Tea stormed the shores of Western civilization, frequented the inner sanctum of Europe's aristocracy and lit the fuse that ignited the American Revolution. Today, tea is second only to water which refuses to relinquish its title as the world's most consumed beverage. Tea is a mountainous crop grown in 36 countries. The predominant tea-producing regions are China, Japan, Russia, Ceylon, Formosa, India and East Africa.
Make it a habit to drink 2-3 cups of hibiscus tea on a daily basis. It helps in reducing hypertension in the most effective manner. It has diuretic properties that help in opening the arteries and acts as natural ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor. As a result, those hormones that tend to constrict the blood vessels don’t get released. Hibiscus also has natural antioxidant properties to boost the immune function. Hibiscus extracts are safe to use and doesn’t cause much of side effects. It is only the sour taste that may create problem in consuming the drink. However, adding ginger, lemon, or even honey to the tea can cause a nice effect. However, some people love the strong tannin flavor of this tea. This aroma is very unique and stays for a longer time.
There are thousands of distinct varieties of tea that fall into four principal categories. They are black tea, green tea, white tea, benefits of hibiscus tea and oolong tea. Every variety of tea originates from one plant, the Camellia. The soil, climate, altitude and manufacturing process imparts the unique characteristics and flavors of tea with the length of oxidization during processing giving rise to several different types of tea.
Tea's meager nutritional facts conceal it status as one of the top super foods that has caught the eye of many researchers who are investigating the health benefits of tea. One 237 gram serving provides 2 calories and zero percent of your daily requirements for minerals, vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, sodium, cholesterol and fat.
The caffeine level of tea is influenced by several factors, such as brewing time, temperature, grade and variety. It is estimated that tea releases large quantities of its caffeine within half a minute of brewing. If you wish to reduce your intake of caffeine, you can quickly pour out this brew and add fresh water.
The most popular way to enjoy rosella tea is as a beverage. You can steep it in hot water as either a teabag or as loose leaf tea, use an instant powder or buy a prepared drink in a can or bottle. It is also available as wine, hard candy, jelly and a pastry.
One cup of white tea has the equivalent amount of antioxidants as 80 ounces of apple juice. The longer fermentation period of black tea reduces its level of antioxidants. Green tea has a higher level of antioxidants than black tea. The antioxidants in tea are believed to reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke by lowering cholesterol levels, oxidative stress and improving blood vessel dilation. Tea also significantly reduces atherosclerosis and triglycerides.
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