A simple herbal flower with incredible benefits! 7 Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea. This wonderfully refreshing tea can be enjoyed hot or cold.
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Tea is one beverage that is enjoyed around the globe. Whether it’s traditional black tea, green tea or herbal tea.
Hibiscus herbal tea originates from Southeast Asia and the northern parts of Africa. The hibiscus plant does well in the tropical environments as well.
It’s amazing that this ruby red tea has numerous health benefits! Hibiscus tea, hot or cold makes an excellent alternative to sugary drinks.
Steeping Hibiscus
The part of the hibiscus that we use to steep tea is called the calyx. (1). We dry it and use it make both hot and cold tea.
You can make individual cups of tea by placing a teaspoon of dried hibiscus in a tea diffuser or reusable tea bag. Add hot water. Steep for 4-5 minutes. Organic hibiscus tea bags can also be purchased online or in select health food stores. I found Traditional Medicinals Hibiscus Tea here.
For iced hibiscus tea; steep your tea, remove the hibiscus/tea bags. Cool in refrigerator. Add ice cubes if you like it colder.
Make a whole pot of tea by placing 2 T. of dried hibiscus in a tea diffuser or large tea ball. Add hot water. Steep for 4-5 minutes.
7 Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea
Reduces High Blood Pressure. Studies have shown that drinking hibiscus tea for 6-8 weeks will lower your blood pressure.
Contains anti-inflammatory properties. The tea is high in vitamins and antioxidants, both necessary to lower overall inflammation in our body.
Aids in relieving digestive issues. This tea improves your digestion and keeps waste moving through your digestive tract. It also works to increase urination and relieve constipation.
Boosts our immune system. Hibiscus is rich in vitamin C content. It also contains B vitamins, specifically niacin. It contains minerals essential to our health such as; calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Supports a healthy metabolism. Drink hibiscus tea daily for 60-90 days to reduce your body fat, weight, and overall body mass index. (Note: combine hibiscus with green tea for better results.). It aids in blocking the chemical response to store carbohydrates.
Fights disease due to high antioxidants. Hibiscus is rich in antioxidants. Drink this tea to reduce the negative affects of free radicals and damage to your cells.
Restores hormonal balances in women. Hibiscus relieves menstrual cramps and pain associated with pre-menstrual symptoms.
Hibiscus tea is refreshing by itself, however many people like additional flavor and sweetness.
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Many Flavors of Hibiscus
- Minty flavor. Add spearmint or peppermint leaves. After the tea is steeped, add fresh leaves from spearmint or peppermint plants.
- Spice. When steeping a batch of tea, add a partial or whole cinnamon stick.
- More Spice. For more spice include a few whole cloves, a slice of ginger and a cinnamon stick when steeping a batch of tea.
- Antioxidant boost. Combine green tea and hibiscus tea together for more subtle flavor.
- Naturally sweet. If you have fresh stevia available, add a pinch of crushed or dried leaves. One to two drops of liquid stevia can be added to a quart of hibiscus tea.
- Fight illness. Dried rose hips combine well with hibiscus leaves. Traditional Medicinals makes a Rose Hips Hibiscus Tea Bags.
- Holy Basil. (Tulsi). The naturally stress relieving flavor with many more benefits.
Other interesting Facts About Hibiscus
Different Names. It’s also called sour tea or red sorrel tea. People from around the world like to combine this sour tea with black or green tea.
Your hair loves hibiscus. Rinse your hair with a couple tablespoons of tea for healthy scalp and increased hair growth. It’s also been known to slow down the graying process.
Relaxes. Hibiscus is a wonderful tea to drink to find relief from daily stresses.
Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea
Enjoy this versatile herbal tea! Personally, I drink it more as a cold tea during the summer. I also like to brew it and bring on road trips and camping trips in an insulated water bottle.
How do you like your hibiscus tea? By itself or combined with a peppermint leaf or green tea?
Pursuing Better Health Together,
Read more at “Hibiscus Tea: the Antioxidant Therapeutic Agent You Should Be Drinking” by Dr. Axe.
- Megan Ware. “Hibiscus tea:health benefits and risks”. Medical News Today. March 2018.