How to Make Rose Hip Tea
- 1). Place the dried rose hips and lemon balm or mint into a large saucepan. Cover with one quart of cold water, and place the pan over medium heat.
- 2). Place a lid on the pan, and bring the mixture slowly to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer the rose hips undisturbed for 15 minutes.
- 3). Place a large bowl under a fine mesh strainer to catch the tea. Strain the liquid through the strainer to separate the rose hips and dried herbs from the tea.
- 4). Mash the rose hips with a fork to extract all the vitamin enriched juice from the fruit. Discard the spent plant material when all the tea has been strained into the bowl.
- 5). Add the sugar and lemon juice to the tea, if desired. Stir to combine until the sugar has completely dissolved. Transfer the rose hip tea to clean coffee mugs and serve immediately, or store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours in a covered container.