Keep calm & drink rose buds water

I really enjoy my time every weekend making myself a cup of rose buds water. It's a fragrant simple drink, enjoy it sip by sip while watching TV. It gives me a feeling of calmness, relaxation and soothing to my body. Especially on rainy days like these days. Rain accompanied by strong winds almost every day. Puddles throughout the city make the inevitable traffic jams everywhere ! One word to describe it, STRESSFUL !!


Along in this post I'd like to send my prayers, heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to the victims of Super-typhoon Haiyan in Philippines. It's such a painful to watch that death tolls have been steadily increasing since day one of the disaster. Do something small to help others. I'm sure no matter how small it is, you take part to make a difference in the lives of others and yours as well.

Long time ago, I should say about 3 years ago I saw photos of rose buds tea that caught my attention. A blog I love for its helpful posts of sharing tips in food photography and food styling, Photo Kitchen. I had been looking for those rose buds when a lady offered me herbs on a tray. I was about going to say "No,thank you!" until finally I saw a plastic bag of rose buds !! It's quite expensive for 100 grams of rose buds I had to pay more than $4. :D

The benefits of rose water for woman are if you drink rose water before menstrual period can help to reduce menstrual pain and also to regulate menstrual cycle. Rose water enhances your moods, helps relieve nervous tension and improves skin texture.

I won't say this one is rose buds tea. I'd rather say it's rose buds water because I don't use tea leaves in here. But then of course you can make rose flavoured tea with a little bit of honey. Whatever your choice is, rose flavour in your drink adds a truly nature beautiful scent.

Enjoy.....