The benefits of rose teas and herbal infusions
Rose tea in all its colours
The vegetal and bitter notes of tea can be softened by the gentle fragrance of rose, found in Kusmi Tea's rose green tea. This Chinese green tea is rolled with rose flowers. The result? A fresh, thirst-quenching rose tea.
The intoxicating fragrance of rose also pairs beautifully with the roundness and sweetness of rooibos. This floral blend reveals a liquor in warm hues, somewhere between the orange-red of rooibos and the delicate pink of the flower of the same name. Rose can also be enjoyed on its own, as a herbal infusion. You can even make your own rose infusion. To do so, pick a beautiful fresh rose from your garden (avoid flowers that may have been exposed to pesticides). Remove the petals. Place them in a tea filter and steep them for 3 minutes in water at 90°C. Savour the herbal infusion and enjoy its many benefits.
Rose tea, many benefits
Beyond their flavours, rose, tea and rooibos are said to have antioxidant properties that are beneficial to combine! As an infusion, rose is used as a tonic drink. Its analgesic properties are said to relieve sore throats and ulcers. Rose petals contain mineral salts, micronutrients essential to the proper functioning of the body. Rose infusion is also said to have antioxidant properties, thanks to its vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system, may contribute to wound healing, helps maintain healthy blood vessels, may have a positive effect on our mood, and may even aid weight loss! Its antioxidant effect may help slow ageing. What more could you ask for? Like rose, tea too is said to release beneficial antioxidants
Unlike tea, rooibos (although it is nicknamed “red tea”) contains no theine. But guess what? It is also rich in antioxidants! Rose tea is therefore said to be good for both health and the palate. Connoisseurs particularly appreciate the Grasse rose.
The Grasse rose, a flower of every temptation
Perfumers, growers, residents of Grasse and tourists all agree: the Grasse rose is magical. Both beautiful and deliciously fragrant, it fully deserves its noble reputation. But where does it come from? Its real name is Centifolia, etymologically meaning “a hundred petals”. Legend has it that it originated in the Caucasus and began to be cultivated in Europe as early as the 16th century. Today, the Centifolia rose reigns over the lovely town of Grasse, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, which produces 80 tonnes every year.
How is the Grasse rose grown and processed?
Imagine: entire fields covered in roses that have just bloomed, fragrant lanes, producers sharing their passion with you through picking, distillation and tasting workshops… No need to pinch yourself, this is no dream. The spectacle of Centifolia rose harvests takes place every May in Grasse. Fragile and delicate, the “May rose” must be picked shortly after blooming. It is hand-picked early in the morning, before the sun is too high in the sky and the heat strips its petals, using gestures passed down from generation to generation. The petals are then processed on site to avoid damaging the flower during transport. They become rose water, essential oil, or may also be candied or crystallised. An unforgettable sensory experience. The Grasse rose produces abundant, vivid pink flowers. Their fragrance is particularly powerful and sweet. The May rose is therefore ideal for flavouring teas or herbal infusions!
Thé White Alain Ducasse, a raspberry and rose tea
Is your mouth watering? Discover our Thé White Alain Ducasse with delicate raspberry and rose flavours. A perfect tea for tea time with friends!