Damask Rose Buds - Rosa damascena

Cultivation 2025 | Morocco Origin | Whole Edible Buds

Rosa damascena, known as the \"damask rose\" or \"rose of Damascus\", is considered the queen of roses for its intoxicating fragrance and versatile applications. Cultivated for millennia in the Middle East, it now flourishes in Morocco's valleys, where optimal climate conditions give the buds a particularly intense yet delicate aroma. Our rose buds are hand-picked at dawn, while still holding morning dew, to preserve all their organoleptic qualities.

Product Specifications

• Botanical name: Rosa damascena Miller

• Origin: Morocco - cultivation 2025

• Format: whole edible buds

• Harvest: 2025 - hand-picked at dawn

Rose in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Traditions

In Arabic, Persian and Mediterranean traditions, damask rose symbolizes beauty, love and purity. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine and Middle Eastern culinary culture, rose appears in Moroccan ras el hanout spice blend, Turkish delights (lokum), Persian jams and aromatic beverages. According to ancient traditions, rose buds have been used for:

✓ Culinary use: traditionally used to flavor teas, sweets, jams and gourmet dishes

✓ Aromatic infusions: employed in fragrant herbal tea preparation from ancient tradition

✓ Natural cosmetics: according to tradition, used in aromatic baths and skin preparations

✓ Decoration: perfect for decorating desserts, cocktails and refined dishes

Natural Constituents

Damask rose buds are naturally rich in vitamins (A, B, C, E, K), antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids and organic acids. Their characteristic fragrance comes from essential oils in the petals, which give rose its value in perfumery, cosmetics and gastronomy.

Note: Rose buds are edible flowers used in culinary and tea preparation. Information provided is for educational purposes and refers to traditional culinary and cultural uses.

How to Use Rose Buds

For tea: Add 2-5 rose buds to a cup of boiling water (200ml). Steep for 5-10 minutes. The result is a delicate, fragrant and naturally caffeine-free beverage, perfect for evening.

In cooking: Use to flavor jams, syrups, desserts, ice creams, risottos. Add to spice blends for Moroccan and Persian dishes. Perfect as edible decoration for cakes and desserts.

Perfect for: aromatic evening teas, gourmet cooking, creative pastry, tea blends, refined gifts, natural DIY cosmetics.