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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."
2 votes
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Cody C.
May 15th '10

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"Smells amazing and leaves a slight (yummy) aftertaste of marshmallows, but I'm having trouble finding a balance between weak and bitter."
1 vote
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Kari E.
Mar 25th '10

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"I'm not a fan of decaf teas, but I feel the need to find some decaf options for really late nights at the end of a long day. This is one of the only decaf black teas that I found that I enjoy the taste of, it doesn't have that watered down taste that a lot of decafs have."
1 vote
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Heather M.
Sep 1st '10

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"This tea was all right, but I thought the regular vanilla black had far more vanilla flavor. It tried blending it with blood orange and that was OK, but once again my favorite Rooibos Vanilla Chai came to the rescue. The extra spice gave it a much better flavor. "
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Joshua B.
Aug 4th '10

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"Decent, but I need to add a few other decaf options to my selection. Goes good with milk."
[ 3 mins @ 211°F ]
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Caitlin M.
Jun 12th '10

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"This tea was okay. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't great. I tried it with milk the first time and it kind of tasted like tea with coffee creamer in it. I am gonna try it plain next time I have it and see if there is any improvement. "
[ 5 mins @ 212°F ]

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