One doesn’t expect much from a box of teabags on one-dollar clearance at Wal-Mart. This performed right on point. The astringency that I associate with Red Rose has been de-caffed out and what’s left is mild and maybe a little soapy, but not undrinkable. It will be a good carrying mechanism for additives.
I bought regular Red Rose for daughter to try as a replacement for London Cuppa. She finds it too weak. She is drinking it, but I may use it for “foot tea” to help empty the huge box of teabags.