I made some amazing mead but following my typical process I took notes when I made it but lost them by the time it was ready to drink. I know I used a vanilla rooibos tea instead of water. Forgot about it in my closet for probably a year. It was amazing. That reminds me. I think I have a couple of gallons in my closet I should try. It's been a couple of years. I don't drink much so it's easy for me to forget about.