Skin
Rosehip Glow
Tart rose and a blush of hibiscus.
Rosehips are the fruit of the rose, dried after the petals fall. They brew into a coral cup that feels like a vitamin more than a perfume.
- Steep
- 10 min
- Water
- 95°C / 203°F
- Caffeine
- None
Taste · Bright, fruity, lightly tart
Ingredients
2 cups
- Organic dried rosehips · lightly crushed1½ tbsp
- Organic hibiscus petals1 tsp
Method
- 1
Crush rosehips just enough to crack them open.
- 2
Steep covered 8–12 minutes. Longer is more tart.
- 3
Strain well. Serve hot, or chill and pour over ice.
Why this cup
- Naturally high in vitamin C when brewed from whole hips
- A bright morning cup without caffeine
- Pretty enough to serve to guests
Go gently
- Hibiscus may lower blood pressure — go gently if you already run low or take related medicine.
- Skip large daily amounts in pregnancy.
- The tartness can be sharp on an empty stomach.
Steep timer
10:00
