A little while back, I received a message from someone who said she enjoyed seeing my tea commentary, but felt like she couldn’t relate. Loose leaf tea isn’t for everyone, and sometimes, it’s hard to get. So this one is for her! My favorite supermarket tea, easy to get just about anywhere in the US: Bigelow Vanilla Chai.
In fact, this is probably my favorite bagged tea ever. On top of being widely available, it’s inexpensive and incredibly tasty.
The vanilla lends it a natural sweetness, while the traditional chai spices give it warmth, but they’re deliciously balanced. One advantage to bagged teas like this is that they’re made in massive batches, so it’s the same every time. With loose leaf blends, sometimes you get a little more or less of any one ingredient, so each cup can taste a little different. This, though… you always know what you’re going to get.
My sister was the one who introduced me to this tea, and it’s the only mass-market bagged tea I keep on hand all the time. I personally like it best with milk and sugar, but it needs very little to sweeten it, given the vanilla already in the mix. It’s warm and comforting, mellow and pleasant, but also has enough kick from the black tea base that it’s great for mornings, too.
So there you go! Something delicious that’s easy to find. What’s your favorite supermarket blend?
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