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Terri Blanton comments from Tea Time Tuesday:
Hibiscus tea has several benefits. I make it by the quart once a week; it’s also called Jamaica tea.
When asked if she would share her recipe she eagerly agreed and it follows.
I’d be happy to:
4 cups water, bring to a boil,
add 1/2 cup hibiscus tea leaves,
boil 2 min. Stir, cover, steep 10 min.
Strain, add sweetener. (I used 1 cup xylitol)
Stir, add 4 cups cold water.
That’s it, it’s really easy to make.
I asked her where to get hibiscus tea leaves?
I get mine from amazon. The one I get is Feel Good Organics. 16 oz for around $15.00.
Ooo I’ve never tried Hibiscus tea, I’ll have to see if they have leaves on Amazon too. What does it taste like? Stupid question probably, tea can be pretty hard to describe sometimes. xx
It has a fruity taste to it.
Hibiscus tea is delicious, but if you are on high blood pressure medication, don’t drink too much. Hibiscus can help lower blood pressure. When using any herbal teas, check for interactions, particularly when buying good, organic herbs which might be more potent than mass produced herbal teas.
Thank for that advice Carol. Something i wouldnt think of because I am just starting on this tea journey.
I learned the hard way when drinking ginger tea. Ginger can lower blood sugar. I’m diabetic and on maintenance insulin. After a few, what could have been dangerous blood sugar drops, I finally figured it out!
Of course. Its the things you never think of. I bet that was scary. Glad you got it under control