S-CN-009
Rose Black
玫瑰红茶
Scented large-leaf black, from Yunnan, China.
Scented and blended tea
Rose Black is strongest on sweetness, body and smoothness. Typical tasting words: rose, dark chocolate, malt, honey. Originating from Yunnan, this tea leverages Dianhong’s cocoa and honey profile by marrying it with local edible Kushui or Damascus roses. Prized in Yunnan as an everyday comforting infusion, frequently sweetened or served over ice in casual tea cafes.
Also known as Mei Gui Dian Hong and Rose Dianhong.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Yunnan, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica and Rosa rugosa
- Harvest
- Spring to summer leaf, scented summer
- Elevation
- high
- Oxidation
- 90 to 100%
- Roast
- very light
- Leaf
- twisted
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- low
Made by: withering, then rolling, then full oxidation, then drying, then blending and scenting with rose petals, then final bake.
Caffeine
A cup of Rose Black carries a typical estimate of 50 mg of caffeine, within a range of 40 to 65 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 90 to 95 °C | 2.5 min, 3 min, 4 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 5 g | 90 to 95 °C | 15 s, 20 s, 30 s, 45 s, 60 s, 80 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 6 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- breakfast
- afternoon
- cold_weather
Pairs with pastry, chocolate and scones_cakes. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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