Ingredient
Rose
Rosa rugosa
Origin: Shandong & Gansu, China · Family: Rosaceae
The variety used for Flora Tea is the wrinkled-petal Rosa rugosa, prized for the intensity of its perfume. Buds are harvested just before opening so they arrive in the cup tightly packed and unfold gracefully when wet.
Flavour
Sweet, perfumed, with a soft tannic edge.
Traditional benefits
- ✦High in vitamin C and polyphenols.
- ✦Calming, traditionally used for women's health.
- ✦Supports the digestive system and the kidneys.
Traditional uses are not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal health concerns.
Pairs well with
Green TeaLilyLavender
A short history
Persian and Arab herbalists were distilling rose water from the 9th century. The Chinese rose tea tradition is younger — from the late Ming dynasty — but borrowed the same logic of capturing fleeting floral aromas in something durable.