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Decaf Vanilla

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Description

Decaf Ceylon tea with natural vanilla. Decaffeinated using a natural CO-2 process, that allows leaves to retain their delicate shape and flavor.

Story

Vanilla story begins with the Totonaco Indians of Mexico, who were the first to unearth its secret. They fell to the Aztecs, who were in turn soon conquered by the Spaniard, under the leadership of Harnando Cortez. Cortez brought his precious plunder, including a few beans of vanilla, back to Spain. He also brought back cocoa. The two were mixed together, and the Spanish nobles spend the next hundred years indulging in the pleasant drink. It was only in the 17th Century that the taste of vanilla became valued on its very own.

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sleepingfox S.
Feb 27th '10

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"A decent vanilla blend. It's bouquet is not as cloying as most vanilla's are, and for that i was grateful; but it's not exactly evocative of vanilla beans, either. I was looking for something a little nuttier, more true to it's roots. That said, it's not at all a bad brew; far superior to most other vanilla's out there~ major points again, for not pouring on the syrupy-thick artifical scent most tea places do. I also find it difficult at times to find a good variety of decaf flavours, and while vanilla is one of the more common stand bys, it's nice to have a more pleasant option. I would buy it mainly as a blender for future use; something to mix with a black tea to create a milder brew in terms of caffeine, since there's not many decaf options. If you like vanilla, I think you'll find this one satisfying, but be prepared for a more subtle aroma than Adagio usually has. Best brewed at 3-4 minutes tops; at near but not actually boiling point. Don't be tempted to brew lengthier times for stronger flavor; add more tea and brew shorter, otherwise it will turn bitter on you."
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Margaret W.
Mar 5th '10

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"I drink the decaf vanilla at night, mixed with cream tea, milk & sugar. I can't tell a difference in taste from the regular vanilla. Vanilla smells good, no artificial taste like some vanillas."
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Tara G.
Mar 2nd '10

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"A good staple to mix with things. It works well enough on its own too."
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Lisa M.
Feb 19th '10

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"I expected this tea to be a strong vanilla taste, but it turned out to be a nice mild flavor. The vanilla was just right in its amount, but I think that it might have not been strong enough. I am not sure if it was the decaf part that played a role in that, but overall this is a good relaxing taste."
[ 5 mins @ 212°F ]
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Meghan .
Jan 31st '10

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"The flavor is very weak compared with the aroma. Don't steep for more than five minutes because it will be impossible to drink due to bitterness. "
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Elizabeth O.
Jan 10th '10

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"The vanilla flavor/smell is very offputting, to me--it has an odd note that is overpowering by itself. Better when mixed with chai."

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