Hibiscus tea, the benefits and harms of which are not fully understood by scientists, is the national drink of the peoples of Egypt. It was from Egyptian land that it gradually spread across the planet. Its popularity in the Old World is truly staggering. The sour-sweet taste of tea from Sudanese rose fell to the liking of the Russians as well. He is especially good in the summer heat as a thirst-quenching drink.
The red flowers of Hibiscus are a symbol of Malaysia. Muslims in this country consider the five petals of hibiscus to be the symbols of the five commandments of their religion - Islam.
Hibiscus tea, the benefits and harms of which were known to the ancient Egyptians, are now found in the tombs of the pharaohs.
According to doctors, human immunity increases from hibiscus tea . It restores vitality and strength, has a restorative property. To improve metabolism, the production of bile, normalize blood pressure, doctors advise to use hibiscus tea. The benefits and harms of a Sudanese rose drink are disproportionate because they bring more benefits. But, like any vitamin preparation, this tea has some contraindications. So, they drink it hot if they want to increase blood pressure. But cold hibiscus tea , whose benefit is undoubted, is consumed with high blood pressure.
What other therapeutic effects does tea from Sudanese rose have? Thanks to its use, the walls of blood vessels are strengthened, metabolism improves, the liver is protected from harmful external influences. A drink from hibiscus flowers (otherwise known as hibiscus) has a diuretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic and soothing effect on the human body.
Apply hibiscus, the use of which has been proven by doctors, in the prevention of neurosis, diseases of the urinary tract and liver. It is advised to use it for seasonal infectious diseases and increased mental and physical stress.
The way to make a drink from Sudanese roses is simple. It is brewed necessarily in a glass or porcelain teapot. In no case do not brew it in a metal bowl, from which it tastes bad taste and beautiful rich color of ruby. You can add sugar. During the day, two to three times take hibiscus tea. The benefit and harm to a person depends on his state of the vessels. Therefore, remember again: hot hibiscus increases pressure, and cold - reduces it.
In a country where hibiscus tea is a national drink, it is prepared in a slightly different way than in Europe, where it is simply brewed like ordinary tea. Hibiscus, the benefit and harm of which depends on the temperature of the water, the Egyptians cook. Sudanese rose flowers are dipped in cold water and set on fire. Bringing to a boil, cook from three to five minutes. Then sugar is added to taste, because with this method of preparation, the drink is too acidic. The main thing is not to overexpose it when brewing hibiscus tea, since the beneficial substances contained in it are destroyed under the influence of high temperature, especially vitamin C. The unique ruby color of the drink from hibiscus flowers is obtained thanks to anthocyanins, coloring substances of the plant.
Another way to make a drink from Sudanese roses is Hibiscus iced tea. It benefits more than the hot method and insists it for an hour. And let this option be longer in time, but in tea all useful microelements are stored. Even nutritionists find the cold way to make tea from Sudanese rose flowers the most useful. After all, it cleanses the liver and kidneys, quenches thirst, relieves nervous tension, boosts immunity, and normalizes blood pressure.
Even Sudanese rose petals after steaming are good. When they become soft, they can be taken as a dietary supplement saturated with vitamins, microelements and other active substances. Having a pleasant and unique sour-sweet taste, hibiscus flowers can be taken during infectious diseases and epidemics. After all, they are rich in vitamin C, which protects the human body from external adverse effects and viral infections.
The versatility of hibiscus tea is that it can be consumed cold, hot, even with the addition of ice. In any of these types of drinks there is a charm that attracts lovers of tea. Tea from hibiscus petals is extremely useful for residents of megacities, as it increases the physical stamina of people living in a state of stress.