Taking a cue from JacquelineM, we prepared this one today with 3 parts Rose Scented to 1 part Keemun Mao Feng. It was delicious, it was lovely, it was sweet! I could not tell a big difference from how it tasted when steeping just Rose Scented by itself, so I think I may try it again with a 1/1 ratio. The experimenting is fun, but I do also love this one just as it is. Today I noticed more of the spicy-peppery rose scent than I did before, and perhaps it was the addition of Mao Feng that brought that out for me. We took it sans additions – this is sweet and smooth.
Comparing the Rose Congou with this, I would say Rose Congou is slightly bolder (but not brash!) and maybe has a tiny touch of astringency, but a good kind that lets you know you are drinking TEA! They are both great teas. I agree with JacquelineM, there is a place for both in the cupboard!
