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The most unusual drink comes from Egypt and it is known as Karkade. It is a kind of tea made from the dried, dark red petals of the Hibiscus flower. This tea is served in all Egyptian cafes and the very best Karkade comes from Upper Egypt. I really enjoy this tea and it can be drunk hot or cold. I prefer it cold and without honey or sugar even if it has a kind of tart taste. The really good news is that Egyptian red tea is very healthy, caffeine-free and has many therapeutic benefits. The plant from which the leaves for the tea are gathered is considered to be medicinal and is used as a remedy for different kinds of diseases and health conditions.
Egyptian Karkade has a high content of antioxidants and the natural flavonoids can actually slow down the aging process, help protect against cancer and improve your overall health. The tea has many enzymes which help to break down complex sugars and help in absorbing carbohydrates. It is a very rich source of vitamin C and can strengthen and support your immune system. Drinking it regularly can also relieve constipation and help in case of bladder infection. Drink it for the benefit of your cardiovascular system as it will help keep your heart functioning just right, strengthen the blood vessels, lower your blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels in your blood. Try it and see what your doctor has to say at your next appointment. You just might be surprised at the results.
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I remember the first time I tasted this delicious drink, in Aswan, Upper Egypt, more than 30 years ago!
I have the hibiscus tea at home and since I don’t like to use any sweetener in tea when I brew up some I add it to regular tea and it has just a bit of a tart taste like tea with lemon would
I love tea but I haven’t tried this tea yet. I haven’t heard of this tea either.
You can search it online and it can also be purchased online
Thanks for sharing this. I have not heard about this before. I wonder if we can just make it ourselves with Hibiscus flowers. 🙂
I think you certainly can, Just put the hibiscus flowers in water and bring them to a boil and let them seep,
Sounds like an interesting tea….I’d try it
It is tart but also very refreshing, The tea can be purchased online,
Have heard a lot about this tea but never tried it.
I love this tea and sometimes if I feel it is a bit too tart I add regular tea to it, Carol
I would really like to taste this tea since it sounds very healthy
If you can’t find it in a store you can order it online, Samy
Yes i think im going to look it up online to order some and try it! Thanks!
I’ve heard of this tea … but I didn’t drink it … is there a big difference between ordinary hibiscus … I drink a lot of this tea
No, there is not too much difference and I also enjoy hibiscus,
thank you for the explanation
I would love to try it. It has an inviting colour. Is it only made in Egypt or do they export the tea leaves?
If you cannot buy it in a store you can find this tea online