Roses are beautiful flowers that have cultural, health, and aesthetic significance with references in literature, music, and art dating back millennia. All roses are edible and can be used to make tea. The practice of drinking rose petals with tea may have started in China. Rose tea is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is used to balance qi or life energy. Rose tea is a herbal beverage that is created by steeping dried rose buds or petals in water.