Why different cultures drink hibiscus tea. Hibiscus tea is a favourite in many countries and is widespread in China, Mexico, Africa, Europe and some Caribbean countries (under different names). It’s enjoyed for various reasons: 1  Egyptians consume hibiscus tea to keep themselves cool in their warm, desert climate. 2  This tea is used as a “refrigerant” to regulate body temperature. 3  Sudanese and Egyptians use hibiscus tea as a ceremonial toast at wedding ceremonies and family gatherings.
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The notion of the best Hibiscus Tea is subjective, because different people have different tastes. We present the most often-rated and highest-rated teas in this category, and allow you to draw your own conclusions.
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Hibiscus tea is a healthy alternative to sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juices, which are high in synthetic ingredients such as aspartame (an artificial sweetener) and/or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
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You can overdo it though. The impressive manganese content of hibiscus tea may exceed recommended limits at high intakes, though, so we probably shouldn’t drink more than a quart a day (for someone that weighs about 150 pounds; a kid weighing 75 pounds wouldn’t want to regularly drink more than 2 cups a day).
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Although the dried tea looks like it is made from petals, it is actually made from the sepals (calyces) , the small structures at the base of the flower. Many species of hibiscus are grown ornamentally, but the species Hibiscus sabdariffa (also known as roselle) is the most common one used in herbal teas.
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Hibiscus tea, also called roselle tea, is an herbal tea made from hibiscus flowers. This drink is often consumed iced, and is often sweetened.
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In some regions, hibiscus is also blended with black tea. Hibiscus tea has traditionally been used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) , lower fever, and treat liver disorders. Hibiscus is also rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants. A human study has validated that hibiscus tea, in an amount easily incorporated into the diet, is effective at lowering blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension[1].
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While the hibiscus flower has over 200 species, the tea is made from Hibiscus sabdariffa, common in North Africa, Thailand, the Caribbean and Latin America. The flower comes from the hibiscus plant, a shrub that produces flowers with reddish-purple centres. The tea is derived from the deep red calyxes, or cup-like structures formed by the sepals.
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Hibiscus tea is rich in vitamin C, minerals and various antioxidants, while also helping in the treatment of hypertension and anxiety. Hibiscus tea is prepared by boiling parts of the hibiscus plant, known by its scientific name Hibiscus sabdariffa, particularly the flower. Hibiscus tea is a very popular drink throughout the world and is often used as a medicinal tea. However, hibiscus flowers have various local names, and it might be called by its other rather common name, “Roselle”. Hibiscus tea is ruby red in color and has a sour taste.
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The health benefits of hibiscus tea include relief from high blood pressure and high cholesterol, as well as digestive, immune system, and inflammatory problems. It helps to cure liver disease and reduces the risk of cancer. It can also speed up the metabolism and help in healthy, gradual weight loss.
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what's hibiscus tea
Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea made from hibiscus flowers.