Scented Tea

Rose Black Tea玫瑰红茶

Méiguī Hóngchá

Scented Tea Yunnan

Yunnan black tea blended with dried rose petals. The rose adds floral sweetness that complements the honey notes of Dianhong.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Rose Honey Sweet

Secondary Notes

Malt Floral
Body Medium
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Rose Black Tea

In the cup, Rose Black Tea is best understood as a scented tea built around rose, honey, and sweet. The secondary notes of malt and floral give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a medium body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Rose Black Tea is associated with Yunnan in China, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Diverse terrain from tropical to alpine. Ancient tea trees and pu'er origin. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: scented tea is typically repeated contact with fresh flowers or aromatic botanicals so the base tea absorbs fragrance. For Rose Black Tea, the oxidation level is 95% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 90C with about 5g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 20 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 4 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Rose Black Tea, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $12-$28 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for afternoon focus. With moderate caffeine and a medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Rose Black Tea

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 90°C
First Steep 20s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Rose Black Tea comes from Yunnan (云南) in China Province . Diverse terrain from tropical to alpine. Ancient tea trees and pu'er origin.

Oxidation Level

95%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Rose Black Tea vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

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