Category: Summer Teas
Sourced from old-growth forests in Yunnan and scented with fragrant rosebuds from the same region, this organic Dian Hong black tea is delicately floral, mellow and romantic. With notes of rose water, caramel and citrus, every sip captures the refined beauty of traditional rose-scenting craftsmanship.
First steep and the aroma alone was worth it—sweet rosewater notes that made the whole kitchen smell like a garden. The old-growth Yunnan leaves brew up smooth and mellow, no bitterness even after a few minutes. I’ve already reordered a second bag.
The rose scent is genuinely from real buds, not artificial flavoring, and it comes through soft rather than overwhelming. I’ve been drinking it iced in the afternoons and the mellow, slightly sweet finish keeps me coming back for another cup.
Brewed this up this morning and the rose water note is unmistakable but not overpowering, it’s almost creamy against the mellow black base. The dry leaves themselves are beautiful—dark and twisted, and they unfurl nicely in the pot. I’ve already made three cups today; this will be my go-to summer te
