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vanilla oolong

type: oolong

origin: taiwan

caffeine: medium

price level: $$$$

Fresh sugar cookies, anyone? For this Vanilla Oolong we start with a naturally sweet oolong from Taiwan. The warm dark sugar quality of vanilla bean adds a perfect flavor and texture element to this already complex tea. So, cookies? Well, that's just one of several sweet, sugary treats that came to mind when tasting this cup. Brown sugar and honey notes, smooth mouthfeel, lingering fragrance. Steep at 212°F for 3-5 minutes

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    • 

      This is one heck of a roasty earthy vanilla silky cream tea. I love this tea with a splash of cream and some sweetener.

    • 

      I love a dessert tea, and I absolutely love Oolong tea, so this is the best of both for me. This tea has a lovely comforting scent, and equally comforting flavor, I enjoy it a lot as part of an in-house made tea latte.

    • 

      I like flavored oolongs and I like vanilla. The vanilla just seemed like it was a little out of place there.

    • 

      This one is pretty good but not an absolute must-try. It has a slight sweetness to it that takes away from what would probably be astringency, which I appreciate.

    • 

      I opened the packet to delicious strong sweet vanilla aroma that instantly brought to mind cookies. 2 min @ 160 changed it to malty and a hint of roasted aroma. This was a very smooth tea, no bitterness, with a lingering vanilla sweetness aftertaste, and no astringency. I steeped twice more and the vanilla and sweetness weren't there. While I would drink it if I had it, I wouldn't buy this for myself, just not a personal favorite.

    • 

      A mellow, but a good oolong tea with a hint of vanilla flavor. Adding a sweetener will bring out the vanilla more.

    • 

      Lovely vanilla aroma and taste. Nice base tea for lattes or blending. Very enjoyable cup of tea. The vanilla complements the oolong tea without overpowering it. yum!

    • 

      This tasted amazing. It was like a delicious sugar cookie. I only got the sample size but I will definitely be getting more when I place my next order.

    • 

      A bit too "woodsy" for my personal taste. Didn't taste much vanilla at all. I would only drink it during the colder months, maybe in December as it reminded me a bit of chestnut.

    • WM

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      Very delicious! I adore the buttery, creamy and silky Vanilla Oolong tea very much. I do enjoy this tea with milk and sweetener to give this tea more of a sugar cookie taste. You can also blend the vanilla oolong with other flavors for Fandom Blends.

    • 

      The dry tea does smell like a sugar cookie, but the vanilla aroma and flavor really fades once brewed. It is a nice oolong, I just wish the vanilla flavor was stronger. If you like sweet tea, a little rock sugar does coax a little more vanilla flavor forward.

    • 

      This is a delicious tea with vanilla and oolong tastes throughout the cup. I was able to steep a second time with less water and found that the oolong flavors predominated then. I steeped at 200 degrees for 4 minutes each time.

    • 

      it's a very reliable tea that i always go back to!

    • 

      This vanilla oolong is toasty and creamy. I like it with a splash of milk and a cube of sugar. It’s great with breakfast.

    • 

      Sweet, creamy, and somewhat lighter than the vanilla black. I like to have it as an afternoon tea, when I don't really want one of my stronger morning teas.

    • 

      I've never met an oolong I didn't like, and this one is no different. The creamy mouth feel of the oolong is subtly enhanced by the vanilla flavor and perfect for sipping as is. So far I've tried it sweetened with monk fruit, but I'm sure that honey or brown sugar would enhance the bakery flavors this tea provides. I will definitely be keeping this stocked in my stash.

    • 

      Lovely, uncomplicated tea that is like a warm hug. Smells heavenly out of the package and while steeping. The oolong is mellow, and the tea is smooth and sweet with distinct vanilla notes. As a vanilla lover, I think that vanilla makes everything taste better! This tea would be great to blend with spicy or fruity teas. I find that steeping at 200°F x 3 min is perfect. A tiny bit of sweetener enhances the vanilla flavor. Resteeps well.

    • CK

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      I LOVE the adagio vanilla flavor, and this doesn't disappoint. Very strong vanilla smell from the bag. The oolong has a bit of a dirt smell that appears under the vanilla, but once brewed, it's just vanilla. Yummy!

    • CN

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      Love this tea! It's so simple yet holds up well on its own. Great for blending with other teas too.

    • 

      Meh. It's not bad but not my favorite. I'm sure if I were more into oolongs, I'd be more of a fan.

    • LF

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      Not usually a fan of oolong, but the addition of vanilla really hits the spot.

    • CG

      

      I prefer my oolongs unflavored and this definitely cemented that. I don't feel like vanilla works very well with the oolong in this blend.

    • 

      A very pleasantly flavored oolong, great as an afternoon drink. Smooth, warm, and delicious.

    • 

      this fits into the 'never met a tea i didn't like' category, very enjoyable

    • 

      The aroma was that of a good quality marshmallow. Hot, the vanilla really came through. I did not care for it iced, though.

    • 

      I brewed this at a lower temp - probably about 185 rather than 212 - and it was really good. The vanilla flavor was perfect and I added a little sugar and a cinnamon stick to make this a perfect winter tea.

    • 

      I rally like this tea. It's simple, but has a good flavor. The vanilla is strong enough to be a distinguishable flavor without being overwhelming.

      1st steep 190F 4min; 2nd steep (vanilla was a bit weaker) 200F 5min

    • 

      The oolong tea is nice, very smooth. Almost no vanilla aroma or flavor though.

    • 

      Smell of vanilla is strong but the taste is subtle, sweet and so good! Good with a bit of honey.

    • 

      I found I couldn’t taste the vanilla as much, but I mixed this with my chocolate truffle to enhance the flavors in that tea.

    • 

      This is a fantastic tea. The almond and oolong work well together and it's flavor holds up for multiple steeps.

    • AW

      

      This tea is exactly as it sounds--a nice quality oolong layered with strong vanilla flavors. A good hot cup!

    • 

      Really nice, smooth Oolong with a hint of vanilla to round it out.

    • 

      Very smooth, soft vanilla flavor. Almost creamy in a way. Super delicious.

    • 

      Nice vanilla flavor. I'd buy it again for sure. I like to add in other flavors though to give it more dimension.

    • 

      Smooth, light, and creamy--as all good oolong tea should be--with a gentle surge of vanilla extract lingering in the aftertaste. A calming, comforting tea that will give you that little coax of energy you might be needing in the afternoon. Don't forget your favorite sugar cookies on the side!

    • 

      The vanilla smell and taste are pretty subtle. It doesn't taste bad, it just doesn't particularly taste like vanilla

    • 

      This is a great rainy day tea, love the vanilla flavor.

    • 

      I like vanilla and this tea hits the spot on a cold dreary day. Just the right about of vanilla flavor. Great tea.

    • 

      I know it's basic, but I love vanilla. Simple, low-key, and tasty. This is a great tea.