Hibiscus and Rose Refresher
A chilled hibiscus tea with rosewater and lemon. Hibiscus is high in vitamin C and beta-carotene, with antioxidants that reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
From The Young Forever Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp hibiscus tea leaves
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp rosewater
- Sparkling water
Instructions
- Place the hibiscus tea leaves in a heatproof jug, add the just-boiled water, and stir. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain the tea into a pitcher. Add the maple syrup, stir, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes. Add the lemon juice and rosewater.
- Fill glasses about one-third full with the tea, then add ice. Top with sparkling water and serve.
Active Compounds
Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.
- Vitamin CFrom: Hibiscus tea
- Beta-caroteneFrom: Hibiscus tea
May Support
Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.
- High blood pressureImproves · via Hibiscus tea
- High cholesterolImproves · via Hibiscus tea
- High blood sugarImproves · via Hibiscus tea
- High LDL CholesterolImproves · via Hibiscus tea
- Impaired artery functionImproves · via Hibiscus tea
- Hip FractureProtects against · via Vitamin C
- Upper Respiratory Tract InfectionImproves · via Vitamin C
- WrinklesImproves · via Vitamin C
- Varicose VeinsProtects against · via Vitamin C
- CataractsReduces risk of · via Vitamin C
- Common coldProtects against · via Vitamin C
- Skin AgingProtects against · via Vitamin C
- Cardiovascular DiseaseProtects against · via Vitamin C
- CancerProtects against · via Vitamin C
- AgingProtects against · via Vitamin C
- Adrenal BurnoutAddresses · via Vitamin C
- Heart diseaseProtects against · via Beta-carotene
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