{"id":323638,"date":"2025-10-17T11:09:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/ingredienten\/hibiscus-tea\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T14:35:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:35:31","slug":"hibiscus-tea","status":"publish","type":"ingredients_pt","link":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/ingredients\/hibiscus-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Hibiscus tea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hibiscus tea is an infusion made from the dried calyxes of the <em>Hibiscus sabdariffa<\/em> flower. It is known for its deep red color, fresh, slightly sour taste (often compared to cranberry) and is a popular and thirst-quenching beverage both hot and cold. The tea is caffeine-free.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What substances are in this?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Hibiscus tea is a rich source of bioactive compounds:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antioxidants: Very rich in powerful antioxidants, especially anthocyanins and flavonoids, the substances that give tea its distinctive red color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vitamin C: Contains a good amount of vitamin C, which contributes to its slightly acidic taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic acids: Contains citric acid and malic acid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this mean for my health?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The impressive amount of antioxidants and other compounds in hibiscus tea provides the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cardiovascular: One of the most researched benefits is its positive impact on blood circulation. Regular drinking of hibiscus tea can help lower hypertension and help maintain a healthy cholesterol balance (lowering &#8220;bad&#8221; LDL cholesterol). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immune System and Cell Protection: The high content of vitamin C supports the immune system. The antioxidants protect the body from free radicals, which helps counter oxidative stress. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydration and Digestion: Hibiscus tea is a low-calorie and caffeine-free beverage that helps with hydration. It is also traditionally known for supporting digestion and has a mild diuretic effect. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we use Hibiscus Tea?<\/h2>\n\n<p>We use hibiscus tea because it is a healthy, natural and refreshing thirst quencher. It is a great way to get antioxidants and Vitamin C without caffeine. Its vibrant color and slightly sour taste make it an ideal and healthy replacement for soft drinks.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":323640,"template":"","class_list":["post-323638","ingredients_pt","type-ingredients_pt","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredients_pt\/323638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredients_pt"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ingredients_pt"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/323640"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=323638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}