A Rose is a Tea Rose

 

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