Guest guest Posted November 2, 1999 Report Share Posted November 2, 1999 Hi Marie: You are lucky to have caught me online! Rose water is made by distilling fragrant rose petals in water. The precious oil is collected, and the scented water is bottled and sold separately. The actual process of distillation is time consuming, but a rose infusion may be substituted for the rosewater in facial and perfume recipes. Steep scented fresh rose petals (the dried ones have very little scent) in hot distilled water until cool. Strain and refrigerate. Products made with this will also have to be refrigerated or a preservative added to them to prevent spoilage. Another method is to buy what is called rose-soluble oil, which is a fragrant rose extract which when mixed with distilled water produces a " rose " water. If scent is not required, plain distilled water can be substituted for the rosewater. Hope this helps! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2000 Report Share Posted July 10, 2000 I'd like to be in on any ideas on this also. Had the same experience. Barb J Hi everyone, I tried to make rose water and it was a complete flop! It had a strong smell, so I tossed it. My question is, Do I have to use fresh roses (they don't grow very well at 9,000 feet elevation) That's right I live on top of the world in Red River, New Mexico... it's a ski resort in the winter & a hicking, fishing etc. place in the summer. My wounderful wife also sells fresh cut flowers (I used fresh cut roses straight from the wholesaler) Please help with ideas, recipes etc. Thanks! Joe & Kathy Sorensen Ambrosia.....a heavenly mix of scents.......Also I'm thinking of starting my own web site, and I don't have a clue where to begin. Thanks!!! I also belong to a carpet list, (I own a flooring store also) and it's not even a close 3rd to this group. Everyone is so helpful!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Missing old school friends? Find them here: 1/5534/5/_/671259/_/963234847/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2000 Report Share Posted July 10, 2000 Hi, There are several ways to define rosewater and therefore to make it! I make a water infusion out of my own rose petals--fresh or dried. Some people say that red roses are the only to use, but I use all colors. I bring distilled water to a boil in a stainless steel pot and then add my rose petals. I remove the pot from the heat, cover and let sit for an hour or so. I then strain out the water. I use this water in my lotions and in toners. I do make sure I have at least some red rose petals in the mix to add a pinkish color. This water does not have a typical rose scent for me. I use it for the astringent, softening qualities. For a toner, I mix the rosewater with witch hazel and a tiny bit of glycerin. For the lotion, I use it as my water component. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if it does not make sense! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2000 Report Share Posted July 10, 2000 Angie, for how long can you keep your rosewater? I make it the same way but I was very disappointed to see that it started to get an ugly greyish layer on the top after a few days. I've read that you could boil the rosewater once again, but I guess that all the wonderful qualities would get destroyed. Franziska At 10:59 10.07.00 -0400, lt54@... wrote: >. I bring distilled >water to a boil in a stainless steel pot and then add my rose petals. I >remove the pot from the heat, cover and let sit for an hour or so. I then >strain out the water. ________________________________________ JUST A PERFECT DAY - THE SOAP FACTORY Handmade soap and fine toiletries http://www.perfectday.ch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 I would love a copy of this! TIA J > A still can be made from a glass teapot and > some aquarium tubing. I can send instructions if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 What do you do with Rose Water?? > Is rose water something that can be made at home? > > Thanks, Renée Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 One very simple way, that I have read about but never tried: I don't have amounts of water and rose petals. Large stainless steel stockpot with a domed lid and a metal handle 2 stainless steel bowls that will fit in the stock pot with room around the edges Rose petals - If you are planning on useing the rosewater for flavorings, make sure the rose petals have not been sprayed with pestacides. distilled water lots of ice Put the pot on the stove, pour in the distilled water. Invert one of the bowls on the bottom of the pot. The water level should not cover the bowl. Set the second bowl upright on top of the first bowl. Add the rose petals to the water. Invert the pot lid and put it on the pot so that the handle is in the pot. Fill the lid with ice. Turn on the pot and bring the rose petals and water to a simmer. DO NOT TAKE THE LID OFF OF THE POT UNTIL YOUR ARE FINISHED. As the rose and water mixture simmers the vapors will rise and condense on the cold lid, the droplets of rosewater will travel to the lowest part of the lid and drip into the upright bowl. As the ice on the lid melts you will need to remove the water and add more ice, WITHOUT removing the lide from the pot. I am honestly not sure of how long it will take to extract all of the essence from the rose petals. Someone else here may have used this method and knows the exact time and amounts of water and petals. S. Reference Librarian > I would love a copy of this! > TIA > J > > > A still can be made from a glass teapot and > > some aquarium tubing. I can send instructions if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Hi Cat, Ooooh yes I'd *love* to have the still instructions! We have a zillion rose bushes and I'd love to distill them this summer. Thanks so much! Renée Finally, true rose water is distilled using fragrant rose petals and distilled water. Distilling is a simple process and you don't have to purchase expensive equipment. A still can be made from a glass teapot and some aquarium tubing. I can send instructions if you are interested. Hope this helps! -- Thinking too much about what used to be makes you partly absent from this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 Can I make some kind of Spray for my face w/Rose Water? BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Rose Water, Method #1 This recipe is the more traditional way to prepare rose water. Though it's a little more involved, its fun to do and the results are outstanding. You can make a quart of excellent-quality rose water in about 40 minutes. However, if you simmer the water too long, you will continue to produce distilled water but the rose essence will become diluted. Your rose water will smell more like plain distilled water, rather than the heavenly scent of roses. Be sure you have a brick and heat-safe stainless steel or glass quart bowl ready before you begin. Ingredients 2-3 quarts fresh roses or rose petals water ice cubes or crushed ice 1. In the center of a large pot (the speckled blue canning pots are ideal) with an inverted lid (a rounded lid), place a fireplace brick. On top of the brick place the bowl. Put the roses in the pot; add enough flowers to reach the top of the brick. Pour in just enough water to cover the roses. The water should be just above the top of the brick. 2. Place the lid upside down on the pot. Turn on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil, then lower heat to a slow steady simmer. As soon as the water begins to boil, toss two or three trays of ice cubes (or a bag of ice) on top of the lid. 3. You've now created a home still! As the water boils the steam rises, hits the top of the cold lid, and condenses. As it condenses it flows to the center of the lid and drops into the bowl. Every twenty minutes, quickly lift the lid and take out a tablespoon or two of the rose water. It's time to stop when you have between a pint and a quart of water that smells and tastes strongly like roses. Becky The only substitute for good manners is fast reflexes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 No - I've always used store bought hydrosols. This is just a recipe for plain rose water that was posted on this list I think that I've never tried yet but thought would be great in a lotion or cream. Becky, You using this for the hydrosol?? Becky If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Becky, You using this for the hydrosol??bbarnyard82637@... wrote: Rose Water, Method #1 This recipe is the more traditional way to prepare rose water. Though it's a little more involved, its fun to do and the results are outstanding. You can make a quart of excellent-quality rose water in about 40 minutes. However, if you simmer the water too long, you will continue to produce distilled water but the rose essence will become diluted. Your rose water will smell more like plain distilled water, rather than the heavenly scent of roses. Be sure you have a brick and heat-safe stainless steel or glass quart bowl ready before you begin. Ingredients 2-3 quarts fresh roses or rose petals water ice cubes or crushed ice 1. In the center of a large pot (the speckled blue canning pots are ideal) with an inverted lid (a rounded lid), place a fireplace brick. On top of the brick place the bowl. Put the roses in the pot; add enough flowers to reach the top of the brick. Pour in just enough water to cover the roses. The water should be just above the top of the brick. 2. Place the lid upside down on the pot. Turn on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil, then lower heat to a slow steady simmer. As soon as the water begins to boil, toss two or three trays of ice cubes (or a bag of ice) on top of the lid. 3. You've now created a home still! As the water boils the steam rises, hits the top of the cold lid, and condenses. As it condenses it flows to the center of the lid and drops into the bowl. Every twenty minutes, quickly lift the lid and take out a tablespoon or two of the rose water. It's time to stop when you have between a pint and a quart of water that smells and tastes strongly like roses. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ What are the most popular cars? Find out at Autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Mmm. . . that sounds marvelous! You can bring that to the gathering, too. ;-) Beth _http://www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier.com In a message dated 7/11/2008 6:26:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, justin.lymner@... writes: My favorite way to use rose water is with peeled oranges cut so you have circles and with some pith left on, sprinkle a teaspoon of rosewater, a teeaspoon of orange blossom water, a teaspoon of ground cinnimon and about a tablespoon of sugar. I usually arrange the slices in a 9 X 13 glass baking dish, sprinkle the waters, sugar and cinnamon all over and serve. **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Woo hoo! Beth _http://www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier.com In a message dated 7/12/2008 7:57:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, justin.lymner@... writes: Glad some of you like this... I'll be glad to bring the perfumed oranges too. **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 I surely second that. Yummm. Jeanine Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works Re: Re: Rose water Mmm. . . that sounds marvelous! You can bring that to the gathering, too. ;-) Beth _http://www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier.com In a message dated 7/11/2008 6:26:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, justin.lymner@... writes: My favorite way to use rose water is with peeled oranges cut so you have circles and with some pith left on, sprinkle a teaspoon of rosewater, a teeaspoon of orange blossom water, a teaspoon of ground cinnimon and about a tablespoon of sugar. I usually arrange the slices in a 9 X 13 glass baking dish, sprinkle the waters, sugar and cinnamon all over and serve. **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Glad some of you like this... I'll be glad to bring the perfumed oranges too. Hugs! > > I surely second that. Yummm. > > Jeanine > > Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works > > Re: Re: Rose water > > > Mmm. . . that sounds marvelous! You can bring that to the gathering, too. > ;-) > > Beth > _http://www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/) > Be good to your skin! > www.saponifier.com > > In a message dated 7/11/2008 6:26:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > justin.lymner@... writes: > > My favorite way to use rose water is with peeled oranges cut so you > have circles and with some pith left on, sprinkle a teaspoon of > rosewater, a teeaspoon of orange blossom water, a teaspoon of ground > cinnimon and about a tablespoon of sugar. I usually arrange the slices > in a 9 X 13 glass baking dish, sprinkle the waters, sugar and cinnamon > all over and serve. > > **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live > music > scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! > (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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