Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Not available
Flavors
Marshmallow, Vanilla, Cream, Custard, Malt, Sweet, Caramel, Tea, Milk, Smooth, Astringent, Creamy, Cake, Sugar
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Loose Leaf, Sachet
Caffeine
High
Certification
Not available
Edit tea info Last updated by Michael
Average preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 30 sec 4 g 11 oz / 330 ml

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  • “Not sure why this one gets so many low reviews. I am admittedly – too much probably – not a fan of Adagio however this one is rather nice! It smells JUST like cream soda, I even smell the...” Read full tasting note
    89
  • “I’m going to have a dinner of tea, popcorn, and maybe some Cheetos Puffs. Do I need to even say it? I’ve had one Hell of a day. Rather than go into the sordid details, I’ll just try to move on...” Read full tasting note
    95
  • “Sadly, this is a sipdown. When I first got into loose leaf teas I order a lot of the sample packs from Adagio since there were so many different flavors to try. This was one of my most favorites,...” Read full tasting note
    90
  • “Sipdown!! (153) Thank you Josie Jade for the chance to try this tea. I have always been curious as to what it tastes like given it is included in A LOT of the fandom blends. It is a touch...” Read full tasting note
    60

From Adagio Teas

Which comes first, the cream or the tea? If you’re not sure, don’t worry… neither are the English. However, its unanimously agreed that, whether you prefer your tea first, cream first – or just ‘black’ tea – , this dairy-free cream flavored Ceylon black tea is a treat for your teacup!

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Adagio Teas has become one of the most popular destinations for tea online. Its products are available online at www.adagio.com and in many gourmet and health food stores.

100 Tasting Notes

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305 tasting notes

Smells wonderful in the package, smells great while brewing. Taste is a little weak IMO.

mpierce87

I think the issue is due to water temp. Using boiling water on this makes it pretty strong. You should def try it with hotter water at least once.

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75
9 tasting notes

It’s probably overkill, but I often drink this with milk and sugar—dessert in a mug.

Cofftea

It’s great mixed w/ their chocolate chai, w/ or w/o milk, no sweetener.

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95 tasting notes

Ugh. No. No no no no no. It’s like someone dumped chemical-laden canned frosting in my tea. Gross beyond measure. I can’t stand it alone, and can barely tolerate it in blends.

Normally I enjoy Adagio’s flavored black teas, but there’s a few I can’t stand. This is one of them.

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81
31 tasting notes

I like this tea straight up. I’ve found that it’s best brewed @ 200F with a tsp or just over for 3 min. Too hot or too long brings out some unpleasant notes in the base black tea.

When it’s good, this tea is very good. The cream and slight vanilla notes are delightful, it needs no sugar or cream because it tastes like it’s in there already. There’s no artificial or chemical aftertaste like I’ve experienced with other vanilla/cream teas.

All around, an excellent post-breakfast tea.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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70
70 tasting notes

I am always game for a good cream tea. While browsing on Adagio Tea’s website I noticed this and decided to order a sample. Straight out of the bag, it smells almost sickeningly sweet and creamy. It reminded me of the filling inside an eclair. Once brewed, the aroma is very similar to honey.

I added real cream and sugar to my cup, and I can definitely attest to that this lives up to its name. Lovely! Smooth, indulgent, and downright delicious. While I can’t foresee myself drinking this on a regular basis due to the richness, I might treat myself on occasion.

While this tea IS good, it most likely won’t be a regular in my tea drawer.

Preparation
3 min, 30 sec

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76
92 tasting notes

This tea makes me very happy. I read somewhere that it was like drinking whipped cream, and I can say that I definitely see that in the taste. Best to drink it while warm, if it cools too much it gets a bit bitter. Haven’t tried it chilled yet.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 6 min, 0 sec

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58
98 tasting notes

Not horrible but not great. Doesn’t really taste much like the cream it is supposed to though. Probably will not buy again, though I will try to mix what I have with other flavors.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec

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20
291 tasting notes

I didn’t like this tea. My son, my little tea tasting buddy, also disliked it. However, it is what it says it is – a smooth cream tea, so I cannot rate it badly. Just completely not my preference. Very creamy and tastes convincing. Without or with sugar not our style. We ate with some cookies, slices of mango, and Ham & Cheese Croissants. Food was good, tea not so much.

Preparation
4 min, 30 sec

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63
94 tasting notes

I’ve mixed this with Earl Grey for as long as I’ve had it, since my first cup of it wasn’t so pleasing. But, I made a pot of just this tea the other day, and it tastes fine. Maybe the sweetness died down over time, or maybe I expected it now, but either way, not bad.

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19 tasting notes

I’ve had cream Earl Grey teas before. I’ve had teas with natural creamy notes, like good milk oolongs. But I’ve never had a tea that was just “cream” flavored before!

I’m of two minds about this tea. It smells lovely dry, and some sweet-ish vanilla-y notes come out in the scent while it’s steeping. That makes for a pleasant preparation, but when I actually tasted it, the cream flavor was not a match for the natural bitterness of the black tea itself. It’s not that I don’t like the flavor of black tea, but it was a little jarring that the bitterness was still so pronounced alongside the creamy, sweet scent.

On the other hand, after I added a splash of whole milk, the cup was very pleasant, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But then, I generally prefer teas that don’t need additions to be enjoyable. Hmm! Ponder, ponder, ponder. The jury’s still out on this tea.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 30 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
gmathis

It’s been years since I’ve tried this one, but I liked it enough to spring for 8 ounces at the time. I remember that it was a little finicky on steeping parameters.

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