Typically, I keep a rose black tea stocked in my cupboard. Also typically, I get one called Rose Congou from a local tea shop, but I had no plans to make the treck and get myself downtown, so I thought I would try this from Harney. This rose black is VERY strongly scented, very floral. It’s a yummy flavor, but it is not as full bodied as the one I am used to. The rose flavor almost borders on fruity, especially when iced, but it does not take away from the rosiness of the tea.
Lately, if I do not know what tea I want, or cant decide, I just reach for this. It also blends very well, I sometimes mix a pinch with some white tea, or to genmaicha for a floral/nutty balance. I very frequently mix this with fruity black teas.