The health benefits of hibiscus tea.
What is Hibiscus tea?
Hibiscus is a large five-petaled flower that grows in subtropical and tropical regions around the world. The beautiful hibiscus flowers are usually white, but the hibiscus buds, also known as calyxes, are dark red in color. These buds are collected and dried to make tea.The use of hibiscus dates back to ancient times, when the Egyptians believed that the flower could reduce body temperature and treat other diseases. Hibiscus is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. Most of the hibiscus tea in the world comes from China and Thailand.
How to make this tea
* Place a hibiscus tea bag or a teapot containing one to two teaspoons of leaf tea per cup.
* Heat the water to 93-100°C. If you don't have a temperature-controlled kettle, bring the water to a boil and let it stand for a minute so that its temperature drops slightly.
* Pour 250 ml on a tea bag or teapot.
* Let the tea brew to taste. Most people prefer a lighter tea, so a two-minute brew is enough. Brewing for 3-5 minutes, you will get a darker color and a greater saturation of the tea. Longer brewing can lead to a bitter tea.
· Before use, remove the tea bag or teapot from the cup.
Hibiscus tea has a natural tart taste, so some people like to add a simple syrup or another sweetener to tea - sugar or honey.
Caffeine content
Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea, so it does not contain caffeine. This is a suitable alternative for those who want a hot decaf drink. This is not like other black or green teas, which contain about 35-90 milligrams of caffeine per cup.
For comparison, a cup of black coffee contains about 100-150 milligrams of caffeine per cup. However, the method of brewing tea and coffee determines the amount of caffeine. The stronger the drink, the more caffeine it contains.
Health benefits
Hibiscus tea is usually consumed in the form of a hot decaffeinated drink or iced tea. Below are some of the health benefits associated with drinking hibiscus tea.
May lower blood pressure
Hibiscus tea potentially reduces blood pressure levels. In a small study involving 65 participants, adults with high blood pressure who consumed three glasses of 250 ml (total 750 ml) of hibiscus tea daily for six weeks had a decrease in total blood pressure.
Drinking hibiscus tea can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
May contribute to the control of blood sugar levels
In a study involving one hundred people with type 2 diabetes, participants were asked to drink 450 ml of green tea or hibiscus tea for 4 weeks. The results showed a positive effect on insulin resistance and certain blood lipids in people with type 2 diabetes.
It can lower cholesterol levels
In the same study that measured insulin levels, it was also found that drinking hibiscus tea for four weeks reduces LDL cholesterol ("bad") and increases HDL cholesterol ("good").
It can help with hydration
Although there is no research on hibiscus tea and hydration, it is safe to assume that this drink may play a role in hydration. A 250 ml glass of hibiscus tea contains 250 ml of water without sugar and caffeine. For proper hydration and digestion, it is necessary to drink a lot of water, and the use of this tea will help to cope with this task.
Side effects
It is necessary to be careful with high doses of hibiscus, since its increased concentration can negatively affect the liver.
People who regularly drink herbal tea should consult a doctor to make sure that the tea does not interfere with their medication.
Result
Tea with the addition of hibiscus has a natural tart taste and, in addition to wonderful taste qualities, can bring health benefits. If you are a tea lover, pay attention to hibiscus. The use of almost any product or substance in a very large amount can affect your body in different ways. Before completely making hibiscus tea a part of your diet, we recommend that you consult a doctor, especially if you have problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
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