Note- I am reposting this review because I reviewed the tea in my head today, not realizing I'd already written about it, and I would like to note some differences I observed. Here it is below, with today's comments written in green.
Again with the Chai Tea redundancy. (Read this entry http://forgetthedinoftheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/chai-tea.html for an explanation.) Anyway Vanilla Chai Tea is made by Bigelow.
Flavor: This tea starts out with a slightly sour but pleasant taste, a bit of the tannic "tea" taste, and a heavy aftertaste on the vanilla. I don't really notice much of the spices that are usually found in the flavor of a traditional chai. This tea has a slight flavor of vanilla, is mild, and has a medium tea taste. It is not too strong, and it reminds me of the Vanilla Chai mix we used at Nordstrom when I worked in the Espresso Bar.
Suggested Additions: One spoonful of sugar since chai is meant to be sweet traditionally. Also a bit of milk to lighten the "tea" taste if you want. I used soy milk and for some reason it has clumped up so I have some floaters. Oh well, it still tastes good. Today I used whole milk, because I am trying to gain a few pounds and have increased my caloric intake. I feel that the whole milk provides a more solid, hearty feel to the tea, and seems to help the traditional chai spices come through. Also, the faintly sour, almost lemony taste is nearly gone after the addition of the milk.
Ingredients: Black tea, spices, natural and artificial flavors (soy lecithin).
Purpose: This tea is good for someone who enjoys chai but finds that traditional chai is a bit too strong or complex for their tastes.
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