A Sip Of Summer
Better Nutrition|July 2017

Hibiscus tea supports the body’s cooling mechanisms naturally, which makes it one of the best caffeine-free drinks for warm weather days

Michelle Burkland, ND & Helen Gray
A Sip Of Summer

Drinking hibiscusiced tea or adding a hint of hibiscus to your favorite tea is a great way to create a sweet-yet-fruity flavor to cool off on a hot summer day. It has been noted that even the pharaohs drank this tea in the ancient Nile Valley, and it was regarded as the primary beverage for royalty as their secret to youth.

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