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Rose White

玫瑰白茶

Scented white blend, from Blend, China.

Scented and blended tea

Rose White is strongest on floral, smoothness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: rose, apricot, honey, cut hay. Draws on Chinese traditions of scenting delicate white tea bases like Bai Mudan with fresh, aromatic roses. Admired for its visual beauty and fragrant profile, making it a popular choice for afternoon relaxation.

Also known as White Tea with Rose and Rose Pai Mu Tan.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness3bitterness1astringency1umami1brightness2body2smoothness4aroma intensity4finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral5fruity1vegetal2marine0nutty0toasty0malty0honey2spicy0woody0earthy0smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit1tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Blend, China
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis with Rosa rugosa petals/buds
Harvest: spring
Elevation: mid
Oxidation: 5 to 15%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: bud and leaf
Price band: mid-range
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: withering, then drying, then blending with whole dried rose petals.

Caffeine

A cup of Rose White carries a typical estimate of 25 mg of caffeine, within a range of 15 to 35 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	80 to 85 °C	3 min, 4 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	6 to 10 hours

Up to 3 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
evening
afternoon
relaxing
social
meditation

Pairs with pastry, sweets, fruit and scones_cakes. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.