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“Finally get to try a purple tea. Thank you Bukiti. Really is quite different. Not quite a black but definitely has some eartht notes like one. More woodsy. Hickory. A sweet hickory in scent. Its...” Read full tasting note
“My first from the Butiki TTB2. I’ve never had a purple tea before and it’s definitely something different. It tasted like a mix of green and black teas. It gets vegetal from green and bitter...” Read full tasting note
“Long, dark green leaves. Almost black. Rich plum aroma. Strong stone fruit taste, but with a vegetable undercurrent that I find unpleasant. The finish is more veggie than fruit. I really wish...” Read full tasting note
“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...” Read full tasting note
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My first from the Butiki TTB2. I’ve never had a purple tea before and it’s definitely something different. It tasted like a mix of green and black teas. It gets vegetal from green and bitter from black. If I didn’t have so many other teas to try I would definitely try this with different temperatures and times.
Long, dark green leaves. Almost black. Rich plum aroma. Strong stone fruit taste, but with a vegetable undercurrent that I find unpleasant. The finish is more veggie than fruit. I really wish I could love this tea. It is very complex, which is usually a big plus for me, but I really dislike veggie-tasting teas. I suspect that others on Steepster might really find this appealing.
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.
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! :)
