MSG Free Lemon-Basil Rosehip Berry Tea
This ruby-red tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy what's in your cup. Dried rosehips and fresh or frozen berries simmer together until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-toned color that looks almost too pretty to drink. Fresh basil steeps into the hot brew for a subtly herbal, aromatic lift that plays beautifully against the bright squeeze of lemon juice stirred in at the end. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a flavoring blend. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness and lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. It's warming, vibrant, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of homemade tea that makes a store-bought packet feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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