Seven Cups Little Rose Tuocha

So its been awhile since I have had any tea, I was in Michigan with family for Thanksgiving and without the internet. When I got home the Package from Seven Cups was waiting for me.

As in a previous blog I said my favorite tea was a black rose tea, this lead me to buying this "little rose tuocha" from Seven Cups. Lets just say I have a new favorite tea.
He Tian Neng is an excellent tea master. The dried leaves have a sweet smell about them.

My first infusion was messed up because I left the leaves in for about seven minutes, needles to say it was very bitter and yet there was a sweet smoky taste as well. The soup ended up being a deep ruby color.
The second infusion I watched the time and only had it steep for three minutes. What an amazing tea! The amber soup was just fantastic. At first an earthy flavor arises it you mouth, then a gentle sweetness takes over. A floral aftertaste, the roses I am guessing, is the parting flavor.
The third infusion was sweeter then the last. The bitterness had left and all the remained was a smoky sweet taste. The rosy floral after taste became a major part of the taste.

What an amazing tea, I was actually so distracted by the taste and aroma of this tea that I forgot to take pictures of the actual soup. Sorry about that I could not help it, I was lost in the moment.

I am glad I bought this tea, Thank you Seven Cups and He Tian Neng.
I have some a lot left if anyone would like to try it.

Black Rose Tea

So my favorite tea as of now has been a Black Rose Tea I bought in China Town, I wish I had more info on it because today I ran out. As I am writing this I am enjoying the last bit of it.
You can see the dried roses that give the tea it's floral taste.
This tea has an aroma that will take your breathe away, it is like walking into a rose garden at full bloom. If you were not sold on the aroma alone the taste was also fantastic. A sweet roses kiss will pass your lips as you drink this tea. There is a subtle yet wonderfully earthy undertone that is paired so well with the floral taste. It will even leave behind a sweet aftertaste that will leave you wanting more. If only I had more. I guess I will have to move on.Even the used tea looks good, I had a picture of the lovely amber color this tea makes, but alas I drunk it and the picture turned out bad. Next time I will make sure the picture is good before I drink it, sorry. I am still learning.

All good things must come to an end, but hopefully one will find something new.