Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus tea is not only the perfect hydrating drink for summer but it has a number of health benefits too.  


This  study shows that drinking hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure, while this study showed a reduction in blood sugar, cholesterol, and improving metabolic syndrome.'



Hibiscus tea has a naturally sweet taste but feel free to sweeten with honey or stevia.  


Makes- 1 serving

Ingredients-


2 cups water
3-4 c fresh hibiscus flowers

Optional-
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Dash of cinnamon to taste and help improve blood sugar levels
1-2 T lemon juice
Stevia or honey to taste (taste first!  Hibiscus is naturally sweet)

Directions-


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Rinse your flowers well and de-stem them (remove all of the yellow stems and pollen).
Boil your water and pour over your flowers in a large bowl.  Steep 10 minutes.  Strain and pour over ice.