Da LBI Tea
Vanilla Black Tea, Loose Leaf Smoky English Breakfast | Breakfast
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Tastes like
- Vanilla custard
- Shortbread cookie
- Burnt toast
Feels like
Morning in a grand hotel
Which size?
- 15 cup bag $14.99 about $0.99 / cup
- 28 cup tin $29.99 about $1.07 / cup · sold out
- 70 cup bag $44.99 about $0.64 / cup
- 4 cup deluxe sample $4.99 about $1.24 / cup
Not sure? Start with the sample — most people size up on the second order.
Flavor & ingredients
Tastes like: Vanilla custard, shortbread cookie, burnt toast
Ingredients: Assam black tea, Ceylon black tea, vanilla pieces, Taiwanese smoked Lapsang Souchong black tea, natural flavor of vanilla
How to brew
Water: 212°F · Steep: 4–5 min
Caffeine
High
Cups & price per cup
Cups per bag: 4 or 15 or 28 or 70
Price per cup: $1.25 (4-cup sample) / $1.00 (15-cup bag) / $1.07 (28-cup tin) / $0.64 (70-cup bag)
Breakfast is a loose leaf vanilla black tea from Da LBI Tea. Each cup brings notes of vanilla custard, shortbread cookie and burnt toast.
Our version of English Breakfast has exquisite Assam and Ceylon black teas with smoky lapsang souchong and vanilla bean. The aroma of warm vanilla custard fills your nose from the first sip of this velvety tea. Next, there's a pleasantly tannic bite with a gentle smokiness of ever-so-slightly burnt toast. Finally, the vanilla flavor returns as an intense note of freshly scraped vanilla bean. This delicate smoky vanilla flavor lingers. It’s made to be enjoyed with milk, but if you appreciate smoke, we suggest drinking it black. This tea will make you get out of bed.
A tea for lovers of malty sweet teas.
Tasting Notes
- Tastes like: Vanilla custard, shortbread cookie, burnt toast
- Feels like: Morning in a grand hotel
Ingredients
Assam black tea, Ceylon black tea, vanilla pieces, Taiwanese smoked Lapsang Souchong black tea, natural flavor of vanilla.
Good to know: All natural, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, sugar-free.
Caffeine
Contains caffeine.
How to brew
Use 1 teaspoon of tea per 8 oz of water at 212°F and steep 4–5 minutes.
Sizes
Available as a 4-cup deluxe sample, 15-cup bag, 28-cup size or 70-cup bag.
Great for: a cup with milk and breakfast.
How to brew
How to brew
Use fully boiling water (212°F) and steep 3–5 minutes. One heaping teaspoon of leaf per 8 oz cup; add milk or sweetener if that is your thing.
Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
Free US shipping on orders of $45 or more. Orders ship from the U.S. Full shipping and return details are in our Shipping Policy and Refund & Return Policy.
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I would say this one is decent, not great not bad. my only complaint would be it's a little bit light on the vanilla and a little bit rich on the smoke
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
It has the right about of caffeine and vanilla for me. Maybe a tad too smokey, but anything with vanilla is a tea for me! I also love the tin it comes in
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
The vanilla adds just enough warmth while the smokiness gives it depth without tasting heavy or bitter. It’s incredibly smooth and easy to drink, especially first thing in the morning. A great everyday black tea with a twist.
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
This blend is the perfect daily morning pick-me-up! Strong black tea with hints of smoky flavor and just the right amount of vanilla make it a one of my favorite blends to always keep on hand.
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Love it. Really delicious
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
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- 4 stars: 1 (14%)
- 3 stars: 1 (14%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
I would say this one is decent, not great not bad. my only complaint would be it's a little bit light on the vanilla and a little bit rich on the smoke
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
It has the right about of caffeine and vanilla for me. Maybe a tad too smokey, but anything with vanilla is a tea for me! I also love the tin it comes in
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
The vanilla adds just enough warmth while the smokiness gives it depth without tasting heavy or bitter. It’s incredibly smooth and easy to drink, especially first thing in the morning. A great everyday black tea with a twist.
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
This blend is the perfect daily morning pick-me-up! Strong black tea with hints of smoky flavor and just the right amount of vanilla make it a one of my favorite blends to always keep on hand.
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Love it. Really delicious
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Great flavor and you can get a couple “steeps” per serving. New to tea but enjoying the teas and little starter equipment set.
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Loves this one the most
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