Well, my introduction to the world of Butiki did not leave anything to be desired, and I’m surprised I’m saying this, because I’m not typically even a fan of white tea!
But this was different. I didn’t know a tea could simultaneously be delicate and flavourful—until now, that very concept seemed to be an oxy-moron—I shied away from any tea that was described as “delicate” because I associated delicate with a weak and overly watery mouth feel.
I’m really excited to play around with this tea. I added the tiniest bit of sugar to intensify the melon flavour, but wonder if I’d like it even more if I add a drop of cream and a bit more leaf. It’s definitely unlike any other tea I’ve had, and I’m really excited to continue playing with it. To date, it’s the only white I’ve liked! oh! and I simply cannot figure out how on earth Stacy managed to make this tea taste creamy, but it absolutely does, despite my not having even added a drop. So thanks, Stacy, for this great introduction!
If you’ve enjoyed this particular tea (and really, why wouldn’t you?) how do you take it?
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She really does! so far I’ve only tried this one—I think I’m waiting for the weekend to try the others, because I want to give them the care and preparation time they deserve. I’m a hot mess most mornings, so Saturday can’t come soon enough!
that delicate yet flavorful balance—i totally agree with you! glad you dig it; this is one of my favorites from Butiki.
and to answer your question i drink it straight. but i know what you mean about playing with her teas—i love messing with the holiday potato pancakes and applesauce one, because she mentions a bit of salt will make it potato-ier and a bit of sugar will make it applesauce-ier and it’s true! i love stuff like that.
I’ve never tried adding cream. I usually drink it straight or with a tiny bit of sugar :)
so glad you have enjoyed your butiki teas. Stacy does some wonderful things with her teas!
She really does! so far I’ve only tried this one—I think I’m waiting for the weekend to try the others, because I want to give them the care and preparation time they deserve. I’m a hot mess most mornings, so Saturday can’t come soon enough!
that delicate yet flavorful balance—i totally agree with you! glad you dig it; this is one of my favorites from Butiki.
and to answer your question i drink it straight. but i know what you mean about playing with her teas—i love messing with the holiday potato pancakes and applesauce one, because she mentions a bit of salt will make it potato-ier and a bit of sugar will make it applesauce-ier and it’s true! i love stuff like that.