Every tea lover and flower enthusiast has probably heard of rose tea. And it is no wonder that this extraordinary tea has become increasingly popular in recent years.
We at INFINITY Flowerbox love roses, of course, but we also love the versatility of the rose and the countless ways it can bring joy and be useful. One of these possibilities is the delicious rose tea. In this blog post, we'll tell you what rose tea is, how to make it and why it's so wonderful.
What is rose tea?
Rose tea is an aromatic herbal drink made from the petals and buds of a rose. For thousands of years, roses have had many uses other than just standing in a vase, being admired or expressing love and admiration for a person.
The tea has many health benefits and has therefore been used successfully in medicine for a long time. Rose tea has long been an important component of traditional Chinese medicine, where it is generally used to regulate and stabilize the "Qi", the life energy.
It has now even been scientifically tested and established that rose tea actually has numerous positive effects on people's health and lives.
Nevertheless, as with any drink or food, it is important to know exactly what it is made of and what nutritional value it has.
Nutritional information for rose tea
Although the drink has zero calories, it also has zero grams of healthy carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fiber or sugar.
Instead, rose tea shines with its high levels of vitamins A, C and E, as well as iron and calcium. Roses have antioxidant properties due to the large number of phytonutrients, i.e. natural chemical substances that protect a plant from insects, germs and other potential dangers in nature.
How to prepare rose tea
Rose tea is incredibly easy to prepare. You simply take a few clean and fresh rose petals and steep them in boiling water. For pure rose tea, leave the petals in the water for around five to six minutes so that the rose aroma can fully develop.
Rose tea can also be prepared as a blend with other popular tea ingredients. For example, you can add black tea, green tea or a little vanilla to the hot water with rose petals. In any of these blends, the brewing time should be slightly shorter, ideally between three and five minutes.
INFINITY roses are best for looking at and smelling and not for homemade tea, but they are a beautiful sight while you enjoy your tea.
The advantages and benefits of rose tea
Most of the drink consists of water (especially if it is pure herbal rose tea, because then the only ingredients are water and a few rose petals).
It seems so simple, but it's true: drinking more water promotes weight loss. Not only does additional water consumption help to naturally suppress appetite, burn more calories and eliminate body waste, but it is also key to preventing countless diseases.
Kidney stones, for example, occur much less frequently (or are at least easier to treat) in people with high water consumption.
It is rich in antioxidants
Another important benefit of rose tea is that it is naturally rich in antioxidants. These are compounds that prevent cell damage, premature ageing and other diseases typically associated with oxidative stress.
Can help with menstrual pain
If you're a woman and not yet convinced, you might be now, as rose tea can actually help with menstrual pain. Symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, dizziness, back pain and headaches can be relieved by using rose tea - without additional painkillers or ibuprofen!
Other possible advantages
As with any medicinal product, everyone has different effects and reactions. In addition to the general benefits listed above, here are some other possible benefits that have been reported or claimed after drinking rose tea:
Healthier skin: The vitamins C and E it contains are known to make the skin healthier. This is all the more true when they work in combination, as is the case with rose tea.
Less stress: Rose tea and the vitamins and healthy compounds it contains can help the drinker feel more relaxed. Other potential mental benefits include lower stress levels.
Stronger immune system: Rose tea has been shown to help fight cold symptoms and provide relief.
Conclusion
As you can see, rose tea offers so many benefits that it's a wonderful option for anyone looking to improve their overall health or warm up on a chilly fall day.
Whether you make it yourself or buy it, we recommend you give rose tea a try. It could be the perfect addition to your daily routine to do you some good, both physically and mentally.