Rossettitea (A tributea to Christina Rossetti)

A lush, bittersweet blend—dark and floral, with tart fruit and a cool whisper, like temptation lingering on the tongue. This tea is romance and ruin, longing and restraint, echoing the haunting beauty of Rossetti’s words.

Ingredients:

• Ceylon – Deep and steady, like words etched into time.
• Rose Petals – Soft, fragrant, and wistful, like a love letter never sent.
• Hibiscus – Tart and dramatic, the taste of forbidden fruit.
• Dried Orange Peel – A bright, golden contrast to the darkness.
• Peppermint – A cool breath at the end, like the ghost of something lost.

Brew Upon Your Favor:

1. Heat water to 200°F (93°C) – hot enough to steep desire and regret alike.
2. Steep for 4–6 minutes, letting the florals and fruit unfold like a tragic tale.
3. Strain and sip—a touch of honey intensifies the sweetness, while taken plain, the tartness lingers.
4. Optional: Drink while reading Goblin Market, resisting or indulging in the fruit as you choose.

Tasty Notes:

First Sip: A dark black tea base, grounding and rich.
Mid-Palate: Hibiscus and rose bloom—a bright, tangy longing.
Finish: Orange lingers on the tongue, cooling into peppermint’s soft farewell.

Best Enjoyed When:

• Reading poetry by candlelight, wrapped in velvet and melancholy.
• Contemplating desire, restraint, and the space between them.
• Knowing that some sweetness, once tasted, is never forgotten.

A tea for dreamers, poets, and those who know the weight of a single, whispered word.