Wellness

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Reading about the assorted health benefits of hibiscus tea for both men and women, DH and I have gotten into a new habit of having a small mug in the evening.  If it really does anything it's too soon to tell, but it's a nice way to end the day.  

[msgb]

I drink hibiscus tea or hibiscus and hawthorn combined each day and have been doing so for close to a year. It is supposed to help with heart and other health issues.

[spumoni99]

I love hibiscus tea, its delicious and has such a pretty color.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@spumoni99 wrote:

I love hibiscus tea, its delicious and has such a pretty color.

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Yes it is, @spumoni99!  I said the same thing to DH.

[tansy]

Any particular brand?

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@tansy wrote:

Any particular brand?

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I definitely didn't go fancy, @tansy.  

 

[haddon9]

Since the summer I have been making myself a pitcher of hibiscus and green iced tea.  I had read that it will help bring blood pressure down and it really does seem to work for me.  I also mentioned it to my doctor and he agreed that it does help with high blood pressure.

I have 3-4 6oz. glasses a day of it.

[shoesnbags]

@JeanLouiseFinch 

I'm really trying to like hibiscus tea because of the health benefits, but I don't like the taste.  I just love my Irish Breakfast tea and other black teas.  How long should I be brewing my hibiscus tea, and should the water be boiling or not as hot? I was gifted two bags of loose hibiscus tea for Christmas.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@shoesnbags wrote:

@JeanLouiseFinch 

I'm really trying to like hibiscus tea because of the health benefits, but I don't like the taste.  I just love my Irish Breakfast tea and other black teas.  How long should I be brewing my hibiscus tea, and should the water be boiling or not as hot? I was gifted two bags of loose hibiscus tea for Christmas.

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@shoesnbags - right or wrong, I get the water super hot, a hard boil in my electric kettle.  After I pour it over the teabag I let it steep for a good five minutes before I take my first sip.  I also stir in a couple drops of stevia.

[Tori3569]

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@shoesnbags wrote:

@JeanLouiseFinch 

I'm really trying to like hibiscus tea because of the health benefits, but I don't like the taste.  I just love my Irish Breakfast tea and other black teas.  How long should I be brewing my hibiscus tea, and should the water be boiling or not as hot? I was gifted two bags of loose hibiscus tea for Christmas.

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I like all teas, but with the herbal blends like hibiscus, I usually pour the water right off the boil and only steep for 1-2 minutes.  I usually buy Republic of Tea or David 's and they usually have steeping directions on the package.  They're definitely more delicate than black teas (which I also like).