| Even though the hibiscus is primarily grown for the | | | | forms, such as bushy shrubs as well as small trees. |
| decorative properties of its flowers, many cultures | | | | The flower itself is rather large and stands out. Other |
| call the hibiscus tea their preferred drink. Even in | | | | than its ability to provide great tasting tea, its |
| ancient times, there is evidence that show Pharaohs | | | | conspicuous nature makes it popular for decorations. |
| of ancient Egypt drinking the hibiscus tea. This drink is | | | | In Hawaii, the flower of the hibiscus is a popular |
| usually a mixture of black tea with hibiscus flavoring. | | | | flower for the use of making leis. |
| Where does the hibiscus tea come from? | | | | Benefits |
| The seeds of the hibiscus plant are planted in late | | | | The hibiscus tea has been known for many health |
| spring or during the summer. These will produce a | | | | benefits. Regular intake of the hibiscus tea has been |
| bush type plant which will produce the flowers in | | | | known to prevent constipation, bladder infection, as |
| which the tea will be derived from. Each different | | | | well as prevent high blood pressure. The hibiscus |
| species of hibiscus will produce a different flavor of | | | | flower that is made into a form of herbal tea is |
| tea. With over 200 different known species of the | | | | usually mixed with black tea and another product |
| hibiscus in the world today there are many different | | | | known as rosehip. Even though the studies that |
| variations of hibiscus tea available for you to sample. | | | | provided this information are not scientific in nature, it |
| Where they are grown | | | | is still widely believed by many. |
| The hibiscus tree is typically found in tropical and | | | | Other than tea, the hibiscus is also used to create |
| subtropical regions where sunlight is abundant. The | | | | other drinks. In Jamaica, for example, an iced drink |
| plant itself comes in many different shapes and | | | | derived from hibiscus is very popular. |