My coworker, the lovely Jamesina, brought a treat: "Jamaican tea", which is essentially hibiscus tea. Not previously knowing hibiscus tea had existed (where have I been?), I tried it this morning and was delightfully surprised by its combination of sweet and tart. Intrigued, I did a little research and found that hibiscus offers several health benefits if consumed fairly regularly. The dark crimson color of the tea suggests its high antioxidant properties, which help decrease blood pressure, cholesterol, and risk of developing some cancers and heart problems. It is also quite high in vitamin C which boosts immunity. Hibiscus also has a cooling property, which can help reduce fevers and hot flashes. If you have dandruff problems, or problems with losing hair, hibiscus can help by either drinking tea or rubbing the flower on your scalp.
You'd never know this elegant flower offers so many benefits for the body. You can find it at any specialty tea shop or at Horrocks Farm Market at a fair price.
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