Rose and Berry Sun Tea Recipe with Rose Petals and Rosehips

Written by The Mountain Rose Herbs Team | April 5, 2015

I have a secret to share, a tip, if you will...you do not need to wait until summer to enjoy delicious, nature-made sun tea! In fact, it does not even need to be a hot, sunny day for you to make a tasty jar of herbal tea. You can steep the herbs in fresh water on a counter-top, in a sunny windowsill, or on the front stoop. It may take a little longer to get a good steep if the sun isn't out, but it will still work just fine. In fact, you could put this tea together in the morning, and let it steep for several hours to be enjoyed in the afternoon or at the end of a busy day...

Rose and Berry Sun Tea Blend Recipe

These are the quantities for 1/2 gallon of sun tea. Feel free to multiply for a larger amount!

2 Tablespoons organic Red Rose petals or Pink Rose petals
2 Tablespoons organic Marshmallow Leaf or Raspberry leaf
2 Tablespoons organic Blackberry leaf
1 Tablespoon organic Rosehips

Combine all the herbs in a large tea infuser, a cotton muslin bag, or wrap well in cheesecloth and tie to keep closed. You could also put the herbs in a jar loose, and strain after infusing. Cover with 1/2 gallon cool or room temperature water (spring water is lovely!) Cover and allow to steep--in the sun, a windowsill, counter-top, table, or wherever you have space. Allow to steep for several hours until desired strength. Strain herbs and serve. Refrigerate unused tea for up to two days. Feel free to add sweetener, lemon, or other flavors to suit your tastes!

This post was originally published for the series "The Sunday Steep."

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