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Rose Hip Tea

A delightful and healthful tea made from dried rose hips, offering a burst of fruity flavor and packed with vitamin C.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 tablespoons dried rose hips
  • 2 cups water
  • honey or sweetener optional to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Mug or teapot
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of dried rose hips.
  3. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  5. Add honey or your preferred sweetener while the tea is still warm.
  6. If desired, stir in a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
  7. Pour the tea into a mug or teapot, and enjoy it hot.
  8. For iced tea, let the brewed tea cool and then refrigerate it.

Notes

Enjoy this tea hot or iced, and feel free to customize it with your favorite sweeteners or additions.