34 the rosewater of Cyprus is amongst the purest one can find? Did you know that... Rose water is the distillate from the whole flower of the Damascene Rose, more commonly known as the Damask Rose. Rose water production has been carried out in Cyprus since the old days in the villages of Troodos, mainly in Agros village. It was sold during fairs and usually exchanged for other products that could not be produced in the area. The roses are collected early morning and their petals are placed directly into a distiller. The derived steam passes through a cold tube, is liquified and collected. The rose water is stored away in dark-colored glass containers and kept away from sunlight. Rose water is widely used in Cypriot cuisine, mainly in the making of sweets, such as baklavas, kateifi or rice pudding.
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