This was one of the teas I just had to try from Butiki, since it sounded very unique, and I’m generally a fan of pistachio. The dry blend does smell delectable and just like pistachio ice cream, with the pistachio being toasted or slightly caramelized. Brewed up, it becomes more complex, and the first note I smelled was actually salt. The flavor is dominated by the green tea, very vegetal and savory, with a little hint of seaweed. The pistachio is there in the background as a roasted nut flavor, and there is also a sweetness and cream note.
I think I’ll hold off on rating for now—there’s a lot going on in this tea and I’m not sure I fully appreciate it yet. It’s also a little late in the evening for a robust green tea, I just hope it won’t keep me awake later…
