The Vegan Hibiscus Hormonal Balance Tea is very healthy and refreshing. We made this drink with dried hibiscus flowers, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, whole cloves, water, lemon slices, and maple syrup. This drink contains 10 calories and becomes ready to drink in just 50 minutes. Store this Vegan Hibiscus Hormonal Balance Tea for four days in the refrigerator. You may serve this drink with fresh fruit salad, overnight oats, roasted almonds, avocado toast, vegan oatmeal cookies, or vegan banana pancakes. It is a good herbal drink and supports your hormonal health.
STATS:
- Calories: 10 kcal
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: International
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Course: Drink
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 8 cups
EQUIPMENT:
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Heat-safe jar
- Serving cups
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 4–6 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 8 cups water
- Lemon slices
- 1–2 bay leaves
- Maple syrup
INGREDIENT NOTES:
DRIED HIBISCUS FLOWERS:
- These flowers add a rich red color and a sweet, fruity flavor to the drink. These flowers also add antioxidants to the tea. You can use hibiscus tea bags as you like.
CINNAMON STICKS:
- They give the recipe a sweet and mildly spicy flavor. These sticks keep the sharp flavor of hibiscus flowers. You can also use ground cinnamon as another option.
BAY LEAVES:
- Bay leaves offer a gentle herbal scent and a mild, earthy flavor. You can also use a little fresh ginger as another option.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- This syrup gives a sweet flavor and helps balance the sour taste of hibiscus. You can use monk fruit sweetener as a substitute.
WHOLE CLOVES:
- Cloves add a bold and spicy flavor to the dish. They make the tea taste more flavorful and pair wonderfully with cinnamon. You can use a small amount of ground cloves as a replacement.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, include 8 cups of water in the saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Include dried hibiscus flowers, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and whole cloves.
- Simmer the ingredients on a low flame for 20 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Steep the ingredients for 15 minutes to get a stronger taste, and pour the tea into the jar after straining.
- Cool the drink completely, then cover it and refrigerate.
- Lastly, include lemon slices and maple syrup, then serve the drink.
HOW TO DRINK:
- Drink one cup a day, although it is not important to drink it daily for hormonal health. Also, this drink does not work well for everyone.
BENEFITS:
- This drink contains antioxidants, which protect the cells from stress.
- It reduces blood pressure in adults.
- Drinking this tea daily boosts fluid intake in a refreshing way.
- The addition of cinnamon and cloves enhances the aroma and taste of the drink.
TIPS:
- If you want a stronger tea, use six cups of water instead of 8.
- Simmer the drink gradually to generate a good flavor without becoming concentrated.
- For a delightful summer recipe, serve this tea cold and with ice.
- Add a small amount of maple syrup to make a sweet drink.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store this strained tea in a closed vessel for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the tea for three months in the container.
FAQs:
Does this tea help to maintain hormone levels?
- It has not been shown as a medicinal treatment, but it can be enjoyed as a herbal drink.
Can I serve this drink cold?
- Yes, you can chill the tea and then serve it with ice.
Should we omit cinnamon from this recipe?
- Yes, you can omit cinnamon or substitute fresh ginger for a different flavor.
Does this beverage contain caffeine?
- No, all of the components in this tea are caffeine free.
Can I make this drink for weight loss?
- It is low in calories and suitable as an alternative to sugary beverages, but it is ineffective for weight loss.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 10 kcal
Net carbs: 2 g
Iron: 0.3 mg
Total carbs: 2 g
Vitamin A: 20 IU
Fiber: 0 g
Calcium: 15 mg
Protein: 0 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Potassium: 30 mg
