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Tea brewed with dried flowers is now a favorite menu in cafes. Not only is it fragrant, it turns out that flower tea is rich in benefits.
The term tea generally refers to the dried leaves of the tea plant or Camellia sinensis. However, now various tea blends made from flowers or herbs are popular.
This tea is sometimes also called tisane or herbal tea. It can be a mixture of dried flowers and dried herbs that are not the Camellia sinensis tea plant.
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Flowers are often a symbol of beauty. Starting from the color, shape, to aroma, it offers extraordinary natural beauty.
Not only that, this beauty can also provide extraordinary health benefits. In fact, several types of flowers are believed to be effective in supporting weight loss.
Drinking flower-infused water is believed to maintain a healthy body, youth, and natural beauty for oneself.
The following flowers can be brewed as tea and enjoy their benefits.
1. Hibiscus/hibiscus
Apart from the name hibiscus, this tea is also known as hibiscus tea.
Hibiscus, also known as hibiscus, is full of antioxidants, ranging from flavonoids, beta carotene, to vitamin C.
According to NDTV, all of this can inhibit cholesterol oxidation which can make the body unhealthy.
 Butterfly pea flowers can be dried and brewed as tea. Photo: iStock |
2. Butterfly flower
The brewed water from this flower will be blue. Sometimes, this tea is also called blue tea.
This tea is caffeine free, rich in antioxidants which can make skin look more youthful and healthy from within. Apart from that, telang tea also contains catechins which help reduce weight.
3. Roses
Mixing dried rose petals with selected tea powder and brewing it with hot water can provide extraordinary benefits for the body.
Roses have anti-inflammatory properties. Apart from that, roses can also improve digestion.
4. Lavender
Lavander flowers have a calming aroma. Lavender flower tea is good for improving sleep quality.
Combining various sources, the aroma of flowers can provide a feeling of calmer, offering enormous relaxation benefits when consumed regularly.
5. Chamomile
Chamomile tea is perhaps one of the most popular flower teas. This tea is believed to provide calm, just like lavender.
The aroma is calming so it can make your mind clearer when you consume it. This tea can also help improve sleep quality or make you sleep deeper.
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