Add all herbs to the pot, then fill with freshly boiled bottled or filtered water.
Cover the pot and allow the herbs to steep for five minutes.
Strain out the herbs.
Serve with honey and a slice of lime, or a spoonful of rose hip liqueur if desired.
Notes
Yields 3 cups.• Use fresh, dried or frozen. • Be sure to remove the irritating seeds before use. This can be done by cutting the hips in half and scraping out the seeds with the tip of a paring knife. • Spread hips out on a screen or tray to dry for storage or freeze. • Dried whole and powdered rose hips can be found online and at local herb and health food stores
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