like what it should.

Yum! The caramel flavor is strong and reminds me of the really buttery taste of caramel corn. It is almost a butterscotch type taste, but not quite (I normally hate butterscotch). The vanilla flavor isn’t overly strong. This tea is great when I’m feeling really lazy and just want something warm and comforting. I don’t think it’s possible to screw this tea up, I’ve oversteeped it many times and it has still tasted fine. Prepared with almond milk and stevia.

Ugh. Strike 2 for Bigelow.
Another gone wrong perhaps? Or does roobis really hate me?

Amount: 1 teabag
Additives: none
Water: hot water spigot and paper cup
Steep Time: a little over 2 minutes
Served: Hot

Notes: adding sugar helped smooth out the bitter and bring out the flavors other than black tea

Smell: Caramel, Vanilla
Flavor: black tea, vanilla, caramel, unremarkable
Body: medium
Aftertaste: bitter

I like this one, but not so much on its own. It complements chocolate/peanut butter type foods well.

I like vanilla flavored teas for some reason and Bigelow Vanilla Caramel is one of my favorites with french vanilla creamer. Mm. (And good for my student budget, too.)

I really like black tea but I am not a big fan of adding milk and sugar – this tea is nice when I am in a mood for a something a bit sweet.

One of my favorite readily available vanilla blends.

its name pretty much describes what it is. its great for someone who wouldn’t normally like black tea.