How To Dry A Tea Rose
Author: Maryam Ayres
Time for reading: ~1
minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
CHAPTERS (Table Of Contents)
Tea rose differs from other varieties with an unusual aroma. This is explained by the high content of essential oils in rose petals. The color of rose petals can vary from light pink to dark red.
Interesting fact
Tea rose differs from other varieties with an unusual aroma. This is explained by the high content of essential oils in rose petals. The color of rose petals can vary from light pink to dark red.
Very tasty and healthy jams and tinctures are prepared from tea rose petals. Also, tea rose petals are dried for the winter and then used to make delicious and healthy tea.
Collect rose petals for drying in the early morning or evening, when there is no direct sunlight. Sometimes the rose is dried as a whole in buds, but more often it is dried with individual petals.
Dry rose petals only in the shade. If you have an electric dryer, then the drying process will take place very quickly and efficiently. The main thing is to choose the lowest drying temperature.
Recipes with tea rose petals
- tea rose petals
- Dryer for vegetables and fruits
- Sieve
How to dry a tea rose step by step instructions with a photo
Step 1
For work, we need tea rose petals, a sieve, a dryer for vegetables and fruits.
Step 2
Pick the petals carefully. Remove leaves and green parts of the plant.
Step 3
In portions, place the petals in a sieve and shake well to separate small insects that could accidentally get into them.
Step 4
Spread the petals in a thin layer in the baskets of the electric dryer.
Step 5
Dry your rose petals on the lowest temperature of your electric dryer. The drying process will take approximately 2-3 hours. Store dried petals in a dry, tightly closed container.