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Rosehip tea served in a glass
Healthy homemade rosehip tea, refreshing and rich in vitamins

Vitamin C Boost Rosehip Tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Rosehip tea isn't just a drink, it's a liquid vitamin bomb for winter months. The tart character of ruby red hips contrasts perfectly with silky honey, creating an experience that refreshes and soothes. The secret is patience: slow steeping extracts flavor without destroying nutrients with excessive heat.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 85 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kettle or saucepan
  • Heat-proof pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth (crucial due to hairs)
  • Spoon

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil the water in a saucepan or kettle.

Tip: Use filtered water if possible; soft water extracts fruit flavors better.
2 ✓

Wait for boiling to stop and cool to approx 175°F (wait 2-3 mins), then add rosehips.

Tip: Rolling boil shocks fruit and can destroy valuable nutrients (Heat sensitivity).
3 ✓

Steep covered for at least 15-20 minutes until deep red.

Tip: Steam kept under lid preserves essential oils.
4 ✓

Strain through a very fine filter into a pitcher.

Tip: Rosehip seeds have tiny hairs that irritate the throat; careful straining is essential.
5 ✓

When drinkable temp (approx 100-120°F), stir in honey and lemon.

Tip: Never add honey to boiling tea to preserve its enzymes.
6 ✓

Serve warm, or chill completely and serve with ice and mint.

Tip: Mint freshness counteracts rosehip tartness.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the tea pale?
You likely didn't steep long enough or used whole hips. Crushed hips give intense color.
Can I drink it cold?
Absolutely! It's excellent iced with mint in summer.
Scratchy throat?
Tiny hairs from seeds might have passed the strainer. Use multi-layer cheesecloth or a coffee filter.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Dried Crushed Rosehips
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 5 leaves Fresh Mint