An infusion of rose hips is an excellent source of vitamin C and, when taken regularly during the winter months, can help relieve or even prevent a cold. Ideally, the fruits of the dog rose should be harvested during the winter months to be stored and used in the winter, in the form of infusions or other preparations.
Ingrediants
Pre-dried rosehip infusion
- Boiling water
- 1 handful of dried rosehips, the fruits of the dog rose
Infusion of fresh rose hips
- Fresh rose hips, rosehip fruits
- Boiling water
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Pre-dried rosehip infusion
Step 1. Bring the water to a boil
Make sure that the water used is in proportion to the number of cups of infusion you want to prepare. When the water boils, carefully pour it into a heat-resistant bowl. The size of the bowl will vary according to the amount of boiling water.
Step 2. Grab your handful of rose hips
Pour them into the boiling water contained in the bowl. Make sure the water completely covers the fruit. If not, bring more water to a boil and add it. Alternatively, push the rose hips down with the help of a spoon.
Step 3. Leave the fruit to infuse for about 10–15 minutes
Do not cover the bowl and do not disturb the contents in any way.
Step 4. After the indicated time has elapsed, pour the infusion into the cups carefully
Drink it immediately, the water will have cooled down.
Method 2 of 2: Infusion of fresh rose hips
Dry the Rose Hips
Step 1. Collect the rosehip fruit
Do it after the first frosts.
Step 2. Wash and dry the rose hips
Remove the top and bottom of each fruit.
Step 3. Cut the rose hips in half
Remove all seeds.
Step 4. Place the cut fruits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Step 5. Bake them at a temperature around 120 ° C and let them dry
Step 6. When they are completely dry, you can remove them from the oven
Step 7. Blend the dried fruits to obtain a fine and uniform consistency
Transfer the rosehip powder to an airtight container.
Prepare the rosehip infusion
Step 1. Use 1 teaspoon of dried rose hips for each cup of infusion
Step 2. Add a teaspoon to a very fine tea strainer
Put it back in the cup.
Step 3. Pour the boiling water into the cup
Allow it to brew for 5 - 7 minutes, then remove the filter from the cup.
Alternatively, strain the tea through a colander in case you added the rosehip directly to the water
Step 4. Serve the infusion immediately
If desired, add a small amount of honey.
