MQH Wholefoods™ Dried HIBISCUS Flowers Loose Leaf Herbal Tea Grade *A* Premium Quality! FREE P&P (100g)

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To make a delicious hot cup of hibiscus tea, add the cut and sifted hibiscus flowers to a pot of freshly boiled water and leave to steep for 3-6 minutes to reach your desired taste and strength. Looking For Something Other Than Different?

Hibiscus tea - Wikipedia Hibiscus tea - Wikipedia

Hibiscus tea is an infusion made with hibiscus flowers (specifically the crimson and magenta calyces of the roselle plant) and water, consumed either warm or as an iced tea. This herbal tea has been consumed for thousands of years and is fruity and tart with a gorgeous red/purple color. In fact, a review of 7 studies with a total of 362 participants concluded that hibiscus tea did not significantly reduce total cholesterol or triglyceride levels ( 13).The cold brew hibiscus tea recipe minimizes the risk of bitterness while still extracting full flavor from the flowers. This version steeps the tea in your fridge for up to 2 days (it can take a minimum of 4 hours, but steep to your desired color and flavor). Prepare the tea in a pitcher or in a large bottle that fits in your fridge. You can make tinctures out of hibiscus flowers by soaking them in alcohol for several weeks before straining them out and storing them in a dark bottle away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as lamps or stoves. This will preserve the tincture for up to three years without spoiling it so long as you keep it sealed tightly enough that air does not get inside (it is possible for air bubbles or dust particles to get inside if you do not seal everything properly).

8 Benefits of Hibiscus - Healthline

In one small study, 46 people with high blood pressure consumed either hibiscus tea or a placebo. After 1 month, those who drank hibiscus tea had a greater decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure than those who took the placebo ( 6). Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and allow the petals to steep for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.Hibiscus tea contains other antioxidants, such as anthocyanins. Anthocyanins give the plant its vibrant color. They may also help prevent many chronic diseases . However, more research is needed to support health claims about antioxidants . Use food-grade hibiscus or those from a plant in your garden. Avoid flower shop hibiscus flowers, as they’re usually covered in chemicals.