Vanilla Bean

Description

Vanilla Bean, a deep blend of black tea leaves with Madagascar vanilla, conjures up images of inhaling the heady aroma of wild vanilla as you hike the tropics near Mt. Maromakotro. A full-bodied and fruity cup, Vanilla Bean, a blend of Ceylon and China black teas, makes a deeply satisfying impression.

Ingredients

Black tea, vanilla bean bits

Health Benefits

Black tea
Black tea contains an abundant source of natural plant-derived antioxidant compounds called polyphenols that aid in fighting harmful free radicals. Research shows that these free radicals can cause heart disease, cancer and increase the risk of strokes. Drinking black tea with its high antioxidant levels may help protect the body by combating harmful free radical activity.

Further health benefits of black tea may include lowering cholesterol, strengthening the immune system, promoting healthy blood vessel functionality and even protecting teeth and bones. In addition, black tea provides a source of nutrients including magnesium. managanese, potassium, calcium, and the vitamins C and K all in trace amounts.

Vanilla Bean ("Vanilla planafolia")
Originally discovered by Spanish conquistadors in Mexico, and later cultivated in Madagascar and other parts of the world. Vanilla Bean promotes calm by easing anxiety and tension with its sweet scent and taste. The beans come from drying green pods not yet ripe.

History

Flavouring black and green teas is an ancient tradition. The Chinese also first began flavouring teas during the Song dynasty by adding freshly picked jasmine, lotus, gardenias, rose and chrysanthemum flowers, which imparted their delicate essence to tea.
Today, green tea is picked and stored until jasmine season arrives. Fresh jasmine blossoms are layered with the tea overnight in chests and left to absorb the flowers delicate scent and flavour. Mountain Spring Jasmine is one of the most famous scented green Chinese teas. The most familiar flavoured tea to Westerners is Earl Grey, with its distinctive bergamot oil taste. Popular flavoured black teas also include Lychee and Rose Petal.

Use

Serve in place of dessert wines or whenever you crave a sweet and sensual beverage with a gentle caffeine uplift. Especially good for breakfast when paired with french toast or a sweet, buttery croissant. Compliments chocolate and chocolate based desserts well.

Caffeine Level

Most Caffeine
Jumpstart your morning with a quick boost of energy from a steaming cup of caffeinated tea.

Character

Leaves: Medium leaves
Aroma: Sweet, perfumed nose with woody undertones
Colour: Reddish black liquor

Taste: Rich and malty with a lingering sweet vanilla flavor

Origin

China, Sri Lanka