Every tea lover and flower enthusiast has probably heard of rose tea. And it's no wonder that this extraordinary tea has become increasingly popular in recent years.
We at INFINITY Flowerbox naturally love roses, but we also love the versatility of the rose and the countless ways it can bring joy and be useful. One of these ways is the delicious rose tea. In this blog post, we would like to tell you what a rose tea is, how to prepare it and why it is 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 long been used successfully in medicine. Rose tea has long been an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it is typically used to regulate and stabilize "Qi", the life energy.
In the meantime, it has even been scientifically tested and found 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 consists of and what its nutritional value is.
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 content 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. 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 about five to six minutes so that the rose aroma can fully develop.
Rose tea can also be prepared as a mixture with other popular tea ingredients. For example, you can add black tea, green tea or some vanilla to the hot water with rose petals. In each of these mixtures, the steeping time should be a little shorter, ideally between three and five minutes.
INFINITY roses are best for viewing 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
The largest part of the drink is water (especially if it is pure herbal rose tea, because then the only ingredients are water and some rose petals).
It seems so simple, but it's true: drinking more water promotes weight loss. Additional water consumption not only helps to naturally suppress appetite, burn more calories and eliminate body waste, but is also key to preventing countless diseases.
Kidney stones, for example, are much less common (or 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 aging and other diseases typically associated with oxidative stress.
Can help with menstrual pain
If you're not already convinced as a woman, you may 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 benefits
As with any supplement, effects and reactions can vary from person to person. In addition to the general benefits listed above, here are some other potential benefits that have been reported or claimed after drinking rose tea:
Healthier skin: The vitamins C and E contained within are known to promote healthier skin. This is especially true when they work together, as they do in rose tea.
Reduced stress: Rose tea, with its vitamins and healthy compounds, 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 is a wonderful option for anyone looking to improve their overall health or warm up on a chilly autumn day.
Whether you prepare it yourself or buy it, we recommend giving rose tea a try. It could be the perfect addition to your daily routine to benefit you both physically and mentally.