Rose Petal Tea
A fragrant, caffeine-free rose petal tea made from dried or fresh edible roses. Includes a simple home method for drying your own petals.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried edible rose petals or 2 tbsp fresh, pesticide-free
- 1 cup just-boiled water
- Honey or lemon optional, to taste
Instructions
- To dry petals: spread fragrant, pesticide-free rose petals in a single layer and air dry 1 to 2 weeks, oven dry at the lowest setting for 1 to 2 hours, or dehydrate at 95 to 105°F for 2 to 4 hours until crisp.
- Store the dried petals in an airtight jar away from light.
- To brew: place the petals in a cup or teapot and pour over just-boiled water.
- Cover and steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain, then add honey or lemon to taste if you like.
Notes
Use only fragrant, edible, pesticide-free roses. Make sure petals are fully crisp before storing. Use about twice as many fresh petals as dried.