Eggless Lemon-Basil Rosehip Berry Tea

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

4.8

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This vibrant herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Dried rosehips and fresh or frozen berries simmer together until the liquid turns a stunning deep ruby-red, and then fragrant basil steeps in to add an unexpected, garden-fresh twist. A squeeze of real lemon juice and a touch of honey round everything out into something that feels both nourishing and a little luxurious. Because it's built entirely from fruit, herbs, and a drizzle of honey, there's nothing here to worry about from an allergen standpoint — no eggs hiding in a syrup or a store-bought blend. It's naturally free of anything processed, and every ingredient earns its place in the cup. Serve it immediately while it's still steaming, or let it cool down and pour it over ice for a gorgeous summer sipper.

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups water
2 tbsp dried rosehips
¼ cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
6 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1–2 tsp honey, to taste

For serving

2 thin lemon slices (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the water and dried rosehips in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
2
Add the mixed berries, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 minutes, until the berries have softened and the liquid is a deep ruby-red.

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