How to Make Hibiscus Tea for Weight Loss

Do you gain weight easily? Hibiscus tea can help you lose excess body fat.

Parts of the hibiscus plant, mostly the flower, are boiled to make hibiscus tea. Around the world, this tea is a popular drink and is commonly used for medicinal purposes.

Learn how to make hibiscus tea at home for weight loss and how it can help you lose weight!

The hibiscus tea has a rich ruby red color and a sour flavor. This is why it is also known as sour tea and is similar to cranberry in flavor.

Depending on personal preference, the tea can be consumed hot or cold. As a caffeine-free and low-calorie tea, it is ideal for those trying to lose weight.

Let’s take a look at some amazing benefit of hibiscus tea for weight loss.

The Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

• Anti-inflammatory: Tea has anti-inflammatory properties, which can reduce blood pressure by up to 10 points, according to research. One needs at least three cups of tea a day for a week to achieve this level of improvement.
• Lowers cholesterol: Hibiscus tea contains powerful antioxidants. According to this research, it reduces the body’s bad cholesterol level, which helps to protect the body against heart disease and protects blood vessels from damage. As it controls blood sugar levels, hibiscus tea is also beneficial for diabetics.
• Anti-Cancer Properties: Hibiscus tea has anti-tumor properties. Research has shown that it inhibits cancer cell growth. As a result, this suggests that tea may have cancer-fighting properties.
• Reduces Menstrual Pain: Hibiscus tea is also known to provide relief from menstrual cramps and pain. By balancing the hormone, it helps reduce the effects of menstruation, like eating too much, mood swings, and depression. Just this point convinces me to switch to hibiscus tea!
• Aids Digestion: Hibiscus tea helps in improving digestion. Due to its diuretic properties, it promotes urination and bowel movements. It is also commonly used to treat constipation, which can lead to weight loss.
• Weight loss: Hibiscus tea is beneficial if losing weight is your goal. Researchers have found that hibiscus extract lowers glucose absorption, while starch may aid in weight loss. Hibiscus retrains the body to produce amylase, which metabolizes carbohydrates and starch. That’s why many weight loss products contain hibiscus tea.

How to make hibiscus tea powder at home

1. Start by collecting hibiscus flowers from the garden. For tea, be sure to use the sabdariffa variety. Also, because the flowers will be consumed, they should be organic and pesticide-free.
2. After collecting about 10-15 flowers, remove the stamens. Rinse all the flowers in a large bowl of water to remove dirt and insects.
3. Sundry flowers on a rack. To prevent flowers from flying in the wind, place all the flowers on the drying rack and tie the rack and flowers together with a thread or thin wire. Let the flowers dry in the sun. The length of time it takes for flowers to dry depends on the climate. It should take around 3-4 days to dry completely. You could place the rack on your balcony, kitchen anywhere – you need a sunny spot.
4. Check the flowers once or twice daily and rotate them if there is a wet spot. The flowers rack should be kept inside in the evening, as you do not want the moisture to return to the flowers.
5. Once the flowers are dry and crusty, grind them into a tea-like consistency using a food mixer. Make sure it’s not too powdery.
6. Place it in a container and put it in the refrigerator or a cool, dry place.

Instant Hibiscus Tea

You can consume hibiscus tea in no time with this simple and fast method.

1. Grab a scissor and head straight to the garden.
2. Cut a fresh red healthy-looking hibiscus. Wash the stems with distilled water after removing them. Boil the flower in a boiling pot for 10-15 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
3. Make your red tea calorie-free by adding a 0 calorie sugar substitute.
4. You can also drink cold hibiscus tea, chill it in the refrigerator, and add some ice cubes, lemon, and fresh mint leaves. A guilt-free summer refresher (perfect for a hot summer day).

Hibiscus Tea Recipe for Weight Loss

1. Boil a cup of water in a boiling pot and add 1-2 tablespoons of tea.
2. Simmer it for about 4-5 minutes. Add more tea if you prefer a stronger bitter taste.
3. While the tea is brewing, add cinnamon powder or 1/2 inch stick to enhance the flavor. You can also add 1/2 lemon juice to the tea as lemons are also fat-burners.
4. Since you are consuming this tea for weight loss, avoid honey or natural sugar. For sweetness, you can use a sugar substitute with no calories, such as Stevia.

Precautions before consuming Hibiscus Tea

• Avoid drinking this tea if you have high blood pressure or take blood pressure medications.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid it.
• If you’re taking anti-cancer or anti-viral medication, hibiscus tea might interfere with it.
• Hibiscus tea induces a sense of intoxication, so don’t drink it if you’re driving or doing physical activity.

The following video shows how to make fresh hibiscus tea:

I hope this article helps you enjoy hibiscus tea at home and make your life more fit and healthy! Feel free to share this article with your family and friends if you found it useful.