When summer passes, I look forward to a cold snap and early fall. After all, this is a great time to spend the evening after a hard day in a comfortable chair, with a blanket, your favorite book, and an incredibly tasty, fragrant rosehip tea.
These berries can be both purchased and collected independently. I like to go with the children for rose hips. My friends grow several plants near their house. Therefore, I always take the opportunity to collect more berries for making tea. In addition, rose hips can be used not only for drinks, but also for jelly and jam, rosehip oil.
But today I want to talk about exactly how to brew rosehip tea. I suggest you try several methods and different equipment.
WHY IS THIS TEA USEFUL AND POPULAR?
Rose hips help prevent colds and flu because they are full of vitamins A, C and E. Rose hips are full of antioxidants that help protect and boost the immune system. (1) Pine needle tea has the same vitamin content. Echinacea tea, on the other hand, is great for supporting your immune system.
Because they are high in vitamin C and flavonoids, they can help keep our heart healthy and improve blood flow.
Some studies have shown that rose hips from the Rosa canina plant can help people lose weight.
Polyphenols and galactolipids are found in hips. These are important compounds for anti-inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, so they may help reduce joint pain.
Let’s make rosehip tea now! It can be prepared in three different ways.
HOW TO CHOOSE ROSE HIP AND CAN ANY ROSE HIPS BE USED FOR TEA?
You and your children can go out into the garden and pick rose hips, which is very easy and fun. And the tea you can make from them is full of vitamin C and tastes great. I love this drink as much as green tea.
Rose hips are the edible seed pods or fruits of the rose plant. While all seed pods are edible, wild roses native to Atlantic Canada are best. Some of these are Rosa Virginiana and Rosa rugosa, which are now grown in many gardens.
Most rose hips on wild rose hips are smaller and more oval than the large, round rose hips on bred roses. Rosa rugosa is native to East Asia and Siberia. It grows well along the coast, especially in sandy areas such as sand dunes.
Wild rose hips or seed pods appear after the rose petals have fallen. They will take some time to form. They are usually oval in shape.
If you, like me, like to stock up on healthy fruits on your own and spend a lot of time in nature, you should take care of a little safety. Wild rose hips branches are thorny, so there is a chance of injury when picking the fruit. To protect yourself, take thick gloves.
WHAT TO DO WITH ROSE HIP
Rose hips are best when they are still fresh, so you can get all of the vitamins that are already in the fruit. Rose hips can also be kept for a long time if they are dried and then put in a dry, dark, cool place. In the past, rose hips were added to tea to treat diseases like scurvy. Rose roots and leaves have also been put in tea to prevent colds and flu.
HOW DO YOU PROCESS ROSEHIPS FOR TEA?
After picking the rose hips, wash them and let them air dry or pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. There are different ways to dry berries.
If you want to use the rose hips right away, just rinse them to get rid of any dirt or bugs and then follow the recipe. Again, you’ll probably want to use the thighs whole, then use a sieve to mash and strain the meat. I didn’t get enough rose hips to make anything other than tea, but I still thought I’d give you some cool and easy-to-make recipe ideas!
HOW DO YOU HARVEST AND DRY ROSE HIPS FOR TEA?
Rose hip are dried in the oven
Rose hips can be dried in the oven, in a dehydrator, or just in the air. Drying in the oven or in a food dryer is a good idea when the weather is damp or cloudy. Air drying takes more time and less energy, but it may be the best choice if you have a warm greenhouse or room in your house.
To dry rose hips in the oven, spread them out in a thin layer on a baking sheet and put it in the oven at a low temperature for about three and a half hours. You will need to use a kitchen towel or oven mitt to slightly open the oven door so that moisture can escape from the inside.
Food dehydrator method
Rose hips can be dried much more easily and with less energy in a food dryer than in an oven. My dehydrator worked great, and my thighs were dry in 8 hours (overnight). There’s no need to worry about all those little seeds right now.
You can scoop them out or leave them in. I found scooping them out to be very hard work. If you are making tea, the pulp is already being strained out. If you want to make syrup or use rose hips in another recipe, you will need to rehydrate the dried fruit and then mash and strain the pulp through a fine sieve before using.
Rose hips dried in the air
Rose hips can be dried in the air in two ways. If it’s warm and dry outside, you can wash the thighs and lay them out on wax paper or a grid. In just one day, the sun can dry out small thighs or parts of them. If your thighs aren’t completely dry, put them inside for the night and take them back out the next day. You can dry them overnight in a greenhouse or greenhouse if you have one.
Rose hips can also be dried inside. It takes about a month, but it’s a good option if you don’t have enough space outside or the weather isn’t great. Clean them and put them in a dry, well-ventilated place on wire racks or trays lined with waxed paper. Once they are totally dry, you can put them in jars.
STORAGE OF DRIED ROSE HIPS
No matter how you dry rose hips, wait until they are completely cool before putting them away. At this point, the fruit can be quite big, so I usually run the dried rose hips through a food processor until they are in small pieces. Then I put the chopped rose hips in a fine sieve and shake the “itch powder” out onto a piece of paper or a bag. You will be surprised at how easily they fall through the mesh.
You don’t have to use a food processor, especially if your rose hips are small and dried. Even if they are not cut, they will make a very tasty tea. When you grind dried rose hips into a finer powder, the surface area goes up. This means you can make tea with less rose hips. When making herbal tea, it is also easy to mix with other herbs.
Once the pieces are dry, cool, and the right size, store them in a dark, cool place in an airtight container until you’re ready to make rose hip tea. Rose hips should be used within a year, but they may last longer if they store well.
THE FIRST AND MOST POPULAR METHOD OF BREWING WILD ROSE HOP TEA
So, this recipe is great if you want to make something delicious with small rosehips quickly and easily. This gives you a great idea of the taste of rose hips. To make a tasty and healthy drink, I recommend following the instructions below:
- First of all, you need to prepare raw materials for brewing – rose hips. They need to be washed and cleaned.
- Bring the water to a boil and pour hot water the rose hips. If you are using fresh rose hips, use 14 cups of rose hips to 1 cup of water. Grind dried rose hips and add 1 heaping tablespoon to a glass of water, if using.
- Let the tea brew for 15 minutes under the lid, and then remove the pulp and seeds with a sieve.
In order to make a drink, you can use both a regular teapot and a thermos. I often make tea in a thermos before I go for a walk.
I have found that the best way to get rid of fine hairs is to run rose hips through a clean coffee filter.
Sometimes I add other berries and pieces of fruit. This allows you to get a variety of taste drink.
WILD ROSE HOP TEA IS PREPARED BY COOKING FRESH ROSE HIPS
Harvested fruits are full of seeds that are hard to get rid of. They are easy to brew tea.
However, you don’t need to take them out when you brew the tea, because the tea will be strained after brewing.
This greatly simplifies the process.
- 1. Cut hard rose hips in half. Leave soft rose hips whole.
- 2. Put the rose hips in the blender and turn it on quickly to grind them. If you don’t have a blender handy, you can use a coffee grinder.
- 3. Instead of boiling rose hips, boil them. Pour one glass of water into a saucepan on the stove. When it boils, turn off the heat and add one tablespoon of rosehip puree.
- 4. Close the lid again and leave it like that for at least 20 minutes. I usually leave it there overnight because the tea gets darker and tastier the longer it steeps.
- 5. Strain the pulp through a sieve or a clean coffee filter to remove any fine hairs from the rosehip puree.
Wild rose hip tea: PREPARATION OF THE CONCENTRATE
When you have two baskets of rose hip like I do, you want to make a large batch that you can keep in the fridge and use later. The concentrate is darker and tastier than the juice.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. When the water boils, turn off the heat and add 3 cups of crushed rose hips to the pot.
- Close the lid and leave overnight.
- The next day, turn on the fire and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes.
- When the pulp has cooled, strain it from the orange juice and pour the juice into a glass jar.
To make tea, simply mix it with water in a 1:1 ratio. You can store it in the refrigerator for several months, but it usually won’t keep for more than a week.
For a larger serving, you will need 4 cups of mashed rose hips and 2 liters of water.
The advantage of this method is that you can immediately prepare a large amount of rosehip puree and store it for a long time.
You can freeze rosehip puree to save it for later use. Place the rosehip puree in an ice cube tray or special freezer container and place it in the freezer. If you want wild rose hip tea, all you have to do is take one cube and put it in boiling water. The tea is ready when you turn off the heat and let it steep for 20 minutes.
Read also information on other types of tea:
Conclusion
As I said above, wild rose hip tea is full of vitamins. At first, I thought it tasted a bit tart and strange, but the taste got better quickly. Try making some rosehip tea with some honey and mint leaves. So far, this is my favorite match.
FAQ
If you boil rose hips, does that kill the vitamin C?
Vitamin C dissolves in water, so if you make tea with water, most of the vitamin C will stay in the tea and not be lost. But some of the vitamin C is lost when it is heated, so brewing longer at a higher temperature means less vitamin C. Because of this, I’d rather brew rose hips than boil them.
How many fresh rosehips are used for each dried rosehip when making rosehip tea?
Use one teaspoon of dried rosehips per cup of water when brew tea from dried rosehips. When using fresh rosehips, use one tablespoon per cup of tea.
Can I add other herbs to rosehip tea to make it work better?
Rosehip tea is often mixed with hibiscus, which treats upset stomach, anxiety, and fever. Their combination is good for your health in many ways.
How to make rosehip tea with ice?
Just add a few ice cubes and honey or lemon to taste and follow the recipe.
Does caffeine show up in rosehip tea?
Caffeine isn’t added to tea made from fresh or dried rose hips. So you can drink rosehip tea at any time of the day without worrying about how the caffeine will affect you. Rosehip tea can be used in the afternoon and evening instead of green or black tea.
How can I find them?
You can find wild roses all over North America. From Alaska to Quebec, the northern United States, and New Mexico, it is especially common. It grows in areas with a lot of space. They also like sandy places and places near the coast.
How do you decide who to pick?
Rose bushes have thorns, which everyone knows. You can avoid getting pricked by the thorns if you collect carefully, but thick leather gloves can make it easier. Once the rosehip has hardened and turned red, it can be easily taken off the branch. Use only the red part of the fruit and not the green leaves.
What are they like to eat?
They taste like dirt and lemon. They kind of smell like sun-dried tomatoes. When honey is added to tea, it makes it taste great.
My name is Helena Tasty. My passion is tea and various goodies that can improve your mood on the rainiest day.
I will be glad to receive your comments and impressions about the presented recipes.
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