Winter Tea Blend — Rose Hips, Linden Blossoms, and Apple Peel

Crush the dried rose hips into two or three pieces in a mortar or between a cloth with a rolling pin; whole rose hips will not release their flavor into the water. Do not try to remove the fuzzy seeds; they will stay in the strainer at the end of brewing.

Combine the crushed rose hips, linden blossoms, and apple peel in a large bowl, then transfer the blend to a dry, airtight jar. Write the date on the jar.

Turn off the heat, add the linden blossoms from the blend, cover, and let steep. Strain through a double-layer strainer and pour into cups; this keeps the fine hairs from the rose hips out of the tea.