Rosy Green Tea Spa Water

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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