★★★★☆
I've been searching for a replacement for a discontinued rose black tea I loved in years past. This tea comes closer than most, with a strong flavor of roses - not just a few pretty rose petals in the blend for looks.
Our Summer Rose tea invokes the sweet lingering fragrance of late summer roses winding up a garden trellis. Mellow and deliciously floral, this rose tea is balanced with the bright briskness of a Ceylon black tea.
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I've been searching for a replacement for a discontinued rose black tea I loved in years past. This tea comes closer than most, with a strong flavor of roses - not just a few pretty rose petals in the blend for looks.
I absolutely love this tea. Definitely aromatic, but a delight with each sip.
I love rose scent, but rose flavor can be a bit much. In this case, the rose flavor was not overpowering.
I really like rose, and rose water deserts and tea, this hits the spot. I had it with lemon and sweetener first, and it is floral and fruity with a very delicate rose flavor. Tonight I brewed the summer rose with cream black tea, and had it with half and half and sweetener, and it tastes like Turkish delight!
Fragrant real rose petals and black tea. I even used this to save a bad boba milk tea I ordered to-go. Will be buying again
The black tea used here is powerful, in my opinion too powerful, and I don't really get the rose taste. This tea is good if you like a strong black tea with a hint of another flavor. Tastes pretty good in a latte.
A very refreshing tea for the cold days!
The rose comes through beautifully in the aroma, not so much the taste. I couldn't taste it all, actually.
ETA: After a second brewing with a lower steeping temp, the rose did come through ok, though it still wasn't anything to write home about. :/
What a delight! I was really looking forward to this one, and it hits the mark. I love black tea and the rose pairs beautifully. Great in the afternoon. Invokes a lovely Victorian era feel.
With the suggested steeping time of 3 minutes, it's too mild in flavor. It tastes like rosebuds on their own, with no hint of the black tea. But, when I doubled the steeping time it was quite good. It's light and summery with a little bit of pleasant bitterness from the black tea leaves. The leaves re-steep really well.
OMG! SO GOOD! This is one of my favourites! Will be ordering again shortly
Still one of my favorites, it makes a refreshing iced tea. I love rose flavored teas and find that this one has a nice balance of floral to black tea.
I love this tea. The rose taste is so yummy and the black tea is so good.
I picked up some tea in Russia with roses in it... I was hoping I could find something similar here, as it was so good. This isn't quite the same flavor profile, but it is very close and quite good.
This is officially my new favorite tea. It's a shame it is classified as a summer blend because it is incredible any time of the year. The rose is very pronounced without overpowering the rich black tea. This one will be very hard to top.
Pretty good for a morning tea. Can't really taste any floral but you can smell it. Very nice.
Very nice rose notes, I love rose flavored everything, very fresh tasting. Good on its own or with cream and honey
Has become a favorite black tea. Perfectly blended so the rose flavor doesn’t overwhelm.
It's yummy! I like all things rose-flavored, so I like this tea. However, the rose flavor is a bit...artificial-tasting? Still good, though!
I bought this tea to attempt to dupe another tea and it’s worked very well for me! The rose flavor is strong and you really should listen to the recommended amount and steep time. Normally I mix 1 tsp of this tea with 1/2 tsp of English breakfast tea and steep in boiling water for 3 min. This works perfectly for me.
I'm read the reviews saying it really, really tasted like rose, but still didn't expect the rose assault on my taste buds. It's good, but I don't usually put sweetener in my tea and felt like this tea needed it to mellow out some of the rose notes.
Usually rose tea sounds so elegant and tastes like perfume or soap. But this one, which I tried blended with Cream tea because I wasn't sure I was adventurous enough to try it straight, had a pleasant summery rose flavor like its name and definitely was good blended with Adagio's Cream tea. I enjoyed it with a splash of milk, and it was also quite good cold. I can see myself trying it iced this summer. It would be perfect for a Victorian garden-party tea, hot or cold.
Simple but good. Wish it had a bit more rose in it. The black tea itself is still at the forefront but the rose lingers in the back to make a nice gentle and relaxing cup.
This has become one of my favorite iced teas. The rose hint in the refreshing black tea feels like drinking summertime.
Nice flowery flavor. Good if you like rose flavor. Definitely tastes like real roses, not perfume.
What a lovely romantic tea. Great with cream or as a latte
One of my last purchases was Summer Rose black tea; it became my favorite along with the black teas 'Caramel' and 'Cream'. I love both the taste of this tea and the very strong, concentrated aroma of natural dried rose petals
Super strong rose smell that I love. Solid base of black tea. Very refreshing yet strong.
Rose flavor is strong but it's perfect for a floral tea addict like me.
My favorite flavored black tea. Not weird or fake tasting, just a little extra aroma. A staple in my tea pantry.
This tea is one of my favorite teas at adagio. It’s super fragrant, has a natural sweetness and is smooth. If you like the scent and taste of roses, than this tea is for you
This tea made me realize I like rose flavorings, usually I stay away fearing the floral flavor is too much. I think the balance struck here is great, it doesn't get to be so extreme as to be perfumey.
This rose tea is very good; It has a strong rose flavor, but it's not overpowering.
This is absolutely my new favorite tea. I am an avid gardener and so I gravitate more towards floral teas and this was everything I hoped for and more. Not only can you you smell the beautiful rose garden in a cup but every sip reassured me winter won’t lasts forever.
The summer rose made me feel very happy. It reminds me of Oakland cemetery in the spring when the roses are blooming and you can smell them everywhere.
Rose is one of my favorite scents and flavors. My aunt used to make rose petal jam, and we would have jars and jars of it in the fridge and I always thought it was yummy. This tea reminds me of that. It's a tea rose (no pun intended). In the bag and once brewed. If you've ever smelled or tasted rosewater, this tea tastes like that. Might not be for everyone, but I love it! Very nostalgic.
A new addition to my 'favorites' list :)
Glad the rose flavor really comes through! So far I've been drinking it hot, but looking forward to trying it iced in warmer weather.
The rose flavor was great. I enjoyed this tea. I did a second brew and put it in the fridge to make an ice tea out of it.
When it says rose, it means rose. Perfumy and overpowering, it's like drinking a bouquet. If you aren't a fan of floral teas, this is not for you.
I didn't think I'd like rose tea, but this is delicious. With a touch of milk it's a nice afternoon tea.
Love the floral notes. Nice when I want something lightly flavored.
This is a good blending tea as a base. Mixes well with fruit teas.
Fantastic tea to sip while reading a book. The smell is amazing, and it sets the kind up for a good fantasy novel.
I had a black tea/rose once at a tea shop and couldn't find after that. So I tried it here and it tastes the same!!! Will definitely buy again.
This is my favorite tea I've ever had. It has a mild sweet flavor and not too overpowering.
Nicely fragrant; really pleasing to drink in the morning
My perfect tea. A friend of mine had this and I drank it all the time when I lived with them, and afterward, I tried for years to replicate it by adding rose petals to my black tea. It wasn't the same, and I finally caved in and bought myself a bag of Summer Rose. No regrets, it's as good as I remembered.
I was immediately hit with the strong rose smell before even brewing! I was excited to know this tea meant business as it turned a pretty red color while brewing. The black tea is crisp and pleasant while paring well with the strong presence of rose. It has a natural sweetness that comes out as it cools which probably means it makes a delightful ice tea. If you love florals or you're someone trying to get adventurous with their black tea, this is perfect! I knocked down one star, because it admittedly can hit the palette as a little soapy and the high caffeine can make your mouth dry.
I liked this more as an iced tea than a hot one. Will be great for summer
Did not expect to like this one, a bit perfume-y but a great tea.