We don't know when or if this item will be available.
“So, a funny thing, when I reviewed PISTACHIO Horizon, I had originally confused it with this one. When I noticed my error, I corrected it. Now onto PRALINE Horizon. I have to say that these two...” Read full tasting note
“Obviously this tealogging thing is near-impossible being back to work. Sigh. There’s just literally no time in the day to spare for it. Anyhow, this is diminishing in flavour but still thoroughly...” Read full tasting note
“Had two delicious cups of this to start my day! It’s going to be an interesting day, I think, because I rejoined Weight Watchers last night and it’s my first day back on the plan, and I’m starting...” Read full tasting note
“This one had the same off flavor I noticed in Butiki’s Coffee Ice Cream, and, consequently, I didn’t really like it. I did like the strong, malty, brisk base, though.” Read full tasting note
Our malty, chocolaty Crimson Horizon is complemented perfectly by a sweet nutty praline (nuts) flavor. Praline Horizon is just the right amount of sweet and strong for a perfect breakfast treat. Adding sugar will turn this tea into a sweet praline cookie.
Ingredients: Crimson Horizon (Kenyan Black Tea), Organic Natural Flavors (vegan)
Recommended Brew Time: 1 minute
Recommended Amount: 1 level teaspoon of tea for 8oz of water
Recommended Temperature: 212 F (boiling)
Company description not available.
Oh how I am going to miss Butiki Teas!!! Stacy is a blending genius!! On first steep the tea is deliciously flavorful, lots of sweet, molasses and caramel notes with a good punch of malt. The second steep is milder on the sweetness which really allows the nutty flavors to shine through, I specifically get almond and a touch of woodiness. Very tasty tea that stands up well to milk if thats your thing.
This makes an excellent breakfast tea and I find it quite enticing. The aroma and taste make my mouth water. It has a delicious rich malty quality and a lovely taste of praline. There is a slight impression of sweetness and a slight pleasing astringency in the aftertaste. I actually steep it a bit longer than the recommended 1 minute and use cooler water and less leaf instead. I have found that the second steep isn’t nearly as good as the first. Maybe this is a result of my different steeping parameters; I’m not sure.
Flavors: Caramel, Malt, Nutty
I didn’t really know what pralines tasted like. I guess this is them. This tea is relatively good but not as good as I was expecting. The leaf is definitely CTC and tiny. It does kind of look like miniature grapenuts.
I brewed this once in an 18oz teapot with 2 tsp leaf and boiling water for 1 min.
I was really excited when Stacy put out this tea, so of course, I made another order!
The leaf is CTC, which always reminds me of grapenuts. I used to love grapenuts…nutty and sweet, just like this tea! The dry leaf smells very nutty and sweet….I could just inhale it all day. Seriously, we need candles that smell like some of these teas!
So, the directions said to steep it for 1 minute…silly CTC, but trust me, don’t ignore it!
The taste of the tea does remind me of pralines, like in Baskin Robbins pralines & cream ice cream! It’s nutty and sweet, but the sweetness isn’t sickly sweet. I almost want it to be sweeter in taste, but then it could get too sweet, so really, don’t listen to me. ;P
I’m also getting some wood and citrus notes, which lo and behold, Stacy notes for the base tea! My tastebuds are getting good! It’s bordering on astringent, but it’s not…definitely has some strength to it.
Second steep…oh this is nice. The base isn’t as strong and the flavors blend nicely. I might even like this resteep more than the first steep! It’s like the first steep would be good to enjoy as a wake up tea and the second in the afternoon with a scone. :) OMG, I really like this steep.
Stacy said she thought it would be too simplistic, but it’s actually very complex! And for those of you who make tea syrups, this would make a really yummy one (hint hint…if you do, please send me some!) ;)
Awesome! So glad you like it! I was so happy with how it came out. If you are getting a mild astringency, I would recommend to use even less tea. There is a really nice sweet spot on this tea where the praline is full and the tea is malty with no astringency. :)
I am so excited for this one!
I measured it with my cute new teaspoon (has a cat on it), but maybe I’ll try the 3/4 teaspoon next time!
Awww, that sounds adorable. 3/4 might work better or even a reduced water temp. I’m not entirely convinced that all measuring spoons provide the exact same amount.
You’re probably right about measuring spoons. I should note, my water temperature was 200 degrees. :)
I think our measuring spoons are smaller than average based on some feedback I’ve heard throughout the years.
Isn’t a tsp 5ml?
Good question, OMGsrsly. I have no idea…and nothing with small enough volumetric measure to actually measure it! One of those volumetric cylinders from chem class comes to mind!
OMGsrsly-It’s slightly under that. What I wonder is how the shape of the spoon affects the amount of leaf used. Our spoons have a very deep bowl and are narrower. So, not as much “surface area”. Leaf naturally sits slightly above the lip, so I am wondering if spoons that are wider end up with more leaf.
Oh, ok. I can see the shape causing different measurements for sure, especially with larger leafed teas. Ours are mostly labelled 5ml in Canada. I might bring one to work and measure it. For science. :)
OMGsrsly-Hmmm, maybe I should measure our teaspoon with our small liquid measuring cup to see if it is accurate.
Alright I gotta order some
Lol @ Stephanie! ;)
This sounds really good.
I just had to get up and look at this thread. I just had to order this tea and 10 others from Butiki tonight. I have not had any willpower since probably 1980.
AllanK, you are too funny! :)
Might as well get them before they’re gone AllanK!
yaaaay