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Ginger Hibiscus Tea

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Clock Icon for Prep Time 5 min prep
Clock Icon for Prep Time 10 min total
Person Icon for Serving Size 6 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 4 ingredients

Ginger Hibiscus Tea is a great drink to have during chemo treatment. It combines hibiscus and ginger, a truly heavenly blend. The result is a glorious, naturally ruby red tea rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene...


Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dried roselle flowers (hibiscus)
  • 2-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 6 to 8 cups boiling water
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

16 cals

Carbohydrates

4 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

0 g

Protein

0 g

Sodium

12 mg

Directions

  1. Put the dried hibiscus flowers and ginger, into a measuring cup or pot big enough to hold 8 cups. Cover with the boiling water, and steep for 5 minutes or until you have the desired strength. The longer you leave it to steep, the stronger and more intense the flavor will be.
  2. Strain the tea into a jug or carafe through a fine sieve. It will be a gorgeous dark red. Stir in the agave or honey to taste. Serve hot or poured over ice.

Chef Tips

Vegans should use use agave nectar
Find dried hibiscus flowers at most health food stores, and at many specialty markets, particularly Latino markets where they are known as ‘Flor de Jamaica’ or Jamaican Flowers.
For a stronger drink leave the tea to steep overnight in the fridge before straining

Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society