Roses are Green

Roses are Green

Ingredients: Rose petals | Rosebuds | Green Tea

Aroma: Roses are Green herbal tea is full of floral notes which are notorious for their calming effect. We usually spend most of our time indoors, shut away from where we should be, so having something naturally perfumed makes us reconnect with nature, providing a peaceful and tranquil mind.

Colour: Roses are Green is a warm, golden yellow when brewed

Tea time: This tea is a very light tea and can be enjoyed any time of the day. As it’s a green tea Roses are Green’s caffeine level is low so morning, noon and night you can enjoy roses are green. Sit down to a cup of this pretty tea blend with the person you love, the rosy aroma will have amour in the air in no time.

Brewing instructions: 1 Tsp of tea per cup

Infusion time: Roses are green only needs a 2 to 3 minutes infusion time. Be careful not to over brew as it can create a bitter taste.

Did you know?

Rose petals were used in Ancient Egypt but are thought to have originated in Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese. Persians have been cooking with rose petals for 3000 years, not only does it enhance flavours but can make a dish look stunning. Rose water, buds and petals are widely used to complement aromatic spices like saffron, cumin and nutmeg. Not only are there 150 species of rose and thousands of cultivated hybrids, but roses are also one of the oldest flowers dating back 35 million years. They are very durable plants and can live for a very long time. The oldest rose on record is 1000 years old, and grows on the cathedral wall in Hildesheim, Germany. The cathedral was bombed in 1945 and fell to the ground, yet the roots of this rose bush remained intact and soon the bush was growing strong again. Overall, the rose flower is the most well-known and desirable flower to show affection and love, robust, yet beautiful, it is one to be admired.

Why Buy From Botanical Teas?

We stock a range of over 60 teas including fruity tisanes, spiced black teas and floral infusions, a flavour to suit everyone. Packed to order, our tea bags are delicately filled by hand and our loose-leaf jars can be filled with the ingredients you choose from our unique and personal tea customiser.  Pick and mix your own special brew, choose the ingredients and flavours you love and create some new blends. Keep your cupboards full of your favourite tea with our online subscription service, fully flexible with exclusive offers personal to you. If you enjoy tea as much as we do, you will love Botanical Teas.