How to Brew Rosehip Tea: Easy Recipe
Most people choose whole, dried rosehips as these require less preparation. But those who want a more potent tea that releases more nutrients and antioxidants often choose to cut and sift their rosehips. We will share both ways of brewing this wonderful herbal tea!
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time8 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 4 tsp dried rosehip whole or crushed/cut/sifted
- 4 cups water filtered
- 4-5 spearmint or peppermint leaves
- 1 tsp honey or stevia optional
Instructions
Rosehip Tea From Whole Rosehips
- Add whole rosehips and water to a stainless steel pot.
- Slowly bring the mixture up to a boil, and then reduce it to a simmer.
- Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the spearmint/peppermint leaves or stevia, if desired, for sweetness.
Rosehip Tea From Ground Rosehips
- If you follow this method, you will need to grind your dried rosehips in a spice mill or blender, and then sift the ground mixture through a sieve.
- At that point, you can brew your tea with the resultant powder. Boil water and add the ground rosehip tea powder to it and let steep for 5 minutes.
- You can add the spearmint/peppermint leaves or stevia, if desired, for sweetness. Enjoy your rosehip tea!