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Hibiscus tea

Hibiscus tea, made from the plant species , has been enjoyed. In ancient Egypt, the tea was primarily served cold and was mainly used by the Pharaohs to cool off in the desert heat. Today, hibiscus tea is enjoyed around the world. Just pour boiling water over dried hibiscus flowers and leave to stand for five minutes. You can sweeten as desired and consume hot or cold. Juices such as pineapple go beautifully with this antioxidant-rich tea that has a tart tang quite similar to cranberries.

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