Since ancient times, roses have been used in herbal medicine and are full of healthful properties. Different teas use different parts of the rose plant in their blends: rose petals, for example, may be used in sweet, mellow blends to add floral notes, while rose hips may be used in fruity, tart blends. Even though rose hips and petals differ in taste and in the benefits they confer, both are delicious additions to herbal and caffeinated drinks.

The benefits of rose petal tea

Loose leaf tea tastes mellow, floral when flavored with rose petals. The following are some of the many benefits of rose petals:

1. Assisting in anxiety reduction

There are many benefits to drinking rose tea, including reducing anxiety and stress. The effects of rose petals on stress levels and sleep have been studied, and they are shown to have a relaxing effect. Teas with l-theanine and other therapeutic ingredients, like lavender and chamomile, often include rose petals as part of flavored tea blends.

2. Enhancing digestion

Using rose petals as a digestive aid for centuries in the Middle East has been proven to improve digestion and soothe stomach troubles. The mild laxative effects of rose petals can help with digestion when consumed as a tea.

3. Taking care of cramps

Is your period causing you pain? Tea made from rose petals can provide relief from cramps during this time of the month. The soothing properties of rose tea make it a great alternative to painkillers and over-the-counter medicines when it comes to period symptoms, both physical and mental.

4. A rich source of antioxidants

Rose hips and petals are both rich in antioxidants. Free radicals are harmful to our bodies, so antioxidants play a vital role in warding them off and promoting cell health in the body. In addition, they may be able to prevent degenerative diseases like cancer. The antioxidant content of tea is hard to beat! If you want to up your antioxidant intake, a cup of tea is a must!

5. It contains antimicrobial properties

It is believed that rose petals have antimicrobial properties that can help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Taking rose tea regularly can help boost your wellbeing and ward off harmful microorganisms.

6. Keeping inflammation at bay

Additionally, rose flower extract has been shown to reduce inflammation. The anti-inflammatory properties of rose tea can help you ease the symptoms of inflammation, whether you suffer from arthritis or are just looking for a way to ease temporary pain.

Advantages of rosehip tea

They have a slightly cranberry-like flavor, and are sweet and tart. They are often added to fruity flavored blends, and many of our herbal teas contain them. Rose hip tea can be beneficial in the following ways:

1. It is rich in antioxidants

The antioxidant content of rose hips is also extremely high, just as that of rose petals. Degenerative diseases can be prevented by antioxidants, which help to fight off harmful free radicals.

2. Contains a lot of vitamin C

Besides being high in Vitamin C, rose hips have many other health benefits, such as boosting the immune system and helping the body absorb iron.

3. Irritation reduction

It has also been shown that rose hips can reduce inflammation, much like rose petals. It can relieve arthritis pain as well as aches and pains associated with chronic inflammatory conditions.

4. Keeping the skin healthy

As a result of their ability to improve cell longevity and reduce the signs of aging, rose hips are known to promote healthy skin. Hydration is also a benefit of rose tea, which is good for the skin.

The brewing of rose tea

It depends on what other ingredients are present in the tea blend as to how you should brew rose tea. When steeping black tea with rose petals, we recommend bringing the water to a rolling boil and steeping for three to five minutes. Similarly, herbal teas should be steeped for six minutes, but the water should be boiling. The steeping time for other types of tea, like green tea, white tea, and oolong tea, should be shortened.We offer rose teas ArtfulTea offers a variety of teas that contain rose petals and rose hips. A few examples are:

Black tea with midnight rose petals

This organic black tea is blended with just the right amount of red rose petals. It makes for an aromatic, flavorful cup with a sweet, floral character. You can enjoy this tea hot or iced, and you will find it to be quite refreshing.

Rooibos Raspberry Rose Petal Tea

The perfect blend of fruit and rose petals. Mouth-watering, silky, and aromatic! Herbal infusions such as these are excellent when served hot, but iced tea is truly special. 

This herbal tea contains lavender and lullabies

Would you like some help falling asleep and relaxing? Experience the calming effects of this blend. Our tea was created after customers repeatedly requested a natural blend that would help them sleep. With chamomile, lavender, roses, sweet orange peel, and calendula petals, this organic herbal infusion promotes peaceful sleep.

Tea made from Tuscan Sun Herbals

Flowers, fruit, and herbs blend together to create a colorful blend that reminds us of a sunny Tuscan meadow. An herbal blend with soothing therapeutic properties combining lavender and orange blossoms with apple, linden, and melissa leaves.

It is an herbal tea made from green rooibos with blossoms.It contains rooibos, rose petals, blueberries, sunflower petals, and cornflower petals.