I was a little worried when I opened the package and smelled the tea, as the mint comes off very strong and the vanilla adds a cloying, almost sickly sweetness. However, once brewed, the tea was surprisingly mild and pleasant. It has a very delicate flavor. I drank mine hot and straight, as I think even sweetener (which it doesn't need, btw) would overpower this gentle flavor. You taste very little of the characteristic green tea earthiness. It has a clean finish. The color is bright with lots of clarity. Would probably taste delicious iced. I gave it a four because it is very nice and definitely above average, but possibly too light and delicate to really WOW me and knock my socks off. :)