I have the new one. The one Anne just made. And whoa.
When I opened the bag I was super surprised to see such GIANT LEAVES. And it smells so much like Butiki’s Praline Horizon. Score! They must use the same flavourings. However, the base is seriously different. IDK what this one is, but it steeped up fairly light. Well. I’ve been drinking a lot of coffee lately so light is subjective. I mean, I could see the bottom of my mug through the amber brew.
And I’m drinking it plain.
Uhh, what?
It’s super nutty. A little astringent, but honestly most black teas are a little astringent. And I’d probably almost always drink this with milk. And it’s not enough to bother me right now anyways.
Super nutty.
Super.
And sniffing Praline Horizon, it’s not exactly the same. But it’s similar enough. Why didn’t I get two of this? Well… perhaps because I did a mega huge group order of whoops. As in, whoops the exchange rate is terrible and I bought all the teas then spent an extra 30% over what I thought I was spending whoops. Haha. Oh well, I’m happy I have it.
(2.5 loose teaspoons in 13 oz at 195F for 3 minutes)
Edit: As I get down, the astringency reminds me of nut skins. More so of walnuts, but still. So nutty. Very nutty. I bet this will be fantastic as a latte.
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The tea is from a Thyolo OP1 from the Satemwa estate in Malawi. I’ll be having another tea with that base next month (just a hint, it will be a pumpkin tea, since the unflavored leaf has a very sweet potato-y, pumpkin-y character) and this tea will also be part of the Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire blend from the Christmas collection (I’ll be blending the tea with Lapsang Souchong for hint of smoke.)
OMG. I seriously wish the dollar didn’t suck so much right now. This base tea is right up my alley, and I’m feeling the flavours are top notch. I totally need another Chestnut tea. Right? (Now I have to see if the preorders for Christmas are still open…)
Right. You definitely need another Chestnut tea. :)
That sounds soooo good! I’m even more tempted by the Christmas teas now. I wasn’t sure about the Chestnut tea because I don’t really like Lapsang Souchong, but I do think there’s a decent chance I would enjoy it in a blend. Decisions, decisions.
I know, right? And roasted chestnuts are just the best anyways. I love the Lupicia Chaud les Marrons! tea. So good.
I’ve never had roasted chestnuts, or anything chestnut flavored, so it would be a bit of a gamble.
Sweet and mild and nutty but roasted on charcoal means they’re also sharp and a Shy and ‘grilled’ tasting. Idk how to describe really. You can get packets of peeled chestnuts in areas with Asian and/or Italian stores usually. Just plain ones. They’re soft and sweet and delicious.
I’m curious about them, but have never had the chance to try them. I suppose trying a Chestnut tea would give me some idea what they’re like.
The tea is from a Thyolo OP1 from the Satemwa estate in Malawi. I’ll be having another tea with that base next month (just a hint, it will be a pumpkin tea, since the unflavored leaf has a very sweet potato-y, pumpkin-y character) and this tea will also be part of the Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire blend from the Christmas collection (I’ll be blending the tea with Lapsang Souchong for hint of smoke.)
OMG. I seriously wish the dollar didn’t suck so much right now. This base tea is right up my alley, and I’m feeling the flavours are top notch. I totally need another Chestnut tea. Right? (Now I have to see if the preorders for Christmas are still open…)
Right. You definitely need another Chestnut tea. :)
That sounds soooo good! I’m even more tempted by the Christmas teas now. I wasn’t sure about the Chestnut tea because I don’t really like Lapsang Souchong, but I do think there’s a decent chance I would enjoy it in a blend. Decisions, decisions.
I know, right? And roasted chestnuts are just the best anyways. I love the Lupicia Chaud les Marrons! tea. So good.
I’ve never had roasted chestnuts, or anything chestnut flavored, so it would be a bit of a gamble.
Sweet and mild and nutty but roasted on charcoal means they’re also sharp and a Shy and ‘grilled’ tasting. Idk how to describe really. You can get packets of peeled chestnuts in areas with Asian and/or Italian stores usually. Just plain ones. They’re soft and sweet and delicious.
I’m curious about them, but have never had the chance to try them. I suppose trying a Chestnut tea would give me some idea what they’re like.