Vanilla Almond

Like the other Republic of Tea I’ve had, this also smelled very good. But I have to agree with others here…the idea is good, but the black tea is pretty strong and the expected vanilla almond flavoring barely comes through. I still like drinking it, but in terms of finding a good tea that has vanilla almond flavors, there are probably better alternatives out there…

I have the loose leaf version of this tea. It is has pretty leaves with little nutty pieces throughout. I was excited as soon as I smelled this tea – it is almost identical to my beloved Almond Biscotti that I recently finished. The taste is pretty similar also, also Almond Biscotti is a bit more complex. I bet this would be great with milk and sweetener, just like Almond Biscotti was. Overall, this rating does not earn the spot of Almond Biscotti, but is a good substitute.

It certainly has a strong almond smell and taste, but little vanilla, and really nothing that exciting going on. Might pair well with some cookies. I think it’s funny that the manufacturer suggests a strong brew could withstand pairing with milk, because milk challenged all vanilla notes in my cup. The brew is really rather weak.

I don’t know what these guys are on about. This tea is awesome the way it is. I used to have this every morning as a pick-me-up before class, and it was so much better than plain Assam, Darjeeling or other black teas.

The almond flavor is where it’s at. The Republic of Tea describes it as a ‘dessert tea’. It’s really sweet and flavorful, so, try it as that. It really puts a nice touch on the end of a good meal with friends.

Be careful not to oversteep it. If it’s bitter, it’s a disaster zone.

I love this tea. Absolutely adore it. I have yet to find one to top it.

One of my favourites from the Republic. I like it really strong, milky, and sweet, or weak and faintly sweet. Definitely a dessert tea or a comfort tea. Surprisingly it’s also good iced. (Blasphemy!)

Basically heaven in a cup. Possibly my very favorite vanilla blend.

I quite enjoy this. I think I had it first at Peet’s in Harvard Square?

Very vanilla-y. I know folks who live on this tea because they adore vanilla, it can be almost a maple syrup aroma when sweetened. I like it now and then as a break from other teas. Recommended to those who adore that flavor.

Until I ran into Teavana’s Almond Biscotti this was my favourite almond tea. It’s very, very good and I would still never turn it down.

this is my third favorite tea of all time. its great for a pick me up. delicious, and good as a drink all day tea.

Enh, it’s okay. I don’t really taste any almond, and I’ve had better vanilla tea than this. It does improve with a splash of milk. I probably won’t buy another tin when this one runs out.

i drink a lot of tea, but when it comes to dessert teas, this takes the cake! i add a spoonful of real maple syrup and top it off with light cream instead of milk and voila… a real treat!

Don’t like almonds!

The leaves are ground very finely and the nose has almond and lots of vanilla, so much so that I can almost taste how sweet it is. Nice golden brown liquor (before a splash of milk). The tea however, is mostly dominated by almond flavor with just some sugary vanilla tones peeking their way into the sip. It comes on strong with the almond but finishes with the touch of vanilla. Probably could have steeped longer, it’s a little weak in the knees right now and could use more power behind it. Could also be because it comes in tea bags (unfortunately I didn’t realize this when i bought it). Maybe multiple tea bags in one cup would do the trick?

This is one of the first “fancy” teas I ever tried and it was a staple for years… I think I’m on my 4th tin of it by now. The appeal has kind of waned over the years, though. It’s a decent enough vanilla blend, but there are way more interesting/exciting ones available now. It’s very smooth and the almond kind of tones down the vanilla a bit but I think I like other teas better at this point.

Disappointingly boring. The leaves have a soothing fragrance, so I was looking forward to a nice cup. However it simply tastes like a bland black tea.

An acceptable tea. I find it to be one of the weakest selections in the Republic of Tea brand. Neither the vanilla nor the almond really meld with the tea flavour.

Almond-flavored tea always sounds better than it tastes for me. This particular one isn’t bad, especially when paired with the vanilla Kashi cereal I had right before, but almond tea just ain’t my thang.

This is a great every day cup of tea. The vanilla lends a natural sweetness to the tea and the almonds impart a nuttiness which balances the sweetness beautifully. Most of the time I enjoy this as is, but when I need another level of warmth I’ll add a splash of milk for creaminess. The packaging suggests adding steamed milk for a tea latte and if I had a way to steam milk I’d try it.