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Rose hips

Gift of Nature to boost your health

shipovnik rose hips

ROSE HIPS TEA

Rose hips tea (shipovnik tea)  is very popular in Russia  for its refreshing taste and health benefits. It is especially popular during winter times to boost up immune system and not to fall a victim of a cold.

WHY IS ROSE HIPS TEA GOOD FOR YOU

Rose hips are particularly high in vitamin C content, it is one of the richest plant sources available. This is where the tangy taste comes from and this is why this tea is perfect to strengthen your immune system.
Rose hips also contain vitamins A and B, essential fatty acids and have antioxidant properties.

HOW TO MAKE ROSE HIPS TEA

Making shipovnik tea is very easy.  All you need is dried rose hips (you can get them in Russian food stores), a  vacuum flask, water and some time for the tea to brew. Mind that this is not an instant drink and infusing this will take about 7 hours.

Rinse a handful of rose hips, put into the vacuum flask and cover with boiled water. Infuse over night or for at least 7 hours, after which you can enjoy this healthy organic drink.

You can sweeten this tea with honey.

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