Friday, March 19, 2010

My Latest Crush...


Hibiscus flowers, literally. 


Dried hibiscus flowers when used as a tea apparently have many medicinal properties. These pretty pink blooms when ingested are known to act as an anti inflammatory, to fight against free radicals as an anti-oxidant and to help clear bronchitis, coughs, colds and the flu. Hibiscus tea is beneficial for the skin, supposedly acts as a diuretic, relieves laryngitis and the symptoms of gastro-enteritis. All in all a miracle cuppa; I just like the taste.


How to Brew:
Place a small handful of flowers in the teapot and fill with boiling water. 
Leave the tea to strengthen for a few minutes. 
Place a thin slice of lemon in the bottom of the cup. 
Strain and pour in the tea.

Delish, xv.

image of hibiscus flowers - me

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