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This weeks recipe is a simple one, using our dried Sorrel/Hibiscus, which you can purchase here to use for these recipes.

 

Hibiscus Health Benefits

  • Helps reduce high blood pressure
  • Promotes heart health and good circulation
  • Helps lower cholesterol
  • Offers liver protection and detoxification
  • Contains anti-cancer properties
  • Helps relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression
  • Improves digestion
  • Relieves menstrual pain
  • Boosts immune system
  • Good for overall health

 

Hibiscus Tea Recipe

With all the amazing health benefits of Hibiscus, we're sure you'll be excited to try it for yourself.

Here is a hibiscus tea recipe that you can make at home right now! You can also put it on ice if you find yourself in need of a cool drink.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of water - ideally pure filtered water
  • 1/4 cup dried organic hibiscus flowers
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey or agave (optional)
  • Lemon or Lime wedges (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions:

  • Boil half of the filtered water in a small saucepan.
  • Add the dried hibiscus flowers and then turn off the heat. Next, steep the liquid until it appears dark red.
  • Add the remaining two cups of filtered water to the hot tea, and add the raw honey to achieve sweetness when the tea is still warm. You can drink the hibiscus tea hot as it stands. Hot hibiscus tea is also sometimes called Jamaica tea.
  • As an option, pour the hibiscus tea into a pitcher for serving. Pour the tea into iced-filled glasses. If you like, you can also garnish with mint and lime.

  

Hibiscus Iced tea recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of water - ideally pure filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon raw or manuka honey or agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup dried organic hibiscus flowers
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Lemon wedges

Directions:

  • Add four cups of water along with ginger to a medium pot; bring to a boil at medium to high heat. Add the honey/agave and stir until the honey, has dissolved.
  • Next, remove from heat and add the dried organic hibiscus flowers. Then, cover and steep the hibiscus tea for 15 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into a fine sieve into bowl. Let it stand until cool and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  • Serve the hibiscus ginger tea over crushed ice with a lemon wedge garnish.

Enjoy!

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Disclaimer - All information given is for informational purposes only and not for medical instruction. Please consult your health professional with any concerns.

Sorrel is to be drunk in moderation and not in excess. If on long term medication or unsure, please check with your health professional.