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Hibiscus and Rose Refresher

A chilled hibiscus tea mocktail with rosewater and lemon; hibiscus is high in vitamin C and beta-carotene and has been linked to lower blood pressure and reduced inflammation.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Hibiscus and Rose Refresher

Prep: 1 h
Total: 1 h
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Category: Drink

Nutrition (estimated)

per 1 glass

Calories: 15 kcal
Protein: 0 g
Fat: 0 g
Carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 10 mg

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

Steep hibiscus tea leaves in just-boiled water for 5 min, then strain into a pitcher. Stir in maple syrup and chill at least 45 min. Add lemon juice and rosewater.
Fill glasses about one-third full with tea, add ice, top with sparkling water, and serve.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

From: Hibiscus tea

From: Hibiscus tea

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

High blood pressure

Improves · via Hibiscus tea

High cholesterol

Improves · via Hibiscus tea

High blood sugar

Improves · via Hibiscus tea

High LDL Cholesterol

Improves · via Hibiscus tea

Impaired artery function

Improves · via Hibiscus tea

Protects against · via Vitamin C

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Improves · via Vitamin C

Improves · via Vitamin C

Protects against · via Vitamin C

Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C

Protects against · via Vitamin C

Protects against · via Vitamin C

Cardiovascular Disease

Protects against · via Vitamin C

Protects against · via Vitamin C

Protects against · via Vitamin C

Adrenal Burnout

Addresses · via Vitamin C

Protects against · via Beta-carotene

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