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Cameron B. drank Ceylan Vanille by Compagnie & Co (formerly Compagnie Coloniale)

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Compagnie & Co Advent Calendar 2023 – Day 6

Was surprised to see this so soon after the plain Ceylon.

I’m admittedly not a vanilla black tea person, but this is quite nice. It’s not too heavy, and there’s not an overbearing woodiness that I sometimes find with bourbon vanilla style teas. The vanilla does taste quite genuine, and it has a rich creaminess to it that makes me think of crème pâtissière. The black tea is also quite light, and its more acidic, astringent qualities actually become refreshing when paired with the more decadent flavoring.

Not something I would drink regularly, but pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one.

Flavors: Acidic, Astringent, Creamy, Custard, Light, Sweet, Tannic, Vanilla

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Nik
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I love being surprised by blends that wouldn’t usually appeal to me. Were they not in a sampler or advent calendar, I’d never have the opportunity to be surprised by them, since I’d never buy them on their own. Yay!

Cameron B.
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Yes for sure! One of the best parts of advent calendars, along with being able to sample so many different teas in small amounts! :D

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Cameron B.
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Yes for sure! One of the best parts of advent calendars, along with being able to sample so many different teas in small amounts! :D

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2024 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- November sipdowns: 8
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 151

I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia.

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

Cupboard Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEuKf1-ppR-VXajO4vV39zU1N3zjFJteEPAynqD2yl0/edit?usp=sharing