Hibiscus Healing: The Real Flower Power
Roses are red, hibiscus are too… but can roses do all the things this super-flower can do?
Hibiscus sabdariffa infusions are made with the vibrant red roselle part of the flower and are enjoyed around the world as a tea or cold drink. Bursting with flavour, it’s often used as a natural flavouring in the food industry. Thanks to its gorgeous red colour, hibiscus also stars in cocktails, cool drinks, and sweets.
Hibiscus is much loved for its bright red hue and tart, tangy taste, traditionally complemented by other herbs and spices like mint, cinnamon, and citrus. It’s almost always sweetened. Karen comments, “Unless you are sweet enough, of course! I must be sour enough because I like it sweetened.”
“Let Your Food Be Your Medicine and Your Medicine Be Your Food”
Sweet and sour tastes combined are well known in Ayurvedic medicine for calming people experiencing nervous system stress. So, a cup of hibiscus tea could easily have been prescribed by Hippocrates himself!
In modern times, age-old remedies like this one have drawn scientific attention. Hibiscus has been extensively studied for its medicinal benefits. For example, its ability to lower high lipid and blood sugar levels is widely documented.
Why Is Hibiscus Called a Super-Flower?
This delicious and medicinal herb has recently earned “Super-Flower Status” in the health world, and here’s why. In a nutshell, hibiscus tea provides both pleasure and significant health benefits:
Immune System Booster: With its high vitamin C content and flavonoids like anthocyanins, hibiscus tea is excellent for colds and flu.
Blood Pressure Regulator: Hibiscus tea’s ability to lower blood pressure is so effective that those on medication for hypertension are advised to use it cautiously.
Bladder Health Support: Like cranberry, hibiscus has bactericidal effects, preventing bacteria from adhering to urinary tract linings and helping combat UTIs.
Other Hibiscus Benefits Include:
Relaxing high stress levels.
Supporting liver and kidney health.
Maintaining blood sugar levels to prevent diabetes.
Cleansing the bladder and preventing infections.
Lowering lipids in the blood to reduce heart problems.
Strengthening the immune system with natural vitamin C and antibacterial properties.
Treating herpes zoster, shingles, and chickenpox (caused by the same virus).
The tart and tangy taste of hibiscus comes from its high percentage of organic acids, including:
Citric acid
Hydroxycitric acid
Hibiscus acid
Malic acid
Tartaric acid
Oxalic acid
Ascorbic acid
Try Our Taka Turmeric Hibiscus and Cinnamon Tea
At Taka, we use Turmeric as the base for all our teas because of its incredible health-giving benefits. Our fruity, caffeine-free hibiscus tea is blended with star ingredients like:
Turmeric
Desiccated Coconut
Ceylon Cinnamon
Liquorice
Orange Peel
Star Anise
Clove
Black Pepper
With a fragrant sprinkle of dried hibiscus flowers, this tangy spiced tea can be enjoyed piping hot or chilled with ice.
To Make Golden Hibiscus Tea:
Steep a Taka tea bag in a cup of freshly boiled water.
Watch as the brew transforms into a deep, rose-gold colour.
Sweeten naturally with honey for a delightfully refreshing hot drink.
Alternatively, cool the brew and serve over ice for a summer refresher.
Benefits Of Taka Hibiscus and Cinnamon Tea Bags Include:
A convenient alternative to dried hibiscus flowers.
15 individually sealed tea bags made with 100% organic ingredients.
A spiced, tangy blend combining hibiscus, turmeric, and coconut.
Click here to visit our online tea shop and explore our range of delicious, 100% organic, ethically sourced, sugar-free, vegan teas and blends.
To Your Vibrant Health!
The Taka Tea(m)
