Clipper Ship Tea Company

Burnt Sugar

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$5 $10 In stock

Category: Flavored Black Tea

Tasting Notes: caramel, vanilla

Description: Rich black tea with caramel and vanilla flavors similar to a Crème Brûlée. An aromatic tea that is rich, smooth, and sweet.

A versatile tea that becomes a dessert tea when you add sweetener. Also considered a decadent breakfast tea when a splash of milk is added. A popular tea that is recommended for those that love our Vanilla Bourbon, Buttercream, or Decaf English Toffee.

Ingredients: black tea, vanilla, caramel flavoring

Steep Directions: steep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea per 8 oz boiling water, 205-212°F, for 3-5 minutes

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Michael F. ★★★★★

The caramel and vanilla come through exactly like a crème brûlée once steeped, and it’s smooth enough to sip black. I’ve been brewing it with a splash of milk in the afternoon, and it’s become my little daily dessert ritual.

Violet ★★★★★

The dry leaves smell like straight-up dessert, but it's the smooth, rich mouthfeel that really sells the crème brûlée vibe. I've been brewing it with a splash of milk in the afternoons and it's honestly better than any fancy coffee I've had this week.

Evelyn ★★★★★

Finally, a black tea that genuinely tastes like dessert without needing a drop of sugar. The caramel and vanilla notes come through strong, and it's so smooth that I've been drinking it black every afternoon.