The story of the rose

Legend has it that the foam of the sea from which Aphrodite was born turned into white roses, and later, her tears mixed with drops of Adonis' blood formed red roses. Roses were the most commonly used ingredients in perfumes. In Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Empire, perfumes most often contained roses, iris, lily, myrrh, frankincense, cinnamon, almonds, musk, and amber. During the Han Dynasty (141-87 BCE), the Chinese infused rose petals and buds for their numerous health benefits. Later, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), rose petals were added to green and black teas, creating fine, delightful blends. Infusions made only from Damask rose petals or buds recall the opulence of the Orient. Rose water, jam, sherbet, cakes and other rose-scented desserts represented the pinnacle of culinary refinement. Today, the rose is one of the most precious essences, remaining an emblem of luxury, nobility and royalty. Enjoy Sakura's Rose Buds tea, which contains only Rosa Damascena buds, picked starting in mid-May, early in the morning, before sunrise, when they are still unopened, so as not to waste their volatile oils. The infusion of Damask rose buds has relaxing, digestive, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, being concentrated in polyphenols.