Hibiscus tea made from the flowers of the African mallow (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is also known as Karkade, with Karkade referring to both the drink and the plant. It is refreshing in summer and warm in winter. The plant contains a lot of vitamin C and therefore the tea is very suitable for preventing colds. It also lowers blood pressure, has an antibacterial effect and helps you lose weight.
 Hibiscus Tea - The Most Important Facts
 Hibiscus tea is a tea made from the flowers of the mallow family Hibiscus sabdariffa. Other species of the genus Hibiscus can also be made into teas, but they do not have the same effect.
 Hibiscus sabdariffa contains a lot of vitamin C and can thus prevent a cold.
 The plant, also known as African mallow, also lowers blood pressure and has antibacterial substances.
 Hibiscus tea helps you lose weight by stimulating your metabolism and dehydrating at the same time.
 The tea may lower the “bad” LDL cholesterol. However, the existing studies are inconsistent.
 Hibiscus sabdariffa supports the functions of the liver.