Rose
Rosa × damascena
Damask rose petal — the perfumed backbone of South Asian and Middle Eastern infusions, and a gentle antioxidant carrier.
What the research says
Rose petal is a source of polyphenols and vitamin C. Small trials associate rose infusion and aroma with reduced perceived stress.
Brewing tip
Add rose in the final two minutes of a steep. Long heat flattens the perfume.
Teas with rose
Questions
Will it taste like soap?+
Not if the dose is right — rose should sit behind the blend, not on top of it.
Rose or rosehip?+
Petal for aroma, hip for vitamin C and tartness. Our blends use both.