Yunnan Mo Hong Rose · First Water Harvest | Ink-Red Dried Rose Blooms

There is a rose that grows in Yunnan that looks like no other.

Mo Hong, the Ink Rose. Deep crimson petals layered tight and full, the color of red so saturated it reads almost dark, almost purple, like ink dissolving in water. These are first-water harvest blooms, the earliest and finest pick of the season, when the flowers are at peak fragrance and the petals hold their form completely through drying.

The supplier's claim is a bold one: the most beautiful Mo Hong rose in all of Yunnan. Looking at these blooms, it is not hard to believe.

What you'll find in the cup:

Drop one whole bloom into hot water and watch the petals slowly open, releasing a fragrance that is deep and full, richer and more complex than ordinary dried roses. The liquor runs a warm ruby red. The taste is naturally sweet with a rounded floral depth that lighter rose varieties cannot match. Long finish. Warming. The kind of cup that slows you down.

Origin: Yunnan Province, China

Variety: Mo Hong Rose (墨红玫瑰), ink-red cultivar

Grade: First water harvest (头水), peak-season early pick

Appearance: Large full blooms, deep crimson, petals intact and well-formed

Fragrance: Deep, rich, full rose fragrance

Liquor: Warm ruby red, clear

Taste: Naturally sweet, rounded floral depth, long warm finish

Brew guide: 90°C water · 1 to 2 whole blooms per cup · 2 to 3 minutes · pairs beautifully with honey or rock sugar · cold brew overnight for a stunning iced rose tea

Storage: Cool, dry place away from light and moisture

The deepest red Yunnan grows. In your cup.