Paraben Free Lemon-Basil Rosehip Berry Tea
That deep ruby-red color alone is enough to make you want to curl up with a mug of this floral, fruity tea. Dried rosehips and fresh or frozen berries simmer together until the liquid is rich and vibrant, then fresh basil steeps in to add a surprisingly lovely herbal note that lifts the whole thing. A squeeze of real lemon juice and a touch of honey round it out — bright, a little tart, and gently sweet without being cloying. Many packaged teas and flavored drinks rely on preservative blends that can be tricky to navigate, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you can feel good about. The straining step keeps the texture silky smooth, so every sip is clean and clear. It's the kind of drink that feels like a treat but takes almost no effort to pull together, and it's just as beautiful served with a thin lemon slice floating on top.
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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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