Bengala de doce

The candy cane bits melt into the black tea and leave this creamy vanilla finish that's way smoother than I expected. I've been drinking it every cold afternoon since it arrived.

The mint is fresh and sharp, not artificial, and it blends beautifully with that creamy vanilla sweetness. I brewed a cup on a cold evening and the whole kitchen smelled like a holiday bakery.

The candy cane bits actually melt into the cup as it steeps, which makes the mint taste more natural than any mint tea I've tried. The vanilla softens the black tea just enough that it doesn't turn bitter even after five minutes. This one's going to be my Sunday afternoon ritual until winter's over.