A tart, aromatic, bright and healthy drink, hibiscus tea is considered an herbal tea or decoction. Thirst-quenching healing infusion is drunk both cold and hot. Hibiscus flower tea is popular all over the world.
For the preparation of the broth, dried flowers of pink or deep red color are taken. Since the drink tastes sour, it is sweetened before serving.
In fact, not the flowers themselves are used as infusions in such tea, but a very useful receptacle. Not every hibiscus variety is suitable for brewing, but only Hibiscus sabdariffa. This variety is popular with consumers for its medicinal properties.
There are many different ways to make this tea. It is drunk hot and cold, along with fruits, fruit juices, alcohol (rum, wine, beer). Herbs and spices are added to it: mint, ginger, cinnamon, cloves. Although most people believe that hibiscus is native to Hawaii, its true homeland is Africa.
Hibiscus, which belongs to the mallow family, grows in tropical and subtropical climates where it feels most comfortable. It is also cultivated in Jamaica, Mexico, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Sudan, Senegal, Mali, Egypt and Tanzania.
Hibiscus tea is also known as hibiscus tea. This drink not only soothes, gives a wonderful and varied taste, but is also healing.
In different countries of the world, hibiscus decoction is known as an effective remedy for lowering high blood pressure, antipyretic, dietary, beneficial for the liver and regular menstruation in women, helping against insomnia, diuretic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory natural medicine. It also relieves skin irritation.
Hibiscus is often added to tea blends.
However, not everyone benefits from hibiscus tea. For example, pregnant women should consult a doctor before consuming it as a drink. In some cases, hibiscus can provoke menstruation, which in turn can lead to miscarriage. A woman should also consult a doctor if she is breastfeeding a baby.
Some people are very sensitive to hibiscus tea. They experience stomach pains, bouts of nausea and even vomiting.
If this drink is new to you, then start drinking it gradually. Pay attention to how your body reacts to it.
