April showers bring May flowers. One flower that is both beautiful & delish is hibiscus. You can brew hibiscus flowers to make a trendy, tart & tangy tea. This is a must try…it’s tea-rrific!
Hibiscus Benefits
– Herbal. Its tart flavor is energizing, but it’s caffeine free!
– Zero calories. A delish pink drink minus guilt. Fill me up!
– Heart-healthy. Research found hibiscus tea to decrease systolic blood pressure 5.5x better than the placebo.
Hibiscus tea is in the tea aisle of most major grocery stores or can be purchased online HERE.
Hibiscus Suggestions
HOT. Brew yourself a cup of hot hibiscus after meals to conquer sweet tooth cravings.
ICED. Enjoy iced hibiscus as a refreshing no-sugar drink on hot summer days. It tastes like Koolaid!
BUBBLY. Mix hibiscus tea w/ champagne & serve in flutes for special occasions like Mom’s Day and bridal showers. This drink is pretty in pink & 50 calories less than a standard mimosa!
FRUITY. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Make hibiscus sangria! Mix 1 part tea w/ 1 part red or white wine. Add in fresh cut fruit like grapes, apples & oranges. Olé! Video Alert: Watch me make Hibiscus Sangria HERE!
