It seems that vanilla, as a flavor choice, gets a bad rap sometimes. I know that when I was younger, it used to bug me to go to an ice cream shop with someone and watch them order a scoop of plain old vanilla. How insulting to Baskin Robbins and those however-many-it-was flavors to go with the very least exotic flavor in the case. But our tastes change over time, both figuratively and literally, and today I have a much greater appreciation for the virtues of vanilla. I love the scent, I love the way it flavors cookies and cakes, and yes, I even like it to flavor my tea! This week, I tried another of those samples Adagio Tea sent me recently, their vanilla tea that was part of their
Nut and Spice Sampler.
It is obviously a black tea, and one Adagio describes as "Bright Ceylon tea with pure vanilla. Soothing and cozy, like warm sugar cookies made with fresh vanilla beans." "Soothing and cozy" is a great description, because this tea is warming, subtly sweet, and it certainly doesn't call for the addition of any milk or sugar. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced I've become a fan of vanilla. Are you?
The nut and spice sampler is great. I love this post, great info.
ReplyDeleteI find vanilla to be homey as well..that's why I am loving the new Murchie's Christmas tea...it has a strong vanilla note with the orange and spices. Will be looking for this one!
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Oh...forgot...Angela, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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I love the flavor of vanilla. My favorite tea is Paris by Harney and Sons. It has the perfect "dash" of vanilla in it.
ReplyDeleteI love a hint of vanilla. I mixed mint chocolate black tea with vanilla cream black tea. Wonderful flavor! I typically don't even like flavored tea. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI am a vanilla fan. Like you, I've learned to appreciate it more as an adult. One of our mutual tea friends gave me a bottle of vanilla bean paste. I LOVE it! It has the vanilla seeds in it and is even more luxurious than the extract.
ReplyDeleteI've not been a fan of vanilla, but I do enjoy this particular tea.
ReplyDeleteI do like that hint of vanilla, and I expect this tea would be lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I am a fan, though I don't usually order just plain vanilla ice cream when there are so many wonderful flavors to try. Our very fabulous ice cream shop nearby sells local food products too and I recently bought some vanilla flavoring that just smells amazing. I may even buy a bottle for my sister for Christmas just to smell, sort of like perfume. Smiling!
ReplyDeleteYes, I love the smell and flavor of vanilla. Vanilla everything! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLove tea flavored with nuts & vanilla cominbation! Yum! My dessert in a cup!
ReplyDeleteFunny, my husband only eats vanilla ice-cream, and I always try to tempt him, but nothing works. But I also love the taste of vanilla, so I will look out for this tea. Happy Thanksgiving!
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