{"product_id":"rose-loose-leaf-black-tea-rose-congou-emperor","title":"Rose Loose Leaf Black Tea - Rose Congou Emperor","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eOur Rose loose leaf black tea Rose Congou Emperor is a beautifully refined Chinese black tea layered with rose petals for a smooth, naturally floral cup. Elegant rather than overpowering, it brews to a pale coppery amber infusion with gentle sweetness, graceful rose fragrance and a soft, composed finish — a tea to enjoy slowly in the afternoon or whenever a little extra elegance is called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11wubjp\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eRose Loose Leaf Black Tea Scented with Rose Petals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eRose Congou Emperor is a classic Chinese scented tea made with real care. A fine black tea is layered repeatedly with rose petals during production, allowing the leaf to absorb a naturally floral character that feels fully integrated rather than simply added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eThe result is a cup in which the black tea and rose sit in genuine balance: smooth, poised and quietly distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vh4d6v\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eSmooth Black Tea with an Elegant Floral Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eIn the cup, this Rose loose leaf black tea pours a clear pale copper liquor with a soft amber glow. The flavour is rounded and gently sweet, with the rose note arriving gracefully through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eIt is floral without becoming perfumed, delicate without feeling thin and smooth enough to enjoy slowly with no additions at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14f3ptk\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eA Traditional Chinese Congou-Style Scented Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eThe word \u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eCongou\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from \u003cem data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003egongfu\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning skill and effort, and it suits this tea beautifully. The rose character is developed patiently through repeated scenting, giving the finished blend a more natural and elegant result than a heavily flavoured floral tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eThis makes Rose Congou Emperor an excellent choice for drinkers who enjoy scented teas, but prefer refinement over intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ta0sj\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"efewir\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eBase tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fp0zv8\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eKey ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lv29hp\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale coppery amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jiqxmo\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, gently sweet and elegantly floral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ttr566\" data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eBest enjoyed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Without milk, though a small splash can be added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bdvmi2\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eA Beautiful Afternoon or Occasion Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eRose Congou Emperor is especially well suited to quiet afternoon drinking, special gatherings or moments when a more graceful tea feels right. It has charm without fuss and a fragrance that makes the cup feel instantly more considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eServed black, the floral character is at its clearest. A small amount of milk may be added if preferred, though the rose is best appreciated plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ldzqix\" data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eHow to Brew Rose Congou Emperor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eUse freshly boiled water cooled slightly to around 95°C. Add one heaped teaspoon per cup and steep for 3 to 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eA 3-minute brew keeps the cup lighter and more floral. A 5-minute infusion draws out more body and depth from the black tea base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003eThis blend also makes an elegant iced tea. Brew it double strength, pour over ice and allow it to cool for a softly floral cold serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eYunnan black tea, rose petals, flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eHigh Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3215\"\u003e350 different teas\u003c\/strong\u003e in our collection, we are proud to offer elegant traditional blends alongside fine origin teas, including beautifully scented classics such as Rose Congou Emperor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7691047632932,"sku":"ROCO-50-W02","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7691106713636,"sku":"ROCO-125-W02","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7691106746404,"sku":"ROCO-250-W02","price":9.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7691106779172,"sku":"ROCO-500-W02","price":18.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41240924618930,"sku":"ROCO-60-W02","price":4.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41240926355634,"sku":"ROCO-150-W02","price":7.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/products\/RoseCongouEmperorPM.jpg?v=1778162490","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/rose-loose-leaf-black-tea-rose-congou-emperor","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}