Rose Green Tea

Rose Green Tea is a delicate infusion boasting the combined grassy and floral flavours of Gunpowder Green Tea and rose. Looking as beautiful as it tastes, this aromatic blend is adorned with rose petals which, when brewed, exude a potent, fragrant aroma to entice the palate. And like all Green Teas, Rose Green Tea offers incredible benefits when combined with a healthy and active lifestyle. If you, like many, are looking to lose a few pounds by summertime, then Rose Green Tea could be an excellent choice owing to its ability to boost the metabolism.

The frequent consumption of this beverage can also, very potentially, reduce the risks of developing Type II Diabetes. The possibilities are nearly endless when you decide on Green Tea, and you will be hard-pressed to find a better Green Tea than this one. Time and time again, our customers have told us how lovely Rose Green Tea is. Find out why today; find out why with The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company.

We all love the smell of an enchanting rose garden. And who wouldn’t want to enjoy that same scent with their morning cup of tea? Roses have been used in infusions for hundreds if not thousands of years. It is far from a new phenomenon. Botanically known as Rosa of the Rosaceae family, the rose plant needs no introduction as its fascinating history establishes clearly.

Asia, in particular, has long adored rose petals. In Chinese, Indian, and even Middle-Eastern cuisine, rose petals are a common ingredient found in many culinary dishes while in Egypt, rose petals were used by the renowned ancient leader, Cleopatra (69 - 30 BCE), as, bewilderingly, an aphrodisiac. Centuries later, the French leader of equal renown, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821 CE), recommended using rose petals to heal musket wounds. In fact, he commanded that all of his officers carry rose petals into battle.

But why should you choose to have rose petals in your tea? Aside from tasting great, rose petals are rich in vitamin C and can help support the immune system. Furthermore, rose petal laced infusions are thought to remedy many of the symptoms associated with menstruation, including cramping and mood swings. Rose petals and Green Tea together, meanwhile, is a match made in heaven. Discover more in our health benefits section below.

Type of Tea: Loose Leaf Green Tea.

Ingredients: Green Tea Leaves and Rose Petals.

Brewing Instructions: Brew using freshly boiled water left to cool to temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees. Following this, infuse for 2 to 3 minutes.

How to Serve: This beverage is best served as it is.

Tasting Notes: A wonderfully fragrant fusion of flavours to the last drop, Rose Green Tea is delightful in every sense of the word. The taste of rose is prominent with every sip with slight hints of grassiness, followed by a lovely, refreshing aftertaste.

Colour in Cup: Golden-yellow liquor, light in tone.

Health Benefits: Early evidence suggests that the antioxidant compounds found in Green Tea called Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) could improve cognitive function and possibly prevent the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

In a 2014 Study, 12 healthy volunteers, split into two groups, were given beverages containing extracts equivalent to one or two cups of Green Tea as well as a placebo. These beverages were consumed nasally to ensure their tongues couldn’t taste whether the drink contained the extracts and after four weeks, results indicated a connectivity in regions of the brain associated with working memory.