Description

ROSELLE TEA
Roselle tea is an herbal tea that has a distinct maroon color along with sweet and tart flavor similar to that of cranberries.

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Roselle is usually sold in dry form in the market. Therefore, when these fresh lovely maroon fruits caught my eyes during my trip to Singkawang, West Kalimantan, I just cannot resist bringing them home.

You can make roselle tea by steeping parts of the plant in boiling water, particularly the calyx. It has a distinct maroon color along with sweet and tart flavor similar to that of cranberries. You can enjoy the tea both hot and cold depending on your preferences like most other teas.

ABOUT ROSELLE
Other name(s) : Abelmoschus Cruentus, Agua de Jamaica, Ambashthaki, Bissap, Erragogu, Flor de Jamaica, Florida cranberry, Furcaria Sabdariffa, Gongura, Groseille de Guinée, Guinea Sorrel, Hibisco, Hibiscus Calyx, Hibiscus Cruentus, Hibiscus Fraternus, Hibiscus Palmatilobus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Jamaica Sorrel, Karkade, Karkadé, Lo Shen, Oseille de Guinée, Oseille Rouge, Pulicha Keerai, Red Sorrel, Red Tea, Rosa de Jamaica, Rosella, Roselle, Sabdariffa Rubra Sour Tea, Sudanese Tea, Te de Jamaica, Thé Rose d’Abyssinie, Thé Rouge, Zobo, Zobo Tea.

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Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of Hibiscus that grows in a tropical climate. The plant reaches about two meters in height, has beautiful bright white to pale yellow flowers, and a stout fleshy and bright red as the fruit matures. Roselle is famous for producing edible calyx that can be used in beverages. The calyx is the red colored pointed pods found on the hibiscus that protect and support the hibiscus plant. It tastes sweet and should be picked 10 to 15 days after they lose its blooms, or else it will taste more tart.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF ROSELLE TEA
Research has uncovered some health benefits linked to drinking roselle tea.

1. CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE
A study suggests that roselle tea has antihypertensive and cardioprotective properties, which can be beneficial for people suffering from high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, it has diuretic properties that increase urination and simultaneously lower blood pressure.

2. AID IN WEIGHT LOSS
Roselle contains a substance that can inhibit the production of amylase, an enzyme in the body that functions to break down complex sugar and starch molecules in food. Drinking roselle tea regularly can thus prevent too much absorption of carbohydrates and aid in weight loss.

3. COMBAT COUGH COLD
Roselle contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat cough and cold. Given that roselle is a great source of vitamins C and antioxidants, it is an ideal boost to the immune system, helping to relieve cold and flu symptoms quickly.

4. PREVENT CONSTIPATION
Magnesium in the roselle provides quick relief from constipation. It helps in relaxing the intestinal muscles, thus helping to establish a smoother rhythm while passing bowels.

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