~ wild rose hips are best picked after a frost for the best flavour; they make excellent tea and are high in vitamin c ~
when harvesting wild rose hips, make sure that the area has not been treated with chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides. Chose rose hips that are a deep red in colour and slightly soft to the touch, and if one can wait until after a frost, they have a much richer flavour. Whole rose hips can be washed and laid out to dry, and used in a variety of teas, jellies or juices. Over the winter, store in an air-tight container
to make rose hip tea, steep dried rose hips in hot water for at least twenty minutes; use 2-3 teaspoons for each cup of boiling water. If sweeter tea is desired, add honey to taste
wild rose hips
