MARIAGE FRÈRES Rouge - Chá rooibos Bourbon

The vanilla aroma is subtle but really comes through after the recommended 5-minute steep, making it feel quite luxurious. I've been drinking it every afternoon this week—perfect for a quiet moment.

The vanilla aroma is subtle but present, not overpowering, and the rooibos base gives it a smooth finish. I've been steeping it for exactly 5 minutes at 95°C and the flavor comes through perfectly balanced.

The brewing instructions were spot on—at 95°C for five minutes, the rooibos base stays smooth without turning bitter. It’s a solid everyday red tea, though I wish the bourbon vanilla note lingered a bit longer after the cup cools.