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Rose Hip Tea

Kuşburnu çayı, rosehip

7.7/10 editor's score

An infusion of dried rose hips, the fruit of the rose. In Turkey, kuşburnu is one of the herbal teas most drunk by visitors.

Caffeine-freeFruityTurkey
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Tisane, not from Camellia sinensis. Based on published sources, not yet tasted.

Dried rose hips, top-down

What you need

3 g dried rose hipsRose Hip Tea
250 ml water100°C
Steep 8:002 steeps
InfusionRed-orange
Served inMug or cup

At a glance

An infusion of dried rose hips, the fruit of the rose.

CaffeineCaffeine-free
Beginner fit9.0 / 10From the editor's score
HarvestAutumnAutumn fruit.
Pairs withHoney, Breakfast, CakeLess good with milk
Grown asUpland scrubCentral Anatolia, Anatolia
Served inMug or cupA general choice

About Rose Hip Tea

What sources say about the taste

Sources note rose hips are used for tea, jam and syrup 1.

01 · Aroma

First sip

Lift the cup and smell before you drink.

02 · Taste

Middle

Let it sit on the tongue for a moment.

03 · Finish

Finish

What stays after you swallow.

Hover or tap a noteBigger image and more dots mean a stronger note.

Notes and intensities are an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not our own tasting.

Where it is grown

Central AnatoliaAnatoliaTURKEY
Made from
Rose fruit (hips) 1
Turkey
Kuşburnu, popular with tourists 2
Blends
Often with hibiscus 1
Vitamin C
Wild hips are rich in it 1

More from Central Anatolia and Turkey.

History and culture

Rose hips have long been used in drinks, jams and soups 1.

Editor's score

7.7/10

Weighted across six criteria: flavour 30%, heritage 20%, availability 15%, value 15%, beginners 10%, versatility 10%.

Based on published sources, not yet tasted. Rates the plant, not a brand. How we score →

1086Flavour & complexity: 6.0Origin & heritage: 7.0Availability: 9.0Value: 9.0Beginner-friendliness: 9.0Versatility: 8.5Flavour 6.0Heritage 7.0Availability 9.0Value 9.0Beginners 9.0Versatility 8.5
Taste profile and caffeine

Profile is an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not a lab measurement or our own tasting.

Caffeine

Brewed coffee~95 mg
Black tea (average)~47 mg
Green tea (average)~28 mg
Rose Hip Tea0 mg

Rose hips contain no caffeine. Per 8 fl oz (240 ml) cup. Coffee and tea averages from Mayo ClinicC.

Harvest calendar

Hips are picked in autumn. Tap a month or a season.

The plant

Fruit of the rose plant, Rosa species 1.

How it is made
01Picking

Ripe hips.

02Drying

Dried and cut.

Dry herb and infusion
Dry rose hipsRed-orange cut hips.
LiquorRed-orange.
After steeping
Wet leafSoft red pieces.

The colour swatch is an approximate guide, not a photograph.

Food pairings and storage

Works well

  • Honey
  • Breakfast
  • Cake

Best avoided

  • Milk

Pairings are general suggestions from the tea's style, not tested matches.

Storage

  • Airtight, opaque container, away from light, heat and moisture.
  • Dried flowers and leaves lose aroma within about a year.
  • Buy small amounts and keep away from spices and coffee, which taint the smell.
Quality and buying

Cut or whole.

Buying tips

  1. Region shown is an approximate area.
  2. Blends often add hibiscus 1.
FAQ
Is rose hip tea caffeine-free?

Yes. It is made from fruit, not tea leaves.

Find it inHerbal infusionsTeas from TurkeyCentral AnatoliaCaffeine-freeFruityTurkey

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, "Rose hip". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_hip
  2. Wikipedia, "Tea in Turkey". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_in_Turkey
  3. Mayo Clinic, "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more". www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Scores and content updated 30 Oct 2026.