Thursday Tea Time

This week -- Celestial Seasonings Red Tea Madagascar Vanilla

Cost: $2.99 at Whole Foods

Number of teabags: 20 - individually sealed in attached double paper bags

Caffeine: No

Type of tea: African Rooibos Red

Steeping time: 4 minutes

Double Dipper potential: Yes, give it 6 minutes the second time

Mix ins: Sugar, milk

Teabag fragrance: VANILLA!

Ingredients: Rooibos, Natural French Vanilla Flvor and Vanilla Bean

Taste: Vanilla, with a bit of astringency which you can temper with a little more sugar than usual

My opinion: Pretty orangy-red - when you add milk it looks peachy. I tried a cup after lunch when I really wanted those chocolate chip cookies, and this did the trick! Rooibos/red teas are very high on the good for you tea list. And you have to admit, a lion drinking a cup of this tea on the box is a strong endorsement.
Would I go back and buy another box? Yes!

Rating: 4.5 teabags out of 5