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What Is Rose Tea And Where Is It Used?

Dried rose is the form of fresh rose processed and dried using special systems. Rose contains approximately 85% water. Therefore, as a result of drying, 1 kg of dried rose is obtained from approximately 6 kg of roses. During drying, the water inside the fresh product is removed, and the essence of the product remains. For this reason, the aroma and nutritional values of dried rose, especially protein, carbohydrates, and mineral ratios, have increased significantly.

What Is Its Use In Industrial Production?

1. Food and Beverage Production:

   • Confectionery: Used as a decorative and aromatic ingredient in Turkish delight, jam, ice cream, and cakes.
   • Beverages: Dried rose is used as a natural flavoring in beverages such as winter tea, fruit tea, love tea, relaxation tea, diet tea, sultan tea, Ottoman tea, and detox tea.
   • Tea Bags: Tea manufacturers produce easily packable teas by using dried rose products in different sizes in tea bags.

2. Functional Products and Herbal Teas:

   • Herbal Teas and Blends: Dried rose is found in tea blends and detox drinks with its relaxing and refreshing effects.
   • Healing Blends: Rose is used in therapeutic products containing functional benefits.

3. Traditional Products and Luxury Production:

   • Ramadan Sherbet: It can be used as a flavoring and natural coloring in traditional beverages.
   • Flavor and Aroma Enhancers: Used as a natural food flavoring to provide the unique taste of the products.

Home Uses and Applications?

1. Homemade Recipes:

   • Desserts and Drinks: Used for flavoring and decoration in cakes, cookies, and jams.
   • Decoration: Used to enhance visual appeal in teas, desserts, and beverages.

2. Herbal Teas and Blends:

   • Teas: Can be used as a natural flavoring in homemade herbal teas such as winter tea, fruit tea, love tea, relaxation tea, diet tea, sultan tea, Ottoman tea, and detox tea.
   • Blends: Provides a natural aroma in herbal beverages when mixed with various herbal teas. It can also be consumed as a standalone tea by steeping.

3. Traditional and Modern Recipes:

   • Sherbets and Traditional Drinks: Can be used to add flavor and color to drinks like Ramadan sherbet.
   • Flavor and Aroma Enhancers: Dried rose can be used as a natural flavoring for food and beverages, while also providing natural color and scent.
4. Gifts:

• Can be used in wedding favor bags and various decorative ornaments.

How to Store Dried Rose Buds?

Dried rose buds have a shelf life of at least 1 year when stored under proper conditions. There are 3 main factors that reduce this period:

• Humidity
• Sunlight
• High temperature

To prevent a shortened shelf life, it should be kept in its own packaging in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight.

Dried Rose Buds Nutrition Table (Per 100 Grams)