The rose is a flower universally favored. It is ornamental and enjoyed for its pretty face. It has a sweet fragrance that is applied to perfumery for home and body. It is versatile, romantic, and elegant. Phrases that pertain to the rose scatter our conversations. I remember an record album with the title "Days of Wine and Roses". Some speak of something being a 'bed or roses' or 'a rosy future'. Floral essences like rose water were often used as flavoring in recipes in years past. Although vanilla is now universally favored as a basic ingredient in baked goods, the essence of rose has qualities that appeal both to the taste buds and ones sense of smell. When roses are united with tea, a delightful combination of fragrance and flavor result. Roses grown in a backyard flower bed that's free of toxic pesticides can make a pleasant contribution to the tea experience!
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Fresh Rose Petal Tea
1 cup rose petals, fresh, pesticide free
5 tsp. black tea of choice, loose leaf
1/2 tsp. sweet leaf stevia (or other sweetener of choice)
4 cups hot water
Steep ingredients in hot water for 3 - 4 minutes. Decant using tea strainer. Enjoy a cupful plain or with your milk of choice.
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Tisane of Mint 'n' Rose
1 cup rose petals, fresh, pesticide free
3 sprigs spearmint, fresh, pesticide free
1/2 tsp. sweet leaf stevia (or sweetener of choice)
8 cups of hot water
Steep ingredients in hot water for 8 - 10 minutes. Decant using tea strainer. Pour into a teacup and enjoy.
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Diana, Princess of Wales Rose
Jackson & Perkins
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Diana, Princess of Wales Rose
Jackson & Perkins
Lovely! I make a tea with mint from our grove, wild roses from my walks and chamomile, lavender,and lemon balm. I love homemade teas, don't you? They were so popular I sold out the first two weeks at market! Now I'll need to find some more roses somewhere to make more..
ReplyDeleteGuess I won't be able to use my rose petals. It's been a rotten year for Japanese beetles and they've about decimated my roses. I would have brought out the heavy artillery if that would have helped.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound very nice, though.
Hello La Tea Dah...I love any kind of roses....all colors, styles. They are truly the queen of the flower world. Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat a very beautiful rose!
ReplyDeleteHi LaDonna, How are you? It seems like a long time since we've "chatted". :o) I hope your summer has been a good one.
ReplyDeleteThe photo is lovely and the recipes sounds delicious especially the first one. I recently had a rose tea at a local tearoom and it was very good.
Rosewater is used to make a simple syrup for many desserts here. I love it though I know many who think the taste is too strong. There's a milk pudding called mahalabia that is flavored with rosewater. Yummo! Hope your day is a good one. Tammy
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