Can you use any rose hips for tea?

Can you use any rose hips for tea?

Rose Hip Tea It's flowery and fruity, delicious with a dab of honey or even cinnamon. You can make tea with either dried or fresh rose hips. If fresh, don't worry about the little hairs on the seeds, they'll stick to the seeds and won't come off into your brew.

How do you dry rose hips for tea?

Drying rose hips Wash large hips, cut off blossom and stem ends, cut in half, remove the seeds, spread the seeded hips on trays, and dry in an oven or dehydrator set at 110°F until the hips are hard and brittle. Dry small hips whole or sliced but without removing the seeds.

What is rose hips tea good for?

In addition to being easy to make at home, it has many potential benefits. Due to its high levels of antioxidants, rosehip tea may boost your immune system, aid weight loss, reduce joint pain, support healthy-looking skin, and protect against heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

How long should rosehip tea steep?

Leave the rosehips and the boiled water to steep for 10–15 minutes. Do not cover the bowl or disturb its contents. Once 10-15 minutes are up, carefully pour the tea into serving cups. Drink the tea immediately, as the water will be cool.