Rose Buds

Rose flowers, especially buds, contain a high intensity of vitamin C, which by far exceeds the levels in fresh fruits like tomato, orange, and grapefruit. This makes it an exceptional herbal tea to maintain healthy and radiant skin and fight off colds and flu more easily.

Rosebuds have been added to teas and hot beverages for years. They complement all drinks from green to black and even herbal teas like peppermint and rooibos.

General Information

Roses are millions of years old; You used them in cooking back in Ancient Roman times. Romans also used these flower buds as confetti at parties, for perfume, and in some pharmaceutical applications.

Roses with eight petals were conceived as symbols of rebirth during the Renaissance. Through this time, the rose also became known for war. The War of the Roses happened when York and Lancaster of England went to war; the battle earned this name because the red rose represented Lancaster, and the white rose represented York.

Roses were a luxury item in the 17th century, with some royals in Europe counting rose buds and rose water as authorised tender. Despite this, Europe didn’t cultivate roses until the 18th century. The cultivation process was introduced to Europe from China, where they had already been growing the plants for quite a while. From Europe, they sailed to America with immigrants coming to the new world.

Rosebuds are usually applied to infuse flavour into foods, but they taste floral and earthy, with a slight sweetness. Some people may say the flavour of rosebuds is similar to strawberries. They have a light, sweet fruit flavour with a nice, smooth texture in addition to their beauty.

• Unsweetened, No added sugar.
• All-natural, no added colour

Best ways to use Rose Buds

• Rose-infused beverages: 

  Rosebuds can add a complex floral taste to juices, lemonades, and iced tea. Add some fresh rosebuds to release the flavour, and turn them into a cold, fruity beverage. You can also freeze Rosebuds into ice cubes for a gorgeous and delicious punch.

• Rose simple syrup:

  Mix equal parts of water and sugar in a pot and bring it to a boil. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. Reduce to a simmer and stir in drained or fresh rosebuds. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it sheer for about 10 minutes. Strain out the rosebuds with an excellent sifter and allow the syrup to chill. Rose simple syrup can be delicious in cocktails, tea, and lemonade.

• Rose sugar:

  Chop up one-half cup of rosebuds and combine them with two cups of sugar. Flow the sugar into a tight tin and store it in a cold, dark location for about one week. Strain the sugar in a sieve into a clean glass jar to separate the petals. A few of them can remain. This floral sugar is excellent for tea or to sprinkle on top of cookies.

• Rose butter:

  Chop up aromatic rose buds and mix them into softened butter. Press the butter into a ramekin and chill until it’s ready to eat. You can also add finely ground sugar or nut extract for additional sweetness. This soft butter is perfect served on crackers, biscuits, or fruity muffins.

• Rosewater:

  Rose-infused water provides a great way to combine the flavour of the rose into a whole dish, such as sponge cake, custard, or other baked goods.

Serving Suggestions

The rosebuds are always appreciated as a food ingredient. They are perfect ingredients for use in culinary. Dried rose buds are used as topping for foods and sweets, mixed in yogurt, desserts, and tea infusion.

Storage

Small and Large Natural Rose Buds will stay at their best for four months. Our buds are very easy to look after – store them at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.