Tea has been enjoyed for its health benefits for centuries. Research shows that drinking tea may lower the risk of some chronic diseases. For example, studies suggest that tea drinkers may have a reduced risk of heart disease. This happens by lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol. Tea also contains vitamins and minerals that can support a healthy diet. Here are some teas and their possible benefits.
- Heart health: Hibiscus, peppermint, oolong.
- Gut health: Kombucha, ginger, chamomile.
- Blood sugar regulation: Turmeric, cinnamon, licorice.
Information gathered and adapted from:
https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthful-habits/the-health-benefits-of-tea
Hibiscus Iced Tea
Ingredients
1/2 cup dried hibiscus
1″ of fresh ginger sliced (or 1 Tbsp of dried ginger)
1″ of fresh turmeric, grated (don’t substitute powdered for fresh – if you don’t have it,
leave it out!)
2 Tbsp dried citrus peel
1-2 Tbsp green rooibos (or you can use green tea for a mildly caffeinated version)
1/2 cup honey (more or less to taste)
Juice of 1 lime
Directions
1.Using a half gallon canning jar or heat safe pitcher add your hibiscus, ginger, turmeric,
citrus peel, and rooibos.
2. Pour about 2 quarts of water from a hot kettle (hot not boiling) over your herbs in the
jar/pitcher, and let steep about 15-20 minutes.
3. Strain with a fine strainer.
4. Add your honey and freshly squeezed lime juice while still warm, and stir.
5. Chill and serve over ice!
6. This recipe is made a bit concentrated so that when poured into a cup of ice it doesn’t
taste watery. If you are drinking it un-iced right out of the fridge, you may want to dilute a
bit, to taste!
Recipe makes: 8 servings
Nutrition Information:
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Recipe adapted from:
https://https://cookeatshare.com/recipes/hibiscus-iced-tea-caffeine-free-805827
