Hibiscus Brewed Tea Calories

To make hibiscus brewed tea, pour hot water over dried hibiscus and let it steep until the color and tartness are to your liking. Strain out the flowers, then drink it hot or chill it for later.

Hibiscus brewed tea may modestly lower blood pressure in some people, but it is not a substitute for prescribed treatment. If you take blood-pressure medicine or have low blood pressure, ask your clinician before making it a regular drink.

Yes, hibiscus brewed tea is naturally caffeine-free because it is an infusion of hibiscus rather than leaves from the tea plant. Blends can contain other ingredients, so a mixed herbal tea may not have the same caffeine profile.

Hibiscus brewed tea tastes tart and fruity, often compared with cranberry. Its sharp flavor can be enjoyed plain or softened with a little honey, citrus, or another sweetener.

Most healthy adults can usually drink hibiscus brewed tea regularly, but large amounts may cause stomach upset. If you have a medical condition or take medicine that affects blood pressure, check with your healthcare professional about frequent use.

Hibiscus brewed tea is best avoided during pregnancy because its safety has not been established well enough. Choose a drink known to be pregnancy-safe instead, and ask your maternity care provider if you have already been drinking it regularly.

Hibiscus brewed tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but claims that it burns fat or reliably reduces body weight are not established.

Yes, hibiscus brewed tea works well as an iced drink. Brew it hot and cool it before serving over ice, or steep the dried hibiscus in cold water for a slower, gentler infusion.

Keep hibiscus brewed tea in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. Discard it if it develops an unusual smell, visible growth, or an unexpected change in taste.