Viewing post #359443 by chelle

Skiekitty said:Chelle - Geez, I was thinking that it was gonna be a LOT harder than that! Kinda like making hibiscus tea. What does it taste like? Now I'm uber curious.. I wonder if I have any hips on any of my roses.. I should wander around Friday & see... (it's too dark by the time I get home from work)

I'd say its flavor is fruity-sweet, rather than sour. Not sweet like a soda or honey, but more like just a good refreshingly smooth, light juice.

I use the hibiscus and calendula in mine occasionally but it seems to me that the calendula changes not only the flavor, but the texture. It's then a bit more like drinking a dry, fruity wine.

If gathering your own hips: I've read a few notes here and there that advise removing the seeds before using. It seems that the little hairs around them might cause digestive distress.