Why drink Rose Hips? A great source of Vitamin D, A, E and Iron. One day in the cafe I was talking to the currator of historical house that was donated to the city of London. She saw the rose hips and she told me how coincidentally she had been reading the journals of people living in the city in the late 19th century and lots of entries involved people talking about harvesting and processing the rose hips and drinking them throughout the winter. It is amazing this how effective this have been. Drinking lots of rose hips esprecially in times of low sunlight will really help with that low vitamin D times.
Mild and fruity with slight pungency (tangy) and sweet pear notes.
From the Supplier:
Looking for a little solitude? This fabulous dried organic rosehip was named in honor of Santa Maria de la Soledad-Our Lady of Solitude. Grown and harvested on farms with noted track records of sustainability and environmental care, this rosehip delivers rich astringent character, floral sweetness and a list of additional benefits. To give you something to contemplate during those peaceful moments, we've compiled the top five reasons you should be drinking this tea:
1. It's loaded with antioxidants
According to researchers, rosehips offer high levels of polyphenols and carotenoids, along with vitamins C and E.
2. It may also boost the immune system
Thanks to a high concentration of Vitamin C, rosehips are thought to stimulate white blood cell production, which may prevent infection.
3. It might combat heart disease
Not to be outdone, rosehips are also said to be high in flavonoids, which have been shown to reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart.
4. It may promote weight loss
In addition to all the above, rosehips are also shown to have high levels of an antioxidant known as tiliroside, thought to have fat-burning properties.
5. It may reduce inflammation
Creaky joints? This wonder herb is also known to be high in galactolipids, a compound believed to ease joint pain by reducing inflammation.
To this list, we'd also like to add one important item-rosehip tea is delicious! Brew a cup today, find a quiet corner to relax, and sip your way to some solitude. Enjoy.