2020 Shangdong Rose Harvest (Rose Valley)
Perfect little whole rosebuds picked dew-fresh and slow-dried for an enchanting and sweet floral flavor. A graceful, sweet, and fragrant infusion.
Shangdong has a long recorded rose cultivation history of more than 1300 years starting during the Tang Dynasty by a monk named Cijing. During the Qing dynasty, the Pingyin region became a major premium rose production center in China.
Naturally caffeine-free, Rose has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years for its many health benefits. Some of our favorite health benefits of Rose Tea include the opening of the shen, a term used in TCM for the spirit/heart. If your energy is low and you feel your heart has closed off Rose Tea is a great Heart Opener in accordance with TCM.
Rose Tea also boosts skin health, digestion and has anxiety/stress-relieving effects.
Tea Notes
- Appearance: Translucent, pale golden liquor.
- Aroma: Graceful, sweet, fragrant rose.
- Flavour: Floral, marshmallows, delicate rose, earthy. Flavour can be enhanced with honey.
- Mouthfeel: Soothing, smooth, delicate, and light.
Brewing idea
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5-8g of buds per teacup (150-200ml). Boil fresh, filtered water at 80℃, steep for 5-15 minutes.
