Expert Recipes for Rose Petal Beverages

Ever heard of rose petal beverages?

This colourful queen of flowers is more than beauty and fragrance. 

Its velvety petals are loaded with healing medicinal properties. 

Though this fragrant flower is grown for the production of essential oil and rose water. But, apart from being an integral part of make-up and beauty, rose petals also belong to your plate. Not as a decorative, but as a full course beverage!

I will tell you why!

It’s sweet, astringent and cooling.

Rose petals are rich in flavonoids and fruit sugars. It contains fructose, glucose, maltose and amino acids. Rose petals contain many essential oils like citronellol, geraniol, eugenol, nerol and phenyl ethanol.

That’s not it!

The nutritious petals also contain vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, along with folic acid. Further, it’s a rich source of potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, sodium, copper, iodine, chromium, and nickel. 

Now that’s an impressive nutrition profile to present!

Brimmed with truck-load of nutrients, rose petals are absolutely edible. They can be used in different ways to make different types of beverages. Plus, they are super simple to make. You can try making these simple delicious super healthy rose petal beverages at home!

Rose Petals – Put that on your plate!

1. A bunch of antioxidants

Rose petal is a rich source of polyphenols. A study reported that the phenol content and antioxidant activity of rose tea is equal to or greater than green tea. Rose tea is particularly rich in gallic acid. It’s an antioxidant that has anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Further, the anthocyanins found in rose petals are good for urinary tract and eye health. Some researchers also deem it beneficial for improved memory and healthy ageing.

2. It’s a delicious pool of hydration

For those who find it hard to reach the daily goal of water intake, rose water is for you! It’s a super hydrating natural drink that replenishes your minerals and nutrients.

Clinical studies show drinking rose water increase your water intake. This contributes to your weight loss goals. A study revealed that drinking 500 ml of water increases your metabolism by up to 30%.

Also Read: Lose weight with hot water

3. It can alleviate your menstrual pain

Menstrual pain is a very common story. Many women even rely on pills to sail through their periods. But we all know that pills are not the best solution. There are ways to relieve menstrual problems naturally.

Rose tea has been one such traditional remedy to treat menstrual pain. It’s proven that drinking rose tea can reduce pain and cramps. It also reduces mood swings which is a common problem during menstruation.

Also Read: Amazing Benefits of Tulsi Tea

3 simple recipes for rose petal beverages 

1. Rose tea

Rose tea is an aromatic herbal beverage made from its fragrant petals and buds. It’s light in taste, low in calories and caffeine-free. It contains a bounty of antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and polyphenols.

It’s also a good source of Vitamin B3, D and E. Plus, the hips of rose contain citric acid, flavonoids, fructose, sucrose and xylose, malic acid, tannins and zinc. All these nutrients make it a super healthy brew.

How to prepare Rose Hip Tea?

Ingredients

• 2 cups of water
• Dried rose petals – 2 tbsp
• Honey (optional)

Also Read: Amazing Benefits of Honey

Process

• Take a saucepan and pour some water.
• Heat the water and put the rose petals in it.
• Cover the lid and bring it to simmer. 
• Let it simmer for 5 minutes or till the petals become discoloured.
• Remove the pan from heat and strain the water into a teacup.
• Add honey to it and serve hot!

2. Gulab Sherbat (Rose drink)

• Gulab Sharbat is a refreshing drink that you must try.  It relieves stress and anxiety and calms your mind. It’s also an amazing cure to your mood swings. Thanks to its cooling nature. 
• The fibre in rose aids in smooth bowel movement. Its anti-inflammatory properties relieve bloating and acidity. The antioxidizing properties reduce ageing spots, wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. 
• It’s a great beverage for your skin, hair and mood. Plus, it’s one of the easiest drinks to make!

How to make Gulab sherbet at home?

Ingredients: 

• 1 and 1/2 cups of rose petals
• 6 cups of water
• 3 cups of sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1tsp rose essence
• 1/2 tsp rose colour (optional) 

Process

• Wash the rose petals and keep aside. 
• In a pan boil 1 cup water.
• Add the rose petals, turn off the flame and cover the pan with a lid.
• Let it sit for about 5 hours. 
• In another vessel take 5 cups of water and add sugar to it. 
• Simmer on low heat till the sugar melts. 
• Now, add the rose essence and let it simmer for a few minutes. 
• Add lemon juice and fresh rose water. 
• Mix well and keep in the refrigerator for cooling. 
• When serving, add 4 tbsp of the syrup in a glass and top it up with ice-cold water. 
• This syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

3. Rose lassi

Rose Lassi is a cool refreshing drink that you must try in the summers. It’s full of antioxidants and minerals that help the body to acquire the essential nutrients. The cool combination of curd and rose keeps the body hydrated. 

Curd is good for the gut and it facilitates smooth digestion. It contains good gut-bacteria, lactobacilli. Water hydrates and replenishes the lost minerals. And rose offers a bunch of healthy nutrients.

It’s a super healthy summer drink!

How to prepare Rose Lassi?

Ingredients

• Two cups of curd
• Half to one cup water (depending on the consistency you like)
• Ice cubes
• 3 tbsp rose syrup or rose sherbet
• Few mint leaves (optional)

Process

• Take a glass bowl and add curd to it. 
• Stir well to remove the lumps using a spoon. 
• Add a little water and ice cubes. 
• Use a hand blender to blend the ingredients in the bowl. 
• Add a little rose syrup to the mix. 
• Blend it again to attain a creamy consistency. 
• Once done, pour it in a glass.
• Garnish it with fresh mint leaves.
• Enjoy the delicious and healthy drink. 

Rose Petal Beverages: A must try!

Taking good care of your health need not mean expensive products or complex procedures. It’s not necessarily labelled organic products. But caring for good health lies in the simplest formulas of nature.

And most of the time, it sits right in your balcony. 

Be it drinking rose petal beverage or using basil in cooking.

Aloe vera in skin and hair care or hibiscus for hair dye. 

Having these plants and using them in your life can be your secret formula to good health!

So, I urge you all to bring back these simple practices and try these recipes at home. Share them with your friends and family. And go back to the amazing life that our ancestors lived!