20 Reasons Hibiscus Tea Is Excellent for Your Health!
Hibiscus Tea Loves You...
Hello, friend! Fancy a cup of Hibiscus sabdariffa? Did you know that these large, vividly coloured flowers make the most delicious tea? Hibiscus is much loved for its bright red colour and tangy, tart taste.
Sweet and sour flavours are known in Ayurvedic medicine to have a calming effect on those experiencing nervous system stress. Hibiscus has been thoroughly studied for its medicinal benefits. Its effects on lowering high lipid and high blood sugar levels have been documented globally.
This delicious and medicinal herb has recently gained ‘Super-Flower Status’ in the health world, and we’d love to share with you 20 reasons why!
20 Reasons to Add Hibiscus Tea to Your Diet
1. Has antibacterial effects on the system.
2. High in antioxidant properties.
3. Relaxes high stress levels as it is rich in flavonoids, which have antidepressant properties.
4. Fortifies and strengthens the immune system with natural vitamin C.
5. Very useful for colds, flu, and ailments requiring an immune boost.
6. Can support weight loss due to its diuretic properties.
7. Can help stave off cravings!
8. Effective at decreasing bad blood cholesterols…
9. … as well as increasing the level of good cholesterols!
10. Great for bladder infections, preventing bacteria that cause UTIs from adhering to the urinary tract and bladder walls.
11. Has a positive effect on lowering high blood pressure (note: avoid if you have low BP).
12. Excellent for liver health due to its detoxifying enzymes.
13. … and beneficial for kidney health, as it can prevent calcium oxalate crystals from forming kidney stones.
14. Helps maintain blood sugar levels, potentially preventing diabetes.
15. Good for the heart, as it can lower blood pressure.
16. Lowers lipids in the blood.
17. Used to treat herpes zoster, shingles, and chickenpox, which stem from the same virus.
18. Jam-packed with flavour!
19. Easy to make!
20. Hibiscus is said to be the only flower with natural Botox properties… keep an eye on our blog for a post on making a hibiscus face-pack!
Can We Share Our Hibiscus & Cinnamon Tea with You?
We are proud to offer specially blended, tangy, fragrant Hibiscus Tea Bags with health-giving turmeric! Hibiscus, turmeric, and coconut are the star ingredients in this fruity, caffeine-free blend.
Taka Turmeric Tea’s Hibiscus & Cinnamon Tea Ingredients:
Hibiscus
Turmeric
Desiccated Coconut
Ceylon Cinnamon
Liquorice
Orange Peel
Star Anise
Clove
Black Pepper
There Are Two Ways to Serve Our Hibiscus Tea:
With a sprinkle of dried hibiscus flowers, this tangy spiced tea can be served piping hot or chilled with ice.
To make a Golden Hibiscus tea, simply soak a Taka tea bag in a cup of freshly boiled water. After a few minutes, the brew transforms into a deep, rose-gold colour. Add a little natural sweetener, like honey, for a refreshing, hot fruity drink. As an added surprise, a burst of tingling spice follows the mouth-watering fruity flavours.
Alternatively, use a few teabags to brew a pot of tea. Leave it to cool, then chill in the fridge. Serve over ice to wow your friends with this tangy refresher on a warm afternoon!
Pour Yourself Some Healing, Delicious Hibiscus Tea!
Click to visit our online tea shop for Taka Turmeric Hibiscus and Cinnamon Tea as well as our other delicious, 100% organic, ethically sourced, sugar-free, vegan teas.
To your vibrant health!
The Taka Tea(m)
Important Notes:
Be aware of the blood pressure-lowering benefits of hibiscus!
Are you on any prescription medications? Before adding something new to your diet for medicinal purposes, make sure to check with your physician for possible counter-effects.
