Today was a Butiki sort of afternoon.
This was one of two (super old) sample sipdowns. I didn’t expect to like this, I admit.
First, I had no idea what guayusa would taste like…second, I’ve been having terrible luck with fruity teas lately, to the point where I talked myself into deciding I’m not a fan.
I brewed this up (as per Stacy’s directions) in my Contigo mug when I took the baby for a stroll (i do this frequently, my husband thinks I’m strange – “you’re bringing tea? Uh, nothing like hot tea to refresh you on a walk..”)
And then I threw a couple ice cubes in there because damn that thing keeps your tea boiling hot.
When I took my first sip I was surprised at how creamy it was. Creamy and apricotty (peachy, really, becauseI can’t tell the difference)….and not in a synthetic way.
I imagine the guayusa taste was in there too, but if didn’t notice much aside from a vague earthiness, nothing off putting.
I was pretty impressed with how tasty this was, especially given the age. I bet fresh it would be totally delicious.
Ok Butiki Tea, you sure showed me!
Go figure, though.
Butiki afternoons are awesome, and guayusa is also awesome.
It doesn’t seem to have much taste, which I guess is good!
This is one I’ve not tried yet, but I’m totally in love with Butiki’s Guayusa blends!