Description
Red Rose Original Full Flavored Black Tea (Pack of 2) is a traditional, robust black tea bundle designed for drinkers who prefer a bold, classic, and deeply satisfying "true" tea flavor. Red Rose is a historic brand (established in the late 19th century) highly regarded for its consistent, no-nonsense quality and its signature inclusion of orange pekoe leaves.
What Comes in the Bundle?
- Quantity: You receive a Pack of 2 boxes.
- Tea Bags Per Box: Each box contains 100 tea bags.
- Total Yield: The bundle provides a massive total of 200 tea bags, making it an excellent, cost-effective pantry staple for daily drinkers.
Flavor Profile & Leaf Quality
- Specially Blended Strong Black Tea: This isn't a weak or subtle blend. It is specifically crafted to be "Full Flavored," utilizing a blend of high-quality black teas sourced from premier tea estates around the world (primarily Kenya, Ceylon, India, and Indonesia).
- Orange Pekoe: The backbone of Red Rose is its high concentration of Orange Pekoe and Pekoe cut black tea leaves. "Orange Pekoe" is a leaf grading term indicating fine, whole, or large unbroken leaves taken from the top of the tea plant, which yields a incredibly clean, bright amber color and a smooth, non-bitter finish.
- The Taste: Brisk, robust, and full-bodied with a classic astringency. It is strong enough to easily cut through milk and sugar without losing its rich tea character, making it very similar in style to a traditional British or Irish Breakfast blend.
Dietary & Key Features
- Contains Caffeine: As a pure black tea, it naturally contains a moderate amount of caffeine (typically around 40 to 45 milligrams per cup, which is about half the caffeine of a standard cup of coffee). It provides a clean, sustained morning or afternoon energy lift without the jitters.
- 100% Pure: Contains zero artificial flavors, preservatives, or gluten. It is simply pure, high-quality black tea leaves.
- Versatile Brewing: Formulated specifically to taste excellent whether served piping hot or crisp and ice-cold.
How to Prepare It
1. The Perfect Hot Cup
- Bring fresh, cold water to a full, rolling boil (212°F). Black tea requires maximum heat to properly unlock its deep tannins.
- Pour 8 fluid ounces of boiling water directly over 1 tea bag.
- Steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preferred strength.
- Serving Tip: Red Rose is robust enough to be enjoyed "British style"—stir in a splash of whole milk (or cream) and a cube of sugar.
2. Refreshing Southern-Style Iced Tea
Because of its clean finish, Red Rose is a highly popular choice for making large batches of clear, non-cloudy iced tea.
- Brew 4 to 5 tea bags in 4 cups (1 quart) of boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Remove the bags. If you like sweet tea, stir in your sugar or honey while the liquid is still hot so it dissolves completely.
- Add 4 cups of cold water or ice cubes to cool it down, and chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice with a fresh lemon wedge.