It’s no secret that roses are some of the most beautiful and sweet-smelling flowers around. However, not too many people are aware that roses can be made into tea.
Rose tea is not just any other tea, but one that offers a number of health perks!
If you like to know some of the benefits that you can enjoy for regularly consuming a cup of rose tea, read on.
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Because roses do not come cheap, you can rest assured that being hooked on drinking rose tea is going to be a pricey treat. However, if you have a green thumb you can simply grow some red roses in your garden.
Not only will this beautify your garden, but also give you the opportunity to optimize your health!
That’s because rose tea actually contain vitamin C and a host of antioxidants — everyone knows that antioxidants are capable of zapping free radicals and keeping at bay their harmful effects.
Before we get to know the various amazing health benefits of drinking rose tea, let’s first get to know the simple steps you need to take to brew a cup of it in your very own kitchen:
Gather 1/2 cup of fresh rose petals.
Thoroughly wash them under running water.
In a saucepan, boil 1 cup of water using high heat.
Place rose petals in water and reduce to low heat.
Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Strain and add a little honey to taste.
That’s how you can brew a cup of rose tea. If you have no access to fresh roses, you may simply buy rose tea bags at your favorite herbal or health food store, on the internet or offline.
Now let’s take a look at the perks to enjoy for drinking rose tea:
Reduces PMS
Women who are pestered by PMS on a monthly basis may regularly drink a cup of rose tea. Many of those who suffer from PMS claim that this tea is very good at keeping the various nasty PMS symptoms to a minimum.
Boosts Digestion
Rose tea is said to have the ability to enhance the process of digestion, allowing you to obtain all of the nutrients in the food that you eat. Similarly, consuming rose tea regularly may help keep you regular — it’s known to help fend off constipation. But if you have diarrhea, you can also drink rose tea to attain relief.
Prevents UTI
Whether you have UTI or simply prone to it, you can benefit a lot from the consumption of rose tea. Thanks to its mild diuretic properties, it helps constantly flush out bacteria and toxins along the urinary tract.
Improves Immunity
A cup of rose tea supplies the body with vitamin C, and we all know that vitamin C helps in strengthening the immune system. Especially when the cold or flu season is nearing, have a cup of rose tea as regularly as you can — doing so can help in lowering your risk of ending up with an upper respiratory tract infection.
Reduces Stress
Experts say that rose tea has the ability to reduce stress by lowering hormones that are produced by it. A cup of rose tea is also beneficial for those who are suffering from anxiety and depression.
Have you already tried brewing a cup of rose tea before? If so, feel free to share your experience with this herbal drink in the comments section below!
