Tea: Vanilla Tea
A Flavored Black Tea from Upton Tea Imports
| Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
| Style: | Flavored Black Tea |
| Region: | Blend |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 2 View All |
| Product page: | Vanilla Tea |
Reviewer: JGS1122
✓ 131 teas reviewed
✓ 5 of Flavored Black Tea
✓ 5 of Flavored Tea
✓ 54 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 16 of blends
Review of Vanilla Tea
November 15th, 2014
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 10 of 10 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 70 of 100 |
| Outstanding | Fair | Reasonable |
Strong bourbon aroma. I was curious, and wanted to try a flavored tea. I like vanilla, I was expecting something different. Not impressed.
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Comments:
 | Alex Zorach wrote: on November 15th, 2014 |
As much as I hugely love Upton, I haven't been crazy about their flavored teas. I am a pure tea enthusiast myself, and I like reading your reviews because I think your tastes tend pretty much towards mine.
If you are still searching for a flavored tea that you would enjoy, you might enjoy Ajiri Tea's flavored teas. I think they currently have ginger, mango, and lemon. The base is a strong Kenyan black tea, I think the sort that you might like. Another flavored tea I like is Ahmad Tea's cardamom tea; it's not terribly complex but I find it very enjoyable. It's bargain-priced, but only available in large quantities.
If you're really looking for a Vanilla-flavored tea, I'd point to Rishi Tea's Vanilla Bean black tea. I also liked Arbor Teas' one, but it has a strong bourbon aroma that might be what you're objecting to in this tea from Upton. Rishi's example is very different.
 | JGS1122 wrote: on November 15th, 2014 |
Thanks Alex. This was just a misstep on my part. I love vanilla, but for me, it doesn't mate well with tea. I have always enjoyed Earl Grey and chai. Your suggestions look promising.
