Rosehip Husks
The best natural source of vitamin C and the most relevant fruit in folk medicine. And there's much more to rosehip. Hippocrates recommended them to his patients and the first description of their effects can be found back in 11th century herb handbooks. And you can have rosehip tea whenever you feel like it. In winter, it will support overall well-being, in summer it will refresh and provide the necessary antioxidants.
Ingredients
100 % Rose hipsBrew & Taste
The rosehip tea has a light pinkish color and tastes pleasantly sweet and sour. The aroma is soft, subtle and slightly sweet.
Origins
Although we say rosehips are the fruit of the rosehip (Rosa canina), botanists refer to them as the fruit of the Achene. More importantly, however, they contain vitamins C and A, B vitamins as well as vitamin K and niacin. Thanks to that they are widely used in folk medicine, especially in winter. Their pleasantly sweet taste can also be used in summer drinks. A chilled rosehip tea can be a pleasant refreshment.
Rosehip plants are 1-3m tall shrubs growing almost over all of the Europe. They can usually be found at the edges of forests, in ditches or on hillsides, up to an altitude of 1200m. The branches of the roses are thorny, the shoots often climb on nearby supports. The elliptical petals are 2-4 centimetres long.
Flowers appear during May and June. They are fragrant and pleasant, usually white or pink. The rose hips themselves, red shiny egg-shaped fruits, ripen from August to September. Inside they contain seeds and rather sharp hairs. When making rosehip tea, it is a good idea to keep these in mind and strain the drink through a fine mesh. The Romans supposedly used rosehips to treat rabies. This is also why the plant is called "dog rose" – Rosa canina.
Later, they were prescribed to strengthen the body as well as to support kidney function. They are used to make syrups, jams, wine and liqueurs.
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Herb packaging preview
We pack our herbs in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. Thanks to the hermetic seal, the herbs are protected against humidity, light and foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew and the herb itself.
Instructions for preparation
Pour 500ml of cold water per 2 tablespoons of rosehips.
Leave overnight, then strain.
Optionally, add honey, and serve.
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