Xanthan Gum 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 right now. Dried rosehips and fresh or frozen berries simmer together until the liquid is rich, fruity, and almost jewel-like, then fresh basil steeps in to add a subtle herbal lift that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected. A squeeze of real lemon juice and a touch of honey round it out with brightness and just enough sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally clean and straightforward — no thickeners, no additives, no fillers of any kind — so you can sip without a second thought. It's the kind of tea that feels like it came from a fancy café but comes together in your own kitchen with minimal effort. Serve it immediately while it's hot, or let it cool and pour it over ice for a gorgeous, vibrant cold drink.
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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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