Green tea and rose hips are rich in vitamins and antioxidants,
bioflavonoids, and alkaloids. This calming brew promotes healthy skin
and hair and has detoxifying properties. Enjoy this delicious and
refreshing immune-boosting elixir with the subtle scent of roses.
YIELDS: 8 cups
2 roses in full bloom
8 cups spring water
2 tablespoons green tea
⁄ cup dried rose hips
1 teaspoon rosewater, optional
Ice, optional
What you will need: large saucepan, strainer, half-gallon pitcher,
wooden spoon
1. To Make: Choose robustly blooming roses to pluck the petals from for this
recipe. Pick them from your garden midmorning, after the dew has dried
but before they wilt with the heat of the day. Remove the petals from one
rose directly after cutting from the plant to preserve the highest nutrient
value and reserve. Place the other in a vase to brighten your workspace.
Bring the water to boiling in a saucepan and remove from heat. Let the
water cool a minute and add the green tea and rose hips to the pan, stirring
to saturate. Steep for 3–5 minutes and strain the liquid into a pitcher. Let
cool for 20 minutes then add the rosewater and the petals from one rose and
stir. Serve warm or refrigerate 30 minutes and serve chilled over ice, if
desired.
2. To Store: Store in the fridge and drink within 4 days.
3. To Use: Drink up to 3 glasses a day. Serve over ice if desired.
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