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Dry Rose Hips For Tea

Dry Rose Hips for Tea: Transform Your Garden’s Bounty!

Learn how to dry rose hips for tea, a nutritious herbal beverage rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Best food 2025
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rose Hips
  • 1 bowl Organic Rose Hips Freshly harvested
Optional Add-ins for Flavor
  • 1 cup Mint Fresh or dried
  • 1 cup Lemon Balm
For Sweetening (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Honey To taste
  • 1 tbsp Agave Syrup To taste, vegan option

Equipment

  • Food Dehydrator
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • air-tight container
  • Mortar and Pestle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dry Rose Hips for Tea
  1. Harvest ripe rose hips, ideally after the first frost, avoiding damage to the bushes.
  2. Rinse the rose hips under cold water, then slice them to remove inner hairs and seeds if desired.
  3. Dry using a dehydrator set to 135°F, an oven at 150°F, or air dry in a ventilated area.
  4. Once dried, crush the rose hips and sift to remove any remaining hairs.
  5. Store dried rose hips in an airtight container away from light and moisture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gVitamin C: 160mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rose hip tea can be enjoyed hot or cold, and can be mixed with other flavors for a unique herbal blend.

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