{"product_id":"wild-rose-buds-organic-tea","title":"WILD ROSE BUDS ORGANIC","description":"Delicate and soft rose character. Very pleasant and soothing as a beverage or cold cream.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a dozen long-stemmed red roses to a single, perfect bud, the rose has always been a symbol of love - for those wise enough to know that love combines great beauty with sharp thorns. Have you noticed the plaster ornaments that often decorate the center of a Victorian ceiling? It's known as a \"rose\" and recalls an earlier custom; fastening a rose over the dining room table as a sign that all conversation would be held in confidence. Rose water is used medicinally and in cooking, rose petals can be crystallized or used in salads and desserts. The petals of rose make a tea that can be soothing to a sore throat. The Chinese use a decoction with the flower buds of roses to help with digestion and as a tonic for the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese particular rose buds are gathered by a small village in the heart of Anhui Province. The villagers in conjunction with the local tea factory collect the new buds from the wild rose bushes that grow in the surrounding forests. These roses supplement the village income derived from tea propagation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely recipe using organic rose buds is called Darjeeling Rose Orange Cinnamon Tea - a delightful mix of rosebuds with an orange cinnamon zest that can be consumed hot or iced. This tea is best consumed without milk. For each serving you will need: 1 1\/2 teaspoon of Mim Darjeeling estate tea, 2 rose buds, a teaspoon of orange peel and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix everything together and prepare as you would for a normal cup of tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Make a Rose Cold Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e: Ingredients: 1 1\/2 cup Organic Rose Buds, 6 tbs. olive oil, 1 1\/2 tbs. purified beeswax, 1 tsp. distilled water\u003c\/em\u003e. Put the olive oil in the top of a double boiler and heat gently. Stir is a many rose petals as the oil can take up. Remove from the heat. Cover and infuse for seven days. Strain the oil through a non metallic strainer, pressing the rose buds against the sides to extract as much of the oil as possible. Melt the beeswax in a bowl over simmering water, then gradually stir in the fragrant oil. Remove from the heat and add the water, drop by drop, until the cream has the consistency you like. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal \/ Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anhui Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Grown First Flower Buds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-3500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury organic rose buds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate and soft rose character. Very pleasant and soothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light with pinkish hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare as an infusion, use 1 teaspoon (for a stronger infusion use 2 teaspoons) per cup of tea (about 8 ounces). put into your teapot and add boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes and then pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1223922369,"sku":"118-100","price":19.31,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1223922373,"sku":"118-250","price":37.54,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1223922377,"sku":"118-500","price":56.85,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1223922381,"sku":"118-1000","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/118.jpeg?v=1442449282","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/wild-rose-buds-organic-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}