Brewed this in my brand new 16 oz Timolino. I put 2 tsp in the bottom of the tumbler, poured in the hot water and just let the leaves hang out. I’m still getting used to how hot the tea stays in this tumbler, but that was definitely to my advantage. The first brew of this tea was much better hot. I poured some out into a cup to do a temp comparison. Much better hot. The taste was a balance of orchid and true (not artificial) vanilla. Very strong flavor. Next time I will add some sugar to this first steep. The second brew was much milder and more pleasant. I did add sugar to mellow out the orchid and bring the vanilla taste forward. The third and final steep was light and lovely with no need to add sugar. What a fabulous tea! Definitely balanced and vanilla-y, like a floral cupcake.
