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Vanilla Tea

September 14, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

When we lived in France, I developed a love for Vanilla Tea. There is something about vanilla that works magically well when combined with tea. My current favourite tea is Dilmah Rose with French Vanilla. Some of the other vanilla teas that I have found both here and in the USA are a poor substitute for the real thing, often lacking in that real vanilla flavour hit.

You can easily make your own vanilla tea and I have been experimenting with my own vanilla blend.

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You will need:

1 cup of good quality loose leaf tea (I used English Breakfast as it is unflavoured and compliments the vanilla well)
1 vanilla bean – cut down the centre to release the vanilla flavour.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place the tea, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean into a tin or jar. Close the lid, shake to combine, and leave the tea to infuse for at least a week. (You can reuse the vanilla bean in the next batch. ). I used masking tape labels from Crafty Japan to label an old Jasmine Tea tin.

I was so pleased with the results. I am planning on searching out some pretty tins and making some Vanilla Tea to put in Christmas hampers.

Nothings beats a nice cup of tea (especially when served in a special tea cup that my Grandmother gave me for my confirmation)!

Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes Tagged With: tea, vanilla

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Comments

  1. two hippos says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:01 am

    I’m a tea-a-holic but never tried vanilla tea, sounds great! Perfect gift too.

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  2. LissyLou says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:34 am

    vanilla tea will be lovely in Christmas hampers. I’ve only ever tried artificial vanilla tea – yuk – i’ll try your recipe xx

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  3. Débora says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:40 am

    Have not tried the tea vanilla … loved porcelain cup with flowers, beautiful!
    Kiss

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  4. Celtic Heart says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:01 am

    sounds delicious . . you have inspired me to try to recreate my favourite Constant Comment which is not available in the UK . .

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  5. shez says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:08 am

    how nice Lisa

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  6. Noelia says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:16 am

    I have 2 questions (this is magnific) first the extract doesnt bring humidity to your tea? And oh my i dunno how to say it in englisg but you can remove the vanilla thing but the small beans … you cant right? Hope you understood and thanks for this AMAZING idea!

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  7. De says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:29 am

    Sounds divine – will have to give it a try.

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  8. K-Sue says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:59 am

    Sounds yummy. I wonder where my little tea-holder thingie is?

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  9. Linda says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:10 am

    Sounds lovely Lisa,i love anything vanilla.

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  10. Sara says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:56 am

    vanilla tea yum!

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  11. nest full of eggs says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:07 am

    oh, I didn’t know you lived in France… when did you live there & where did you live? During my college student years I lived a total of 1 year 3 months, then later with my husband & first son we lived there for 2 years 3 months… most of the 3.5 yrs was in Saint-Etienne, but I traveled all over France, too

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  12. Bela says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:59 am

    Dear Lisa, I have a passion for tea as well. My favorite one is Chá de Baunilha or Vanilla Tea!! That´s why I chose this name to my sewing products.
    We do not have this tea flavor in Brasil, believe it! So it is always hard for me to get them!
    I simply LOVE this post today!!
    Much love to you!!!
    Bela

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  13. Kathryn D. Duke says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    I can smell it now……thanks!!!

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  14. JG says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    I’ve never tasted Vanilla Tea. Sounds so refreshing and tasty!
    ~Judy

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  15. Patchwork and Play says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    What a lovely idea! I love the taste (and smell) of vanilla, so I think I might try this! Thanks!

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  16. Jeanne says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    My Favorite is Vanilla steamers, no tea, but vanilla syrup, hot milk and vanilla flavoring, another good one is Vanilla Chai Latte, Vanilla coffee creamer, Chai Tea, and a tad bit of sugar. MMMM GOOD.

    I will give this a try too, nothing better than hot tea or latte when fall weather comes around.

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  17. Maddie Kertay- The Domestic Anarchist says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Sounds like the perfect way to greet fall!

    maddie

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  18. Tracey Rampling (The Peony Teacup) says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:01 am

    Oh! I will have to try that… I’m a huge fan of vanilla tea – one of my favourites is T2’s Madagascan Vanilla. (I love the smell of their Melbourne Breakfast too, but it’s much more delicate and easily overpowered by milk)

    But I love the idea of making it myself (and giving it as gifts to my other tea loving girlfriends, too!) – thanks for the great idea <3

    Tracey
    thepeonyteacup.blogspot.com

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  19. Chocolate Cat says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    I am going to try this and may even copy you and pop some in the hampers we are planning on making this Christmas too, perfect for the friends and family who have everything!

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  20. Patti B. says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    This sounds lovely! I have tried a few vanilla teas but never thought to make it myself. I will have to try it soon.

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  21. Crafty Japan says

    September 16, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Love a good cuppa! Your vanilla tea looks delicions 🙂

    Reply

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