I think if you are willing to go the slower route you would be surprised, the rose oil is in that liquid you strained out. I cook mine over the course of a few days, just turn the pot on while I am in the kitchen. The ones that are black seem to look better over a long period of time. You can even freeze the petals too. Sometimes I cook it up and them freeze it until Iget around to it.
trisha
rose petal beads