How does rosehip root differ from the fruit — and why choose the root? — Rosehip root 50g LekraSET (Rōsa)

Rosehips, the fruit, are widely known above all for their high vitamin C content and pronounced sour taste. The root is a different part of the plant with a different set of natural compounds. It is dominated by tannins, organic acids and other plant components, which give it a more restrained, earthy flavour profile without noticeable sourness.

In practice, this means that an infusion of the root is not a substitute for the familiar berry tea made from rosehips but a drink in its own right with a different character. It is chosen by those who are interested specifically in the root: in the folk practice of various regions, rosehip root was used alongside the fruit, with the underground parts of the plant valued for their own properties.

The infusion has a mild taste, with no sweetness or sourness and a slight astringent note from the tannins. It is an unsweetened, warming drink that suits those who prefer herbal teas without a pronounced fruity aroma.