I sometimes make a cup of this just for the wonderful scent it provides. It reminds me of the soft tea rose soap my English grandmother kept. Very nostalgic and sweet. I’m not always easily sold into drinking a white tea, but I am glad I gave this one a try. This is a bit strong for a white in my opinion, so I steep it for a shorter time- I like it best with a little cane sugar and a milder flavor. The rose becomes overshadowed by the tea’s tannins and transforms from a fresh rose into a dried potpourri if steeped too long. Maybe that’s desirable to some, but I want a clean, fresh spring feel from this tea and that’s how I make it!
