Rose Garden Tea (Caffeine-Free)

Earth and bloom in a single cup. Rose Garden Tea is unlike any floral tea you’ve had before. It’s not just rose — it’s rose alongside the warm, toasted depth of roasted brown rice and roasted black soybean, all sourced directly from Taiwan. Caffeine-free, deeply comforting, and quietly sophisticated, it’s a tea that grounds you and lifts you at the same time.

Most floral teas are light and one-dimensional — pleasant, but fleeting. Rose Garden Tea is different. The roasted black soybean and brown rice create a warm, nutty, almost cocoa-like base that anchors the blend and gives it genuine body and depth. Then the sun-dried Taiwanese rose buds open in the heat of the water, releasing a delicate floral sweetness that floats above the earthiness like petals on a still pond. The result is a cup that feels balanced, complex, and genuinely nourishing.

We think of Rose Garden Tea as a tea for people who want something more than just a pretty cup. Something that satisfies. Something that stays with you. Completely caffeine-free, made entirely from Taiwanese ingredients, and packed in biodegradable pyramid bags — it’s one of the most distinctive blends in our collection.

Product Details

The Ingredients

Sun-Dried Taiwanese Rose Buds

The rose buds used in Rose Garden Tea are whole, sun-dried buds sourced from Taiwan — not rose extract, not artificial flavoring, just the pure, natural flower. In the cup, they release a soft, refined floral sweetness that is elegant without being overpowering. Rose has been used in Asian herbal traditions for centuries, valued for its calming and uplifting qualities and its delicate, feminine fragrance. Here, it plays the lead — lifted by the warmth of the roasted grains beneath it.

Roasted Brown Rice (Genmai)

Roasted brown rice — known as genmai in Japanese tea culture — brings a toasty, nutty warmth to the blend that makes it immediately comforting. When roasted, the natural sugars in the rice caramelize slightly, creating a gentle sweetness and a popcorn-like aroma that gives Rose Garden Tea its distinctive depth. It’s the same ingredient used in Japan’s beloved genmaicha, here reimagined in a fully caffeine-free Taiwanese context.

Roasted Black Soybean

Roasted black soybean is the secret heart of this blend. Deep, rich, and gently savory, it provides a cocoa-like earthiness that you’d never expect from a floral tea — and yet it works beautifully. Black soybean has long been used in Taiwanese and East Asian herbal traditions, valued for its warming properties and rich, satisfying flavor. Roasted, it becomes something remarkable: the grounding anchor that makes Rose Garden Tea feel genuinely nourishing rather than just decorative.

Brewing Guide

Hot Brew — for the full earthy-floral experience

1. Water temperature: 212°F / 100°C (fully boiling)

2. Short steep (3–5 minutes): lighter, more floral — the rose leads

3. Long steep (8–10 minutes): deeper, more roasted — the soybean and rice come forward

4. We recommend the longer steep for the fullest, most satisfying cup

5. Each pyramid bag can be steeped 2 times

Cold Brew — crisp and refreshing

1. Place 1–2 pyramid bags in 600ml / 20 oz of room temperature filtered water
2. Cover and refrigerate for 10 hours
3. Cold brewing softens the roasted notes and brightens the rose — clean, lightly sweet, and beautifully refreshing over ice

Pairing Suggestions

Rose Garden Tea’s earthy warmth and floral finish make it one of the most food-friendly teas in our collection:

• Dark chocolate — the bitterness of good dark chocolate and the toasty soybean are a natural match

• Nutty biscotti, sesame crackers, or almond cookies

• Savory rice crackers or light Japanese-style snacks

• Soft cheeses like brie or a mild goat cheese

• A quiet afternoon break, a moment of creative reflection, or an after-dinner wind-down

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rose Garden Tea taste like?

It’s a beautifully layered cup — warm and earthy from the roasted black soybean and brown rice, with a delicate floral sweetness from the whole Taiwanese rose buds finishing on top. Think of it as the tea equivalent of a warm, nutty dessert garnished with a fresh rose petal. Comforting, sophisticated, and unlike anything you’ve likely tried before.

Is Rose Garden Tea really caffeine-free?

Yes, completely. Rose, roasted brown rice, and roasted black soybean are all naturally caffeine-free — there is no tea leaf in this blend at all. You can enjoy it morning, afternoon, or evening without any concern about caffeine. It’s especially lovely as an after-dinner drink when you want something warm and satisfying but don’t want to disrupt your sleep.

What makes this tea different from other rose teas?

Most rose teas are simply rose petals in hot water — pleasant but light, and over quickly. Rose Garden Tea has genuine depth thanks to the roasted black soybean and brown rice, which give it a warm, nutty, almost cocoa-like base that makes it feel far more substantial and satisfying. It’s a full-bodied herbal blend that happens to be beautifully floral — not a floral tea that happens to have a little body.

Are all the ingredients really from Taiwan?

Yes — every single ingredient in Rose Garden Tea is sourced from Taiwan. The rose buds, the brown rice, and the black soybean are all Taiwanese, hand-blended and packed in Taiwan. For us, that matters. It’s a tea that genuinely represents the agricultural diversity and quality of the island we love.

Can I drink Rose Garden Tea every day?

Absolutely. It’s completely caffeine-free and made from wholesome, natural ingredients — rose, brown rice, and black soybean are all gentle and nourishing. Many people make it part of their afternoon or evening routine as a satisfying, warming drink that doesn’t interfere with sleep.

How is Rose Garden Tea different from the other caffeine-free teas?

Each of our caffeine-free teas has a distinct character. Uncle’s Tea (chrysanthemum and osmanthus) is light, traditional, and floral — the everyday classic. Bonne Nuit (lavender) is calming and sleep-oriented. Rose Garden Tea is the most complex and grounding of the three — its roasted grain base gives it a warmth and body that makes it feel more like a satisfying meal-time companion than a delicate herbal drink. If you want something with real depth and substance, this is your tea.

What are the health benefits of roasted black soybean tea?

Roasted black soybean has been used in East Asian herbal traditions for centuries and is associated with warming, nourishing properties. While we don’t make specific medical claims, it’s a wholesome, natural ingredient with a long history of everyday use across Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. Combined with rose and brown rice, it makes for a genuinely nourishing caffeine-free drink.

The DAE Difference

Rose Garden Tea came from our desire to create a caffeine-free option that didn’t feel like a compromise — something with the same depth, character, and intentionality as our oolong teas, just without any caffeine. The combination of Taiwanese rose, roasted brown rice, and roasted black soybean surprised even us when we first tried it. It’s the kind of cup that makes you pause mid-sip and think: this is actually remarkable.

Every ingredient is sourced from Taiwan. Every bag is plastic-free. Every cup is made to be savored slowly.