
Roses dried
Dried rosebuds exude a soft, floral fragrance—evoking warm summer evenings—and lend a gentle, rosy note to teas, desserts and delicate rice dishes.
- Botany: Rosa spp. (edible petals/buds)
- Part used: whole, dried rosebuds
- Profile: floral, honeyed, lightly fruity
- Best for: rose tea, syrups, custards, panna cotta, pilafs, garnish
Brewing rose tea
Ratio: approx. 6 g dried rosebuds per teapot (≈ 400–500 ml).
Water: just-off-boil (~95 °C).
Steep: 3–10 minutes depending on intensity; strain and serve plain or with a touch of honey.
Culinary uses
- Rice & pilafs: infuse rinsed rice water with a few buds; remove before cooking.
- Syrups & desserts: simmer buds in sugar syrup to flavor panna cotta, sorbets or cakes.
- Spice blends: crush lightly and mix into delicate dessert spice mixes.
- Garnish: crumble petals over fruit salads, yogurt bowls or custards.
Dosage & tips
- Start small (a few buds per portion) and increase to taste—rose can dominate.
- For clear results, infuse then strain in liquids; for visual garnish, use crumbled petals at the end.
- Pairs well with vanilla, cardamom, pistachio, almond, citrus zest and berries.
Ingredients & allergens
Ingredients: dried rosebuds (edible flowers), 100%.
Allergens: none mandatory in EN labeling for this single ingredient.
Storage
Store airtight, cool, dry and away from light. Best aroma within 12–18 months. Reseal promptly after use.
Wholesalers: info@orlandosidee.de