Made with fresh or dried flowers, a hot cup of tea or hibiscus iced tea, either way, it is delicious and good for your health.
Ingredients:
- Fresh hibiscus flowers – 2 cups or (Dried hibiscus flowers – ½ cup)
- Water – 8 cups
- Honey (as sweet as you want)
- Fresh lime juice – 3 tbsp
Instructions:
- If using fresh hibiscus flowers, remove the calyx or the green part at the base of the flower to which the stem is attached. You can also remove the pistil which is the thin thread-like tube in the middle of the flower with pollens attached to it or you can choose to keep it.
- Bring the flowers and water to a boil in a large pot. Once the water starts boiling, switch off the flame and cover the vessel. At this point, you can also add other herbs such as basil, lemongrass, lemon zest, etc.
- Let the tea steep for 15-20 minutes. Mix in the honey and lime juice till completely combined. Strain the tea.
- Serve the tea warm or chill it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
Benefits of Hibiscus Tea:
- Rich in antioxidants
- Helps lower blood pressure
- Helps lower blood fat levels
- Boosts liver health
- Promotes weight loss
- Helps prevent cancer
- Fights harmful bacteria
Note:
Hibiscus tea can affect estrogen levels. If you are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant, you should probably avoid hibiscus in your diet. It also lowers blood pressure which can be harmful if you already suffer from low blood pressure.
– by Tanya Sahni
Sahnitanya45@gmail.com
Author’s bio:
I am a nutritionist by profession, co owner of a chain of wellness centres under the name of Health Zone in Lucknow. Its been 16 years in the wellness industry. I am a post graduate in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
Apart from the above I have been associated with various Dainik Jagran programs on Women health and Nutrition.
