Hibiscus Tea

Research

Dieters or people with kidney problems often drink it without adding sugar for its beneficial properties and as a natural diuretic. A 2008 USDA study revealed consuming hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure. Three cups of tea daily resulted in an average drop of 8.1 points in their systolic blood pressure, compared to a 1.3 point drop in the volunteers who drank a placebo beverage. Study participants with higher pressure readings (129 or above) had a greater response to hibiscus tea: their systolic blood pressure went down by 13.2 points.

In a 2010 research review from Phytomedicine, scientists sized up four clinical trials on the use of hibiscus tea in treatment of high blood pressure and determined that hibiscus may help lower blood pressure. In a 2009 study from the Journal of Human Hypertension, scientists discovered that daily consumption of hibiscus tea may help lower blood pressure in people with Type 2 Diabetes. In another 2009 study from the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, researchers assigned 60 diabetic patients to drink hibiscus tea or black tea twice daily for a month. Of the 53 people who completed the study, the study's authors found that members of the hibiscus group had a significant increase in HDL (good cholesterol) and a significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol).

Hibiscus contains a number of healthful substances, including anthocyanins. These compounds give fruits and vegetables their colors and act as powerful antioxidants that combat oxidation and free radical damage in our bodies. People deficient in antioxidants suffer from oxidative stress and may experience serious cell damage. Hibiscus is rich in bioflavonoids which help protect us against the ravages of cancer and premature aging. Early research also suggests hibiscus tea may enhance cardiovascular health.

All of our Organic Teas, Medicinal Teas, and Herbal Teas undergo strict testing using GC/MS, HPLC, and other high tech processes to ensure our blends contain no harmful pesticides, herbicides or chemicals. Newport Flavors offers 20 flavors of hibiscus teas which reflect the wide variety of taste preferences from around the world. While hibiscus tea is referred to by different names in different places, we just call it great! We invite to taste one or more of these delicious beverages while getting healthy in the process!