Butterscotch Vanilla

Warm caramel and cocoa in a teacup, no dessert plate required. Butterscotch Vanilla is black tea blended with dried apple, cocoa nibs, real vanilla beans, and natural butterscotch and vanilla essence, so the cup pours rich, smooth, and sweet-smelling with no sugar added. Brew it hot as an after-dinner treat, add a splash of milk to push it toward a butterscotch latte, or steep it strong for a dessert-style iced tea. It is the cup for when you want something sweet-tasting without eating actual dessert.

Blended in small batches in Portland with real vanilla beans and cocoa nibs folded through the black tea, so the caramel-and-cream character comes from the ingredients rather than sugar. The dried apple adds a soft, round sweetness underneath.

Ingredients: black tea, dried apple pieces, cocoa nibs, vanilla beans, natural butterscotch essence, natural vanilla essence. Contains caffeine. No sugar, no preservatives. Naturally vegan.

What does it taste like?
Rich and dessert-like: warm butterscotch and vanilla up front, a little cocoa depth from the nibs, and a soft sweetness from the dried apple. All of that sits on a full black tea base, so it stays a real cup of tea rather than a syrupy drink.

How do I brew it?
Use one teaspoon per eight ounces of water. Heat fresh water to around 200 degrees F and pour it over the tea. Steep for three minutes, then strain. Use fresh leaves each time you brew.

Does it take milk well?
Yes. A splash of milk turns it into a butterscotch latte and plays up the caramel and cream notes. Add the milk after the tea has finished steeping so the cup stays smooth. It is also good plain if you want the flavors clear.

Does it have caffeine?
Yes. The black tea base gives it the moderate caffeine of a full black cup. It makes a fine after-dinner tea, so keep the pour light if you are sensitive later in the evening.