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When I’m in the mood for thick, creamy, sweet tea, I have been reaching for this blend by Teavana. It satisfies my need for dessert, and today I have had four cups so far (and my tea “cup” is actually an 8 oz. mug!). It’s just so perfumey and yummy!

I’m still in love with this tea. I sometimes feel guilty smothering the cardamom “bite” with milk, but it’s great either way. It feels like a bold black tea with that extra kick of cardamom, and it’s deeply satisfying with or without milk. This has become my current dinner tea!

Received from a friend in Italy. A perfectly serviceable vanilla tea, but the flavour of the vanilla is not quite potent enough to stand up to milk, which I always use for black tea. Perhaps it would be better without milk… I sweetened my cup with agave nectar and enjoyed this as a morning tea. It’s not as bracing as Earl Grey, so I would suggest as a mild, smooth afternoon tea. Good, but not as creamy as I had hoped.

Received from a friend in Italy. I enjoyed this tea sweetened with agave nectar and no milk, and it was very good. A good balance of fruity sweetness and nice Ceylon black tea. I am unfamiliar with the brand, but I would put Mlesna on the same level as Bigelow or Stash tea for quality.

A nice basic Earl Grey, but not quite as smooth as some of the more high-end varieties out there. Astringent (which is OK for some Earl drinkers), and satisfying, but not impressive.

Quite astringent for an Earl Grey, but mellowed a bit with milk. Peppery and bright from the bergamot oil, which doesn’t get a lot of backup from the Ceylon tea – there’s no strong black tea feel to back up the bergamot. I like mine strong and hearty, but this one doesn’t quite get to that level (and I won’t risk oversteeping an Earl Grey).

Just received an assortment of tea from Timeless Teas, from a friend – this Assam is robust and has a malty flavor without being overly strong. I sweeten mine and add milk, which results in an earthy, satisfying breakfast tea. I look forward to trying the other Timeless Teas!

My tastebuds are still trying to figure this one out. I like the flavour of the tea, but some of the flavour in the tea (which doesn’t taste like artichoke, by the way) is hard to describe. Silky texture, full, almost smoky flavour. Definitely a black tea, but not as powerful. My mother-in-law gave me this tea, which she bought in Vietnam.

If you’ve ever been to a Persian restaurant and ended up falling in love with the tiny glass of fragrant tea, then you need to find a box of Sadaf’s Ceylon Special Blend with cardamom. Not quite as spicy as a chai, the cardamom lends a subtle kick with a sweet finish in this tea. I sweeten mine, because I’m silly that way; it’s even good with milk. But the first time you make this tea, just inhale the beautiful perfume of the cup. It’s fantastic.

Like a chai without the added spices, this tea is fabulous with milk, and satisfies any cravings for something sweet and creamy. Between this and the Eggnog’n tea, I’m all set this winter! This almost replaces hot chocolate. :)

Of the powdered green teas I’ve had, this one is great – not too strong, and a great grassy taste. That said, I rather prefer full-leaf genmai cha to this powdered tea.

I know this is laughable, but honestly, I thought that serviceable tea could be had from a vending machine! After all, Keurig has some OK teas, and I’ve had vendo-mat tea before that wasn’t awful…. however, one sip of this nasty beverage and I chucked the entire cup into the snow. It said “full leaf tea,” but this tasted like the love child of stale coffee and overbrewed tea dregs. BLECH. From a rest stop on I-91 South in CT heading toward New York.

OMG LOVE. You really need to be a milk tea drinker to appreciate this tea, which tastes thick and creamy with eggnoggy goodness. Very vanilla-y and sweet. I love this tea!

I’m a steadfast bracing black tea drinker, so I enter this tea note with a bit of a bias. While the pomegranate notes in this Oolong are quite tasty in their own right, the tea itself just doesn’t have enough oomph for my taste. A great tea if you’re a green or tisane drinker and don’t mind a very subtle taste, but pretty weak if you’re a black tea fan (especially if, like me, you prefer milk in your tea).

A great fruity black tea that’s not too sweet, nor too tart. The blackberry is rich and the tea goes well with milk.

Just had this Jasmine tea at Minado Japanese seafood buffet in Framingham, MA. Delicious!

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Light and fruity tea with a pleasant aroma that’s not too cloying. Makes an excellent iced tea, too!

I love Earl Grey, and this version is full and creamy with lovely vanilla overtones. I still add milk and sweeten it, but even without milk it’s very smooth. I drink this regularly in the afternoons when I’m craving chocolate.

Teavana is often a bit too bold with flavours, but a few of their staple teas really hit the mark. I steamed (okay, microwaved) half a mug of milk, and then steeped an extra-strong brew to add to the milk. The result was creamy and delicious!

Nice, strong cup of black tea.Very good with milk, and the Assam gives it a nice jolt without being too overpowering.

Tried this last week, and OMG it’s lovely. Creamy!

I agree with aug3zimm – this tea is very cantaloupe-y and juicy, and yes, pleasantly weird! :) I think I would like this better as an iced tea, rather than a hot tea, but it’s still very tasty and not too syrupy-sweet.