NAME: Hibiscus rosa sinensis
FAMILY: Malvaceae
ORIGIN: Nigeria
APPEARANCE: dark red color
TASTE: slightly acidic and sweet
PART OF PLANT: flower
PROCESSING METHOD: the flowers are harvested and dried in a dehydrator
COOKERY:
- natural coloring in jams, soups, juices and salads
CATERING/HOSPITALITY:
- used to prepare various teas and lemonades instead of lemons and lime
- natural dye and cocktail decoration that gives a slightly pink to
The Persian yellow rose buds are a beautiful garnish in any cocktail, Gin & Tonic or glass of sparkling wine. Usually combined with citrus fruits.
Contains approximately 550 rose buds
NAME: Rosa x damascena
FAMILY: Rosaceae
ORIGIN: Iran
APPEARANCE: pink petal color with green stem
TASTE: flowery-sweet taste
PART OF PLANT: flower; bud
PROCESSING METHOD: buds are picked early, before they bloom, and then dried
COOKERY
used whole, chopped or ground in a powder, as a spice and decoration, especially in desserts
CATERING/HOSPITALITY
- decoration for warm and cold beverages
- ingredient for making rose syrup
- most often
