TEA, ROSE HIPS

Caffeine FreeRose Hips (Rosa canina), the fruit of the rose after the flower has bloomed and the petals have fallen, are native to Europe and North America. During World War II, when faced with a serious shortage of fresh fruits, the governments of England, Norway and Sweden began looking to botanicals. They discovered that Rose Hips were an excellent food source. Because of their abundance, they were used in teas, soups, purees, etc. Rose Hips are still used today as a favorite nutritious food, often brewed into a delicate, fruity tea.