Podcast: The Flower Power of Hibiscus Tea

[@artwillvideos]

I have roselle hibiscus plants growing in my yard, for the past several years. It’s so easy to grow! Everyone should grow some. And don’t sleep on the leaves of the plant, too! Fresh new leaves have a kale feel and a lemony-spinachy flavor. Older leaves can be used like collard greens. And the juicy red calyxes (what tea is made from) can be eaten fresh on salads or in smoothies. Tastes like cranberry!

[@j.c.7555]

Very interesting. Is this found locally or does it have to be ordered? Also what type of climate does it grow best in? My summers are dry and pretty warm.. thank you.

[@jeffery8928]

I have to get this one back in the yard. The leaves are tasty as well

[@jeffery8928]

​@@j.c.7555it thrives in Jamaica and it grows well in hot and humid south Florida summers, but you can definitely grow it as an annual though to get the flower pods, you may need to start seeds inside before the last frost.

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

@@j.c.7555 Hibiscus plants can grow in growing zones 5-9, tropical hibiscus in zones 10 - 12. For someone who lives in Minnesota/ North Dakota/ South Dakota/ cold winter states (zones 3-5) a hibiscus could grow outside in the summer in a sunny area, but brought inside and put in a sunny window in the wintertime. Good luck !

[@missh.307]

Can I buy some off U?

[@chrisstocker5488]

I have started mixing hibiscus tea with blended watermelon and and serving over ice to make a refreshing, thirst-quenching electrolyte and antioxidant rich beverage, perfect for a hot and humid summers day 😊

[@christisking777]

Really good tip about protecting your teeth at 4:40. I’ve heard of people losing teeth because they brush too soon after acidic substances are in their teeth

[@Roy-BBQn]

I love hibiscus tea. 1-cup flowers (32grams) steeped in 1-gallon water and drink 24-30 ounces per day. Wonderful cold or hot. Drank every day for 5 years. Still have a bit of high blood pressure. Now just drink it a couple times a week and no changes. Would be great if helps my health (I don’t think so) I just really like Jamaica. I’m 5’11”, 170 lbs 64 years old.

[@ThePiggiestOne]

In Nigeria, we call it ZOBO! We boil it in the water with ginger and natural fruit juices like pineapple. Then we refrigerate. It's very refreshing when cold.

[@hahaipokedyouoel483]

When in the tea isle if you can’t find hibiscus tea look for other red tea and you may find hibiscus as the first ingredient.

[@adelinematusiak693]

I was a vegetarian for many years and weight never went down until I went on the Keto diet. That lowered my BP from 140/90 to 110/60. I tired Hibiscus TEA did not lower my BP BY much. 2 cups a day, Hisbiscus has Potassium in it which helps to lower BP.

[@HeartHealthyVegan]

Start eating whole grain plant based and rid your diet of all meat and dairy. And you will lose weight and heal your heart and other organs with every bite.

[@trev5956]

I was drinking a half gallon of half green tea half hibiscus. I think thats a quart of green and a quart of hibiscus. Honestly, i loved it

[@porscheoscar]

I use two bags of Tazo passion hibiscus tea with a packet of stevia lemonade in sparkling water I make with one of those soda makers. I grind up some black cumin and rinse it down with almond milk. Then I chew down 5 whole walnuts, a half teaspoon of matcha on my chia pudding topped with organic peanut butter from BJs. Getting my bloodwork done tomorrow. My total cholesterol was below 200 but I had fatty liver at stage 2. despite a very active lifestyle and no redmeat for my entire adult life and no alcohol my BMI has akways been high with a Rugby player build. That excess weight had lead to insulin resistance which lead to elevated liver enzymes for possibly decades. Since my liver scan my liver enxyme elevation have fallen by half along with 20 pound weight loss just maintaining my blood sugar below 100. However prior to covid I was loosing twice this much weight with the same glucose monitoring.

[@peterkornwolf6579]

Thank you Dr. Gregor!

[@j.c.7555]

So interesting. I’ve been drinking this tea for about 6 months and had no idea about the manganese. Thank you!

[@IonTrone]

Speaking of limiting hibiscus tea consumption, note that the #1 ingredient in the Starbucks Herbal Iced Tea (the Passion Tango) is actually Hibiscus. Given the size of their drinks and the free refills of Rewards members, one could easily consume more than the recommended dose without realizing it.

[@grasscreekfarmturtlelake1741]

To make a tastier version of this, along with my loose leaf hibiscus tea leaves I add 1/4 tsp of powdered ginger, as well as a little bit of honey or agave syrup to the hot water. The same two additions go well with green tea.

[@dawn8542]

Eating honey, or anything else from animals is shitty.

[@skippy6462]

Honey and agave syrup aren't recommended by Dr Greger as both are just sugar to the body. He recommends homemade date syrup. 1 cup pitted dates blended with 2 cups water. Store in the fridge. It's whole food with much more nutrition than sugar type sweeteners. Let the bees keep their winter food ❤

[@jutuska]

The biggest problem for your liver is AGAVE = FATTY LIVER.

[@TheIntJuggler]

@@dawn8542Tell that to all of the other animals.

[@paulamoors]

I love your books. Especially the audio books that you read yourself. I like listening to you speak. You have an awesome sense of humor.

[@Thaythichgiachanh262]

Thanks for all your great advice. I really enjoy watching your videos, they provide a lot of knowledge and are very helpful on a daily basis in choosing food when shopping, etc. Thank you ❤✨

[@NoExitLoveNow]

Glad to hear about Manganese. So much of healthy vegan foods are high in manganese and it adds up. It was hard to keep the amount down.

[@HPLeft]

I was drinking Hibiscus for a while but became worried about the enamel erosion on my teeth. Maybe I shouldn't be as worried. I have been doing a vegetarian version of the DASH diet for the past 18-24 months and my blood pressure appears to have significantly dropped.

[@tubeyou89119]

Use a straw to drink to protect teeth

[@jeffery8928]

Apparently drinking with a straw is beneficial...also rinsing with water during and after drinking. Antioxidant powerhouse though

[@parisbreakfast]

Rinse well after drinking & wait 30 minutes before brushing I read

[@dovylovylovy9025]

Dr Greger.Tq for yr invaluable sharing. May i ask does antioxidant enzyme get destroyed fr the boiling h20 in the tea making process?

[@charlybirdful]

Spanish pronunciation of Jamaica is " Ha-mike-ah". Great video!

[@inigo137]

Ja-mai-ca

[@AnneGarberKompaore]

I have been drinking one two glasses of hibiscus tea every day for several years. I have not seen clear change in bp. However, my iron is slightly high, perhaps because of the tea. I do feel like I need it every day, and like it a lot, so it must be doing something good.

[@chargermopar]

I am going to save the cuttings the next time I trim my hedges and cram it into my juicer! Never knew it was so beneficial!

[@kismypencek6185]

Interesting. I would have thought it would have a different reaction in the body with being a germacide in medical cleaners. I cant stomach it but is very popular in my area.

[@c.nelson387]

In Egypt it’s known as Karkadee.

[@titianarasputin]

Gonna go make some hibiscus tea right now

[@willb2568]

is Hibiscus powder as effective as tea? i've just started putting a teaspoon of Hibiscus powder into my smoothies.

[@eleanoralugo8469]

Can you add sweetener to hibiscus tea?

[@marieweinstein6369]

How did they make their hibiscus tea…. How long O steep? 6:01

[@georgezuwala7075]

Do you have to add heat to the tea bags? I am not a fan of hot teas can you simply just let it soak in room temperature water? thanks. Thanks for teaching us the benefits.

[@michaelr6872]

You do NOT have to heat the tea bags. Cold Brewing takes a little longer though. Recommendations vary from letting the tea brew anywhere from 2 to 12 hours.

[@andreawisner7358]

What if you already have low blood pressure?

[@underdgk9]

What do you mean by "filtered" tea?

[@vietnameseamericansocialpoliti]

🥰 I do appreciate your kindest consideration to serve public consumers, worldwide.

[@lindaripp5902]

Thanks

[@MegaGoddessofLove]

Thank you for your diligence with informing the Public Dr Greger. I am such a huge fan of tea that I actually order it from a tea site called "Rishi". Now I'm thinking about getting their hibiscus powder. Thanks again.

[@leventahmetalkan9506]

Consumption limit warning about manganese aliminium contents is quite important...

[@ruthohare9840]

I use it mixed with green tea just because it's yummy 😋 Great to hear that it has health benefits 👍😁

[@pamelaschweizer1832]

Some teas have "natural flavors" added. They started out natural but have been chemically treated until they're anything but natural however they can still be labeled as natural since they started from a natural source. Avoid "natural flavors" like those in zinger tea.

[@hharryhhoppe]

A quart a day in Europe... Would be ONE litre...?

[@PeoplePlacesRocknRoll]

Yes.

[@spliter227]

How many tea bags in a quart, strange way of measuring since one can dilute with as much water as desired

[@hharryhhoppe]

@@spliter227 yup that strikes me as odd as well...

[@mirandaburke3331]

Does hibiscus effect iron absorption?

[@tbtrieste2]

Does hibiscus tea have more antioxidants than white tea?

[@mizz308]

3 months late but yes

[@paulramsey2000]

Hibiscus tea is pronounced "huh-my-kuh" not "juh·may·kuh"

[@arambarsamian6312]

Actually, it’s pronounced /ha.mai.ka/ 😊

[@paulramsey2000]

@@arambarsamian6312 Even better

[@Chronically_ChiII]

What about if I buy a bunch of empty pills so I can eat ground hibiscus leafs every day?

[@clc7378]

Thank You!

[@notrueflagshere198]

Hibiscus tea does not significantly lower my blood pressure, but Losartan does.

[@AndrewPawley11]

I love this channel - and at the time of posting this video so do 992K others. Amazing success!

[@marciamarcia7449]

I pee a lot on this tea. Anyone experience this?

[@unveganzombie]

Or, instead of rinsing and brushing.. just use a straw.

[@datnursenicky3022]

@@unveganzombie thats what came to mind.

[@DiTrying]

How do you sweeten your tea?

[@kateelderson]

I add a small amount of licorice powder and some beetroot juice as I find hibiscus tea so tart. Followed by coffee.

[@luckyyyinlove]

I use stevia-you have to get the ratio correct so it has no aftertaste

[@sashanealand8315]

tea does not need sweetener, ugh!

[@DiTrying]

@@sashanealand8315 thank you for sharing your opinion. Hibiscus tea is normally served with some side of a sweetener. That is what I was asking if that is the answer that I am seeking.

[@luckyyyinlove]

@@sashanealand8315 It really does, unless you have an affinity for stuff that tastes like grass

[@ProBloggerWorld]

Thank you, Mr Greger, for your effort. And also for working on your pronunciation. I am jo native speaker, and it really helps. 🙏🏻🙂

[@hahaipokedyouoel483]

Thank you for comparing drinking tea to consuming a capsule. The whole to the part.

[@2912801821]

Love it :)

[@skippy6462]

What is a quat equivalent measurement for UK drinks?

[@-plantingseedsofwisdom...]

Liter

[@jimkazmer951]

Is this video entirely the title slide (or am I experiencing an issue)?

[@VivianInTheOC]

Looks like just the title slide for me too.

[@imgadgetmanjim]

It is a podcast so no video, sound only.

[@SnacksMpls]

I wanted to try a recipe to make a vegan meat using Hibiscus flowers, is this not wise because of this excess manganese concern?

[@reality_design]

💕

[@jefflittle8913]

Jamaica is pronounced with a beginning "h" - not a beginning "J". Ham-eye-ka

[@JustJulia-qt9nh]

Hibiscus tea makes me feel awful. Why? Everyone says how great it is for you. 😕

[@CalmVibesVee]

Did you get pesticides free?

[@JustJulia-qt9nh]

@@CalmVibesVee I’m not sure. I did a prolon fast and it was the tea that came with the package.

[@bshef3424]

....red Zinger.....

[@jackschitt6235]

This doctor was sitting across from me at Outback Steakhouse yesterday and he wasn't eating beans!

[@shadohman]

Outback has great baked potatoes, both white and sweet.

[@PeoplePlacesRocknRoll]

Where?

[@AR-fx2mv]

boo. i thought it was good for weight reduction. sounds like... barely.

[@luckyyyinlove]

You have eat well overall for weight reduction

[@AR-fx2mv]

Well yeah but was hoping this would provide some incremental benefit.