Hibiscus and mint tea

Hibiscus and mint tea is definitely one of my favorite teas. Hibiscus makes a beautiful ruby red tea which is slightly tart with a sweet aftertaste. Peppermint is soothing and comforting. I make every morning in a large teapot and drink throughout the day. You can enjoy as hot, room temperature and iced tea. It is naturally caffeine-free so you can enjoy it anytime.

What is hibiscus tea and its health benefits

Hibiscus tea is a refreshing fruity fragrant tea made out of Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers.

Hibiscus tea is rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants which are molecules that help fight compounds called free radicals, which cause damage to your cells.

It may help:

• lower blood pressure

• lower stress

• prevent and ease cold and flu symptoms

What is mint tea and its health benefits

There are variety of mint that you can use to make tea but I use peppermint for this recipe. Peppermint tea is also widely available compare to other mint teas, such as lemon balm and apple mint.

Peppermint Mentha × piperita is in the mint family that is a cross between watermint and spearmint.

Peppermint tea may help:

• relieve digestive symptoms, such as gas, bloating and indigestion

• act as a muscle relaxant and ease pain for headaches and menstrual cramp

• fight clogged sinuses due to infections, the common cold and allergies

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons loose peppermint tea

• 1 tablespoon loose hibiscus tea

• 1 liter - about 4 cups water

• a few slices of ginger

Instructions