Ingredient of the week: Hibiscus

Hibiscus tea is packed with antioxidants (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is a common flower in our gardens but did you know that it comes in various colours beside the purplish/red colour many of us know? This plant also has yellow, white or peach coloured flowers. The red coloured flower is commonly used to make hibiscus tea mostly taken for medicinal purposes. 

The beverage is packed with antioxidants and is known to reduce blood pressure, lower body temperature, reduce cold symptoms, boost liver health and fight bacteria.