Rose Corolla Flowers

Not a tea since there is but the one ingredient. As with some other botanicals, there has been a bit of a wait. These fully bloomed, lush, deep red roses (2 or 3 in a mug will do nicely) brew a naturally soft sweet cup. The harvesting began mid April and will end soon in May, with workers starting to pick before dawn.

(The producer suggests an iced version — a true rosé color — topped with raspberries.)

Use spring water at a temperature of 80° to 90° C. (180° to 195° F.) and multiple short steepings.