Before tea, there was geranium. On the Grand-Coude plateau, at an altitude of 1,100 metres, its leaves have scented the slopes for generations. At Labyrinthe En-Champ-Thé, we carry on the tradition of hand-picking and distilling them in a copper still more than a century old, creating a floral water that is gentle, versatile, and 100% pure.
L’essentiel en un coup d’œil
- What: 100% pure organic rose geranium floral water (Pelargonium graveolens,).
- Origin: grown and distilled on-site in Grand-Coude (Saint-Joseph, La Réunion).
- Sizes: 100 ml (€4) · 500 ml & 1 L (€7 to €9).
- Uses: facial care, cooking, relaxation, home & linen.
- Storage: in the refrigerator (6 months after opening).
How to use organic rose geranium hydrosol every day?
🌸 Skin & Face
A natural astringent: tightens pores (combination to oily skin), revives radiant skin, and soothes razor burn or sunburn.
🍰 Cooking & Baking
The island’s signature aroma: an essential ingredient in rose geranium brioche, fruit coulis, panna cotta, and cocktails.
🌿 Relaxation & Unwinding
Spritzed onto the solar plexus or into the air, its enveloping floral fragrance encourages unwinding at the end of the day.
🧺 Home & Linen
As a pillow mist, to refresh curtains, or mixed in equal parts with water for your steam iron.
How to use it to suit your needs
In your skincare routine
- Toning mist morning & night: mist onto clean skin. Follow with your cream or botanical face oil while skin is still damp to seal in moisture.
- DIY skincare: substitute water with rose geranium floral water in your clay masks or clarifying toners.
- Scalp care: spray directly onto roots for an invigorating, clarifying sensation.
In the kitchen: the floral touch of the Highlands
Just a few drops or a delicate mist are all you need:
- Sweet treats: traditional local brioches péi, macarons, crème brûlée, jams, or sorbets.
- Savory dishes & marinades: carpaccios or light, fragrant sauces for white fish.
- Drinks: to scent an iced tea or bring a floral twist to a gin and tonic. (Discover also our [rose geranium iced tea]).
What makes it so unique?
Hydrosol is the floral water collected during steam distillation. Unlike highly concentrated essential oil, hydrosol is gentle: it retains all the water-soluble active molecules and can be used pure, directly on the skin or in culinary dishes.
Traditional distillation in a century-old copper still
In Grand-Coude, this tradition is passed down from father to son. At Labyrinthe En-Champ-Thé, we distill our leaves in a copper still over 100 years old..
Sourced from family plots certified Organic by Ecocert,our plants thrive in volcanic soil and the crisp air of the Highlands at an altitude of 1,100 m. A gentle, slow, and unadulterated extraction.
👉 Learn more about our story: read our feature on [tea and geranium farming in Grand-Coude]..
Storage & precautions
- 100% pure and preservative-free: store in the refrigerator upon receipt.
- Use within 6 months after opening.
- Always perform a patch test in the crook of your elbow before the very first use.
Come experience the distillation process at the estate
During the guided tour of the Labyrinthe, discover our century-old copper still, learn the distillation steps, and conclude with a tasting of our organic teas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between hydrosol and essential oil?
Essential oil is highly concentrated and must be diluted. Hydrosol is the distillation water: much gentler, it can be applied neat directly onto the skin or used straight in cooking.
Hydrosol and floral water: are they the same thing?
Yes, they are synonymous terms referring to the aqueous phase obtained from the distillation of aromatic plants.
Where can I buy En-Champ-Thé hydrosol?
Online on our official website (shipping to La Réunion and mainland France) or on-site at our Grand-Coude shop, open every day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
