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The lemongrass cuts through the rose’s sweetness just right, making each cup feel light and calming rather than perfumey. I keep reaching for it whenever I need a break from black tea, and the loose buds unfurl beautifully after a few minutes.

I’ve been steeping this after dinner every night and the lemongrass really balances the sweetness of the rose without turning it into perfume. The leaves uncurl beautifully and give a smooth, soothing second cup that’s just as aromatic as the first.

The rose buds and petals actually hold up beautifully across multiple steeps—second cup was just as fragrant as the first. The lemongrass gives it a subtle lift that keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Perfect afternoon wind-down for me.