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Cha Yen Thai Black Tea

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Travel to modern Thailand with this lush, gorgeous confetti of spices that tantalizes the eyes and tastes at every turn. Our Thai tea is blended harmoniously with roasted almonds, star anise, red rooibos and black full leaves to transport your senses to pure exotic delight. An alluring sweet sinless journey awaits, featuring delectable star anise, nutty almonds, tingly ginger and creamy coconut. CONTAINS NUTS

Creamy, nutty infusion with spicy undertones

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4.1

(based on 25 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Aromatic (18)
  • Smooth body (16)
  • High quality (12)
  • Soothing (10)
  • Unique flavor profile (10)

Cons

  • Weak (5)

Best Uses

  • Anytime (12)
  • Afternoon (4)
  • Morning (3)
    • Tea Body:
    • Medium (16), Full (4), Lightweight (3)
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Spicy (15), Fruity (4), Malty (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tea enthusiast (18), Health conscious (6), High-end shopper (5), Health nut (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Just tweak it, and it's almost perfect

OK folks, read the other reviews and two things show up in the criticisms: it's a bit weak, and something is a bit off. This is what I do to make it "...Read complete review

OK folks, read the other reviews and two things show up in the criticisms: it's a bit weak, and something is a bit off. This is what I do to make it "right".

It IS a bit weak, so I add 1/4 of Black Dragon Pearls Black Tea into the mix. Because I live close to a store, I smelled every single black tea Teavana makes, and in my humble opinion, that was the one that "matched" the Thai flavor the best.

Second: it needs more coconut. So instead of sweetening it with cane sugar, I open up a can of cream of coconut. A couple of Tablespoons in the pot increases the coconut flavor as needed and sweetens it at the same time. In a pinch, sweetening with condensed milk and using coconut concentrate works as well.

I also found that crushing the star of anise and various pods with your fingers before pouring the hotter-than-usual-water helps the flavor as well.

So fear not, buy this, just be ready to put a few extra steps in. I have not found a better homemade Thai tea made by an American.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

eh...

I wanted to like this tea. I'm in love with Teavana's thai blend so I figured this was a good upgrade. Did my monthly online shopping needed 2ozs to get the 10% so I ...Read complete review

I wanted to like this tea. I'm in love with Teavana's thai blend so I figured this was a good upgrade. Did my monthly online shopping needed 2ozs to get the 10% so I added more of this figuring it'd be safe. It's the first time teavana's let me down.
Not that this tea was bad, i just wasn't impressed. No matter what temp I set my hotwater heater to (and I tried all four) all I could taste in this tea was cinnamon. If I'd liked cinnamon, i'm sure i'd be happy about this but seeing as I don't i am disapointed. I spent money on this so I won't waste it and I will drink it but I can safely say that this is definatly not a repeat.

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4.0

Smooth and Compex

By Steve

from Newark, DE

About Me Health Conscious, Health Nut, High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

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Pros

  • Aromatic
  • Convenient
  • Smooth Body
  • Unique Flavor Profile

Cons

  • Weak

Best Uses

  • Afternoon
  • Anytime
  • Dessert Tea
  • Gifts

This tea has a very complex boquet. There are hints of almond, star anise, coconut, and pepper. Each aroma component is matched perfectly without one overpowering any of the others. The body is medium and the taste is a bit weak. The tea mixes beautifully with many others. After hours experimenting I found that adding this to the Pineapple Kona Pop over ice with a splash of heavy cream creates a tea that tastes just like Pina Colada, and is quite refreshing.

  • Tea Body:
  • Medium
  • Tea Flavor:
  • Complex, Creamy, Nutty, Slightly spicy

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5.0

A Hidden Secret

By Photomama

from Cincinnati Ohio

About Me Health Nut, Tea Enthusiast

Pros

  • Aromatic
  • High Quality
  • Smooth Body
  • Unique Flavor Profile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Anytime

    This was my introduction to Teavana long ago, but it continues to be my go-to all time fave. It is a wonderful, smooth blend of nutty, fruity, and spicy flavors. Use more than recommended for a bold taste. Drink it warm to taste the full flavor. Hot or iced seems to mask some of the more subtle notes to this perfect tea. This is my comfort tea, the one I drink when I am feeling sad or having a bad day. It's pure happiness in a cup.

    • Tea Body:
    • Medium
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Fruity, Spicy

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    5.0

    Love it!

    By elaine

    from albany, ny

    About Me Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

    Pros

    • Aromatic
    • High Quality
    • Smooth Body
    • Soothing

    Cons

      Best Uses

        i prefer black flavored teas to herbal ones, and this Thai tea is very satisfying. it stands up well to milk and is delicious with or without sweetener.

        • Tea Body:
        • Medium
        • Tea Flavor:
        • Spicy

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        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Not the spiciest chai, but still tasty!

        By CLFOX8

        from Logan, UT

        About Me Tea Enthusiast

        Pros

        • Aromatic
        • Energizing
        • Smooth Body

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Afternoon
          • Morning

          I have now had this twice: once on its own and once with some added black tea. I like them both, and think you can play around to find the perfect intensity for you.

          On its own, I found this tea to be fragrant and full-flavored, if not incredibly spicy. I like spicy teas, but the fruity elements here add a great flavor undertone that I wasn't expecting. It's been a while since I had Thai Iced Tea, so I can't say if this tastes exactly like that, but I can say that this tastes DELICIOUS!

          • Tea Body:
          • Medium
          • Tea Flavor:
          • Spicy

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          5.0

          Amazing smell and flavor

          By LuckyRoxy

          from NC

          About Me Health Conscious

          Pros

          • Aromatic
          • High Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Afternoon

            Smells amazing, one of my favorites. As others has mentioned it is not strong in flavor. I steep mine extra time,sometimes not meaning to while tackling laundry, cleaning the kitchen and making tea the few extra minutes bring out the flavor even more. This tea is rich and nutty and is great when I'm attempting to be a morning person, with a few tea cookies for dessert, or when I'm curled up on the sofa!

            • Tea Body:
            • Medium
            • Tea Flavor:
            • Nutty, Rich

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            2.0

            Not quite

            By Eva

            from Boston, MA

            About Me Tea Enthusiast

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Aromatic

            Cons

            • Weak

            Best Uses

            • Anytime

            I love Thai Tea, so I was excited to try this. It just doesn't measure up. First off, it tastes nothing like Thai tea. Second, I like my tea to have some flavor, and this is on the weak side, and tastes vaguely of dried apples.

            • Tea Body:
            • Medium
            • Tea Flavor:
            • Spicy

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            5.0

            Love it!

            By Stephanie

            from Fairview Heights, IL

            About Me Newbie

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Aromatic
            • Soothing

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Anytime

              I bought this tea because of it's amazing smell! I got home and it did not disappoint! I have made it both hot & with as a cold drink mixed with milk. It is wonderful both ways. While it is wonderful on its on, I look forward to my next trip to getting some Allmond Biscotti to mix!

              • Tea Body:
              • Medium
              • Tea Flavor:
              • Spicy, Vanilla

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              4.0

              Heavenly

              By Addicted to Tea

              from Buffalo, NY

              About Me Health Conscious, High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Morning

                  This tea is a delight - with a slightly coconut flavor. Great for morning or an afternoon pick me up.

                  • Tea Body:
                  • Full

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                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Experiment with it

                  By TC

                  from Boston, MA

                  About Me Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Aromatic
                  • Smooth Body
                  • Soothing

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Anytime

                    I was told that this brew was best iced, but I definitely prefer it warm. I also like my teas strong, so I used more than what was directed.

                    This chai is a fine tea on it's own--very soothing--but after playing chemistry in my kitchen, I found my favorite mix was with honey and a little milk (or coconut milk if you have it.) Mmm! The honey and milk makes it creamy and delicious enough to replace dessert. The spices and fruit do most of the work, so don't overdo the add-ins! :)

                    • Tea Body:
                    • Medium

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                    5.0

                    Perfect!

                    By Juli

                    from Knoxville, TN

                    About Me Health Nut, Tea Enthusiast

                    Pros

                    • Aromatic
                    • High Quality
                    • Smooth Body
                    • Soothing
                    • Unique Flavor Profile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Anytime

                      I was sad when they discontinued the Thai Blend, but this one is a great replacement. In fact, I like this one much more because of the spicy notes and star anise... It's very close to authentic Thai style tea, perfect!

                      • Tea Flavor:
                      • Spicy

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