{"id":5087,"date":"2026-10-13T10:48:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enchampthe.com\/?post_type=actualite&#038;p=5087"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:49:20","slug":"hydrolat-de-geranium-rosat-bio-leau-florale-de-grand-coude-distillee-comme-autrefois","status":"publish","type":"actualite","link":"https:\/\/enchampthe.com\/english\/actualite\/hydrolat-de-geranium-rosat-bio-leau-florale-de-grand-coude-distillee-comme-autrefois\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic rose geranium hydrosol: the floral water of Grand-Coude, traditionally distilled"},"content":{"rendered":"<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* ==========================================================\n   STYLE ARTICLE RESPONSIVE - LABYRINTHE EN-CHAMP-TH\u00c9\n   ========================================================== *\/\n\n.ect-article {\n  max-width: 820px;\n  width: 100%;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 0 1rem; \/* Marge de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 pour ne pas coller aux bords sur mobile *\/\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;\n  color: #2c332d;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n\n.ect-article *,\n.ect-article *::before,\n.ect-article *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.ect-article h2 {\n  font-family: \"Georgia\", serif;\n  color: #264a35;\n  font-size: 1.5rem;\n  margin-top: 2.2rem;\n  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ece5;\n  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;\n}\n\n.ect-article h3 {\n  font-size: 1.15rem;\n  color: #3b5e47;\n  margin-top: 1.4rem;\n  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;\n}\n\n.ect-article ul {\n  padding-left: 1.3rem;\n}\n\n.ect-article li {\n  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;\n}\n\n.ect-chapo {\n  font-size: 1.12rem;\n  color: #3f4e44;\n  line-height: 1.65;\n  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n}\n\n\/* --- BLOC INTRO COMPACT (TEXTE + PHOTO) --- *\/\n.ect-intro-card {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: row;\n  gap: 1.5rem;\n  align-items: center;\n  background-color: #f6f8f5;\n  border-left: 4px solid #52795d;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  padding: 1.3rem;\n  margin: 1.8rem 0;\n}\n\n.ect-intro-content {\n  flex: 1.2;\n}\n\n.ect-intro-content h3 {\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n  color: #1f3d2b;\n  font-family: \"Georgia\", serif;\n}\n\n.ect-intro-content ul {\n  margin: 0;\n  padding-left: 1.2rem;\n  font-size: 0.95rem;\n}\n\n.ect-intro-media {\n  flex: 0.8;\n  margin: 0;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.ect-intro-media img {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 280px;\n  height: 200px;\n  object-fit: cover;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);\n  display: block;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n.ect-intro-media figcaption {\n  font-size: 0.8rem;\n  color: #6a776c;\n  margin-top: 0.4rem;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n\n\/* --- GRILLE DES USAGES --- *\/\n.ect-grid-usages {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));\n  gap: 1rem;\n  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.8rem 0;\n}\n\n.ect-usage-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid #e1e9e3;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;\n}\n\n.ect-usage-card h4 {\n  margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;\n  color: #274b35;\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n\n.ect-usage-card p {\n  margin: 0;\n  font-size: 0.93rem;\n  color: #445047;\n}\n\n\/* --- BOUTONS D'ACTION --- *\/\n.ect-cta-wrapper {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  gap: 0.6rem;\n  margin: 1.5rem 0;\n}\n\n.ect-btn {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  background-color: #3b5e47;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 0.95rem;\n  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;\n  min-height: 44px; 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On the Grand-Coude plateau, at an altitude of 1,100 metres, its leaves have scented the slopes for generations. At <strong>Labyrinthe En-Champ-Th\u00e9<\/strong>, 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.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- Bloc R\u00e9sum\u00e9 + Photo compacte -->\n  <div class=\"ect-intro-card\">\n    <div class=\"ect-intro-content\">\n      <h3>L\u2019essentiel en un coup d\u2019\u0153il<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>What:<\/strong> 100% pure organic rose geranium floral water (<em>Pelargonium graveolens,<\/em>).<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> grown and distilled on-site in Grand-Coude (Saint-Joseph, La R\u00e9union).<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Sizes:<\/strong> 100 ml (\u20ac4) \u00b7 500 ml &amp; 1 L (\u20ac7 to \u20ac9).<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> facial care, cooking, relaxation, home &amp; linen.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> in the refrigerator (6 months after opening).<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <div class=\"ect-cta-wrapper\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 1rem;\">\n        <a href=\"\/english\/boutique\/\" class=\"ect-btn\">Order my hydrosol \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <figure class=\"ect-intro-media\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enchampthe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/769424BF-D973-4A02-9E0C-93849BF62D28_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"G\u00e9ranium rosat cultiv\u00e9 sur les hauteurs de Grand-Coude\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <figcaption>Rose geranium on the heights of Grand-Coude<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- USAGES IMM\u00c9DIATEMENT ACCESSIBLES -->\n  <h2>How to use organic rose geranium hydrosol every day?<\/h2>\n  \n  <div class=\"ect-grid-usages\">\n    <div class=\"ect-usage-card\">\n      <h4>\ud83c\udf38 Skin &amp; Face<\/h4>\n      <p>A natural astringent: tightens pores (combination to oily skin), revives radiant skin, and soothes razor burn or sunburn.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ect-usage-card\">\n      <h4>\ud83c\udf70 Cooking &amp; Baking<\/h4>\n      <p>The island\u2019s signature aroma: an essential ingredient in <strong>rose geranium brioche<\/strong>, fruit coulis, panna cotta, and cocktails.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ect-usage-card\">\n      <h4>\ud83c\udf3f Relaxation &amp; Unwinding<\/h4>\n      <p>Spritzed onto the solar plexus or into the air, its enveloping floral fragrance encourages unwinding at the end of the day.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ect-usage-card\">\n      <h4>\ud83e\uddfa Home &amp; Linen<\/h4>\n      <p>As a pillow mist, to refresh curtains, or mixed in equal parts with water for your steam iron.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>How to use it to suit your needs<\/h2>\n\n  <h3>In your skincare routine<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Toning mist morning &amp; night:<\/strong> mist onto clean skin. Follow with your cream or botanical face oil while skin is still damp to seal in moisture.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>DIY skincare:<\/strong> substitute water with rose geranium floral water in your clay masks or clarifying toners.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Scalp care:<\/strong> spray directly onto roots for an invigorating, clarifying sensation.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h3>In the kitchen: the floral touch of the Highlands<\/h3>\n  <p>Just a few drops or a delicate mist are all you need:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Sweet treats:<\/strong> traditional local brioches p\u00e9i, macarons, cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e, jams, or sorbets.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Savory dishes &amp; marinades:<\/strong> carpaccios or light, fragrant sauces for white fish.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Drinks:<\/strong> to scent an iced tea or bring a floral twist to a gin and tonic. (Discover also our <a href=\"\/english\/boutique\/\">[rose geranium iced tea]<\/a>).<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <!-- FABRICATION ET HISTOIRE -->\n  <h2>What makes it so unique?<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    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.\n  <\/p>\n  <div class=\"ect-note\">\n    <strong>Bourbon Geranium:<\/strong> this is not the ornamental balcony geranium, but <em>Pelargonium graveolens,<\/em>, an aromatic plant renowned worldwide for its refined scent.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Traditional distillation in a century-old copper still<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    In Grand-Coude, this tradition is passed down from father to son. At Labyrinthe En-Champ-Th\u00e9, we distill our leaves in a <strong>copper still over 100 years old.<\/strong>. \n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    Sourced from family plots certified <strong>Organic by Ecocert,<\/strong>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.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    \ud83d\udc49 Learn more about our story: read our feature on <a href=\"\/english\/culture-the-geranium-grand-coude\/\">[tea and geranium farming in Grand-Coude].<\/a>.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>Storage &amp; precautions<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>100% pure and preservative-free:<\/strong> store in the refrigerator upon receipt.<\/li>\n    <li>Use within 6 months after opening.<\/li>\n    <li>Always perform a patch test in the crook of your elbow before the very first use.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2>Come experience the distillation process at the estate<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    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.\n  <\/p>\n  <div class=\"ect-cta-wrapper\">\n    <a href=\"\/english\/boutique\/\" class=\"ect-btn\">Order my hydrosol<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/english\/visites\/\" class=\"ect-btn ect-btn-secondary\">Book my tour<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n  <details class=\"ect-faq-item\">\n    <summary>What is the difference between hydrosol and essential oil?<\/summary>\n    <p>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.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"ect-faq-item\">\n    <summary>Hydrosol and floral water: are they the same thing?<\/summary>\n    <p>Yes, they are synonymous terms referring to the aqueous phase obtained from the distillation of aromatic plants.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"ect-faq-item\">\n    <summary>Where can I buy En-Champ-Th\u00e9 hydrosol?<\/summary>\n    <p>Online on our official website (shipping to La R\u00e9union and mainland France) or on-site at our Grand-Coude shop, open every day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avant le th\u00e9, il y avait le g\u00e9ranium. Sur le plateau de Grand-Coude, \u00e0 1 100 m\u00e8tres d\u2019altitude, ses feuilles parfument les versants depuis des g\u00e9n\u00e9rations. Au Labyrinthe En-Champ-Th\u00e9, nous continuons de les cueillir et de les distiller dans un alambic en cuivre plus que centenaire pour donner naissance \u00e0 une eau florale douce, polyvalente [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-5087","actualite","type-actualite","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/enchampthe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualite\/5087","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/enchampthe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualite"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/enchampthe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/actualite"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/enchampthe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}