What a charming tea, perfect for the holiday season. I just adore the little candy canes in this tea.  At first glance, I thought that they were slivers of large candy canes, but at a close examination of this photo, I saw that they were in fact tiny little candy canes!  (I could not re-check my tea as I’ve already brewed it, and the little candy canes melted away)

Unlike many mint black teas I’ve tried, this tea has an unexpected addition of vanilla, which adds a very pleasant, smooth touch to this tea.  The vanilla is not strong and therefore does not overwhelm the dominate flavors of mint and black tea, yet it is detectable and quite delectable in this blend.

The peppermint is the strongest flavor profile of this blend, however, it is not so strong that it overpowers the black tea.  The black tea is not extraordinarily robust in this blend, it is most likely a black Ceylon base, which provides a mild, coppery cup.

The best way I can think of to describe the flavor of this tea is to imagine that I had a cup of black Ceylon tea, and I allowed a candy cane to melt in my cup.  It is a delicious balance of mint and black tea, with just a hint of vanilla.  It is smooth, sweet, and yummy!

Tea For All Reasons described this tea as

If you love candy canes, or are a fan of peppermint tea, you will absolutely adore this holiday offering. Black tea, peppermint leaves and vanilla flavoring are accented with tiny candy canes for flavor and a touch of whimsy. Kids (and adults, too) will love this one!

This is a tea that would be delicious served either hot or cold, but, I think that because it is a holiday tea, hot is the best choice.  This tea has an agreeable sweetness on its own, so you should taste it before you choose to add sweetener, you may find that it’s quite good without it.  I did add a little agave nectar to it (just a tiny drizzle!), and found that it gave a boost to the vanilla in this blend that I really enjoyed.

This tea would be perfect to serve alongside a plate of warm scones — and I just so happen to be enjoying some Peppermint Chocolate Chip Scones from Sticky Fingers — fresh from the oven.  (I’ll be reviewing these scones soon too!)  It would also be an excellent choice to serve at a holiday tea.  This is sure to be a favorite of both kids and adults at your next holiday gathering.