Hibiscus basil corn silk drink Calories

Steep hibiscus, basil, and clean corn silk in hot water, then strain the infusion. Start with small amounts of each ingredient and adjust to taste; leaving hibiscus to steep longer makes the drink more tart.

No, hibiscus basil corn silk drink is naturally caffeine-free. It remains caffeine-free unless you add tea leaves or another caffeinated ingredient, so it can be a suitable alternative to coffee or black tea in the evening.

Yes, hibiscus basil corn silk drink can be served cold. Make the infusion with hot water, strain it, let it cool, and refrigerate it; ice is optional but can dilute the flavor.

Hibiscus may modestly lower blood pressure, but this drink is not a treatment for high blood pressure. If you take blood-pressure medication or tend to have low blood pressure, ask your clinician before drinking it regularly.

Corn silk is traditionally used as a diuretic, but the effect of this particular infusion is not well established. If it causes bothersome urination or other symptoms, stop drinking it rather than using it to treat a condition.

Yes, hibiscus basil corn silk drink has no caffeine, so caffeine is not a reason to avoid it at night. A large cup close to bedtime may still wake you to urinate, so consider drinking it earlier.

Keep homemade hibiscus basil corn silk drink covered in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Discard it sooner if it develops an unusual smell, cloudy appearance, or signs of fermentation.

Yes, you can make hibiscus basil corn silk drink with fresh corn silk. Remove debris and rinse it thoroughly under running water before steeping; use only clean, fresh silk without mold or spoilage.

There is not enough reliable safety information to recommend regular or concentrated use of hibiscus basil corn silk drink during pregnancy. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking it, especially if you plan to have it often.