Rose Tea Congou Black Aromatic Loose Leaf 100g
Rose Congou - Emperor
Rose Congou, The Emperor of Teas is just so good it makes you smile after every sip. A non-broken black tea from China, complex and rich its character is exquisitely delicate when infused.
Congou is now the generic name for a quality black China tea, but the original Chinese words...
(kong hu te) translated means (elaborately prepared tea)
Scented teas have been around for a long time and are produced from recipes passed down through the ancestors, before essential oils were available rose was one of the easiest scents to absorb, the blooms would be collected from all around the plantation and scattered liberally into the tea, today the process is the same apart from natural oils are used to speed up and regulate the process ensuring a consistently great taste.
China/Fujian Province
The finest tea is layered with rose petals in carefully monitored conditions to absorb the scent of the flowers as the traditional method. When opening the bag the natural fragrance instantly fills the room. This would be a good welcome to the world of floral tea for the newcomer, but be warned scented tea will never be the same again.
Region: Fujian Province
Origin: China
Guide: Medium
Antioxidant Content: High
Growing Altitudes: 1500 – 4900 feet above sea level
Infusion Colour: Light with ta ouch of coppery colour
Grade: FOP (Flowery Orange Pekoe)
Aroma: Floral - roses
Process: Orthodox (Traditional leafy), Small batch crafted.
Ingredients: Black tea, and Rose petals.
Taste: This tea is layered 5 times with rose petals, which give the tea a delicate and ethereal rose character
