From the Butiki TTB2.
Dry leaf consists of short, twisty dark leaves and has an aroma of hickory and tobacco. The liquor is clear, full-bodied, flavorful, and savory. I’m not sure what else I can detect since this is the only (non-flavored) purple tea I’ve ever had. It’s different and strange. I don’t think it’s something I’d enjoy on any occasion.
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This definitely sounds….interesting. This is why I wanted in on the educational box: it’s a great way to try different things and figure out likes and dislikes and indifferents. It sounds like it’s working. :)
I was going to try the rest of the purple teas but…I’m moving on to other kinds.
I might try one other to just make sure that the one you picked wasn’t just funky. But that’s just me.
I didn’t try the one in the box but I’ve had a steamed purple green before and it was good.
Cheri I hope I’m not deterring you or anyone else! My experience could be unique :]
Stephanie Guess I’ll go for it. There might not be a next time to try some, after all.
Remember the Chinese thread-like green tea? I think I botched the way I prepared it; it doesn’t taste so good (or maybe it’s just the quality – I might not end up writing a tasting note). What did you think of it?
For the purple teas, you may notice a flavor that is similar to wine due to the high level of anthocyanin, which is also what causes the leaves to look purple.
Gee I don’t think I’d be able to taste that o.O Purple tea is sure interesting.
KiwiDelight-It is more noticeable when the purple teas use boiling water, otherwise it can have a more stone fruit flavor. :)
I’ll put it next on my list then. I hope I can taste the stone fruit :3
Good luck! :)
This definitely sounds….interesting. This is why I wanted in on the educational box: it’s a great way to try different things and figure out likes and dislikes and indifferents. It sounds like it’s working. :)
I was going to try the rest of the purple teas but…I’m moving on to other kinds.
I might try one other to just make sure that the one you picked wasn’t just funky. But that’s just me.
I didn’t try the one in the box but I’ve had a steamed purple green before and it was good.
Cheri I hope I’m not deterring you or anyone else! My experience could be unique :]
Stephanie Guess I’ll go for it. There might not be a next time to try some, after all.
Remember the Chinese thread-like green tea? I think I botched the way I prepared it; it doesn’t taste so good (or maybe it’s just the quality – I might not end up writing a tasting note). What did you think of it?
For the purple teas, you may notice a flavor that is similar to wine due to the high level of anthocyanin, which is also what causes the leaves to look purple.
Gee I don’t think I’d be able to taste that o.O Purple tea is sure interesting.
KiwiDelight-It is more noticeable when the purple teas use boiling water, otherwise it can have a more stone fruit flavor. :)
I’ll put it next on my list then. I hope I can taste the stone fruit :3
Good luck! :)