I was first introduced to this strange-looking flower by Mum who has bought a bagful of it from the market.
Due to it's odd appearance, I was apprehensive to drink the tea brewed with the flowers.
"It tastes just like Ribena," Mum said.
The color looks similar but I cannot be too sure about the taste. You know how parents tend to lie through their teeth just to trick us into eating/drinking something that is "good for us"?
Remember when you were a kid, how you had medicine forced down your throat while your parents chant, “甜甜的” nonstop？
Taking care not to incur her wrath, I took one small sip just so to appease her.
One sip led to another and before long, I finished the entire glass of tea.
Mum is right afterall!
I was amazed by it's similarity to the Blackcurrent drink except this is a little sour but so much healthier without all the unnecessary sugars!
This flower, a relative to the Hibiscus, is rich in antioxidants and minerals especially vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamins B1, B2 and B6.
Here are some benefits of Roselle:
- Diuretic
- Controls fever
- Aids digestion
- Soothes colds
- Controls diabetes
- Clears up mucous
- Controls cholesterol
- Clears blocked nose
- Controls high blood pressure
- Promotes proper kidney function
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
Bon appetit!
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Fresh Roselle
Boil in a pot of water
