Damascus Rose Powder is a precious and refined product obtained from the Damascus Rose grown among the pure and pristine heights of Tianshan Mountain in the Yutian region of Hebei Province, China. It is a particularly fragrant rose, known for its beneficial properties and intense, floral aroma.
Carefully dried and finely ground, this rose powder is perfect for making relaxing infusions, but it can also be used in cooking to add a creative and aromatic touch to desserts, drinks, and special dishes.
🌼 The benefits of rose infusion
Drinking a rose infusion is more than just a moment of pleasure. The Damascus Rose is traditionally prized for its relaxing, cleansing and digestive properties. A cup of rose infusion can help restore balance and calm, especially after a stressful day. It is also gentle on the skin, helping the body eliminate toxins naturally.
Key benefits include:
- Promotes relaxation and reduces tension
- Aids digestion and soothes the stomach
- Contributes to the radiance of the skin, from within
🍵 Infusion Method
Damascus Rose powder can be prepared just like matcha tea to make an intense, velvety, and fragrant drink. The process is simple and becomes a true relaxing ritual.
For a 150-mL cup, bring the water to 100°C and pour about 3 grams of rose powder into a small bowl. Using a whisk attachment, stir vigorously until the liquid is smooth and slightly foamy.
The result is a tea with an enveloping, floral aroma, perfect to enjoy on its own or with a touch of honey. An ancient beverage that nourishes body and spirit with every sip.
🍪 Rose and Almond Cookies – the fragrant recipe
Rose powder is perfect for delicate and original desserts. Here is a simple but impressive recipe for making fragrant and crumbly cookies, ideal for an afternoon tea or a homemade gift.
Ingredients (for about 20 cookies):
- 200 g of 00 flour
- 80 g of powdered sugar
- 100 g cold cubed butter
- 1 egg
- 30 g of almond flour
- 1 heaped teaspoon of rose powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- Caster sugar for decoration (optional)
Procedure:
- In a large bowl, combine the 00 flour, almond flour, powdered sugar, rose powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix the dry ingredients together well.
- Add the cold butter and knead the dough with your fingertips until it becomes a sandy mixture.
- Combine the egg and knead quickly until it forms a smooth, even ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 5 mm. Cut out the cookies with a small shape as desired.
- Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and, if you like, dust them lightly with granulated sugar.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are just golden brown.
Once cooled, the cookies will release all the fragrance of the rose, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the almond. Perfect to serve with an infusion or herbal tea.