Been drinking this one at work a lot. I love how the whole leaves open inside the silk sachet. The flavor is outstanding, too— genuine vanilla bean. Pleasantly bitter with an edge of natural sweetness. I saw that someone put “beany” in the flavor note section— I think that’s very accurate. The black base is mild and delicate, which is the perfect complement for the vanilla flavoring.
Flavors: Beany, Earth, Vanilla
Favorite tea types: Black, pu’erh, oolong, kombucha, genmaicha, floral greens, matcha, yaupon, mate, rooibos, and honeybush.
Favorite flavor notes: Roasted, fermented, earthy, floral, nutty, bread-y, umami; dessert-inspired flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and maple.
Picky about, but not opposed to: chai, spice/ spicy, fruit flavors, and herbal tisanes.
Flat-out dislike: White tea, most unflavored green teas, hibiscus, plain peppermint.
90-100: Perfection and heaven and magic, all in one cup.
70-89: Good.
50-69: Meh.
49 and below: Blerg.
United States
