The leaf smells very green and strongly of authentic vanilla. It’s the smell I get when I cook with vanilla beans.

I steeped it as directed, 4 minutes at boiling. As soon as the water hit the sachet the air was infused with the vanilla smell. I steeped it sitting right in front of me so I could enjoy the fragrance for the full steeping time.

The tea was still really hot after four minutes, so I let it sit for a few minutes while I played Operation with the sachet. The leaves had totally filled it during the steep and I could almost hear them yelling, “Let me out!” So I did.
Photos and full review: https://tealover.net/2015/07/steven-smith-teamaker-oolong-ice-cream/

Nichole/CuppaGeek

Dang, I want to try this one. I’ve read a couple reviews on this one today. Sounds awesome.

Marzipan

I’ll put some in your box.

Nichole/CuppaGeek

You are awesome!

Liquid Proust

You should do that for me too :p

Sil

hey now… I’m the reason she bought it in the first place! lol

boychik

awesome review. just proved again – try. you never know you might like it ;)

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Nichole/CuppaGeek

Dang, I want to try this one. I’ve read a couple reviews on this one today. Sounds awesome.

Marzipan

I’ll put some in your box.

Nichole/CuppaGeek

You are awesome!

Liquid Proust

You should do that for me too :p

Sil

hey now… I’m the reason she bought it in the first place! lol

boychik

awesome review. just proved again – try. you never know you might like it ;)

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Mom of two practically grown girls, extremely happily married to a man who is amused by my obsession with tea, and company owner who works from home. Life is good.

Likes/dislikes: I love black teas, especially strong/malty ones. I am ok with flavored teas if the base is strong. I like some whites. I really don’t like any tea that tastes “green” – if I wanted to drink something that tastes like green beans, I would cook some green beans. I am not big on green teas or genmaichas. I am learning to like puerhs.

If we are trading, I have a STRONG aversion to coconut, banana and licorice. I love citrus, vanilla and spice. Not a fan of florals.

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