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Rosehip & Hibiscus Harvest Iced Tea

A deep ruby-red herbal iced tea that tastes like autumn in a glass. Rosehips — the fruit of the wild rose, abundant across Canadian fields and hedgerows every September — bring a tart, cranberry-like depth that pairs brilliantly with hibiscus's floral brightness. Naturally caffeine-free, loaded with vitamin C, and stunning to look at. This is the harvest season tea you'll make every year.

20 min
Easy
Serves 4
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Rosehip & Hibiscus Harvest Iced Tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine dried rosehips and hibiscus flowers in a heatproof pitcher or pot. If using rosemary, add it now.

  2. 2

    Pour 1 litre of just-boiled water over the herbs. Steep for 15 minutes — longer steeping deepens the colour and intensifies the tartness.

  3. 3

    Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pitcher, pressing the spent herbs gently to extract all the liquid.

  4. 4

    While still warm, stir in honey or maple syrup and lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness — rosehips are naturally tart, so be generous with sweetener if you prefer a balanced drink.

  5. 5

    Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until fully chilled.

  6. 6

    Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few fresh or dried rosehips if available.

Pro tip

Fresh rosehips from wild roses (Rosa canina or Rosa rugosa) can be used in September and October — use about double the quantity of dried. Remove the seeds and blossom ends before steeping, as the fine hairs inside can irritate the throat. Dried rosehips from a health food store are the easiest year-round option. This tea keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days and the colour deepens beautifully overnight.

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