A Refreshing Panama Treat

During my trip to the melting pot city of Panama City, Panama, I was introduced to a wildly beneficial floral Hibiscus tea or should I say Hibiscus Té.

The Panamanian people have a distinctively Caribbean feel from there food, clothes, rum drinks and of course tea. Saril aka Hibiscus tea is drunk all year hot or cold, most heavily during the Christmas season. The flower provides a deep red mouth watering tart liquor similar to cranberry juice. I enjoyed a wonderful cup of unsweetened iced Hibiscus Tea prepared by the amazing ladies at Kakoi Panama. Kakoi is an amazing little tea shop in the heart of Panama City Panama.

Health Benefits

• Loaded with Anti-Oxidants

• Lowers blood pressure specifically the systolic reading

• Helps control bad cholesterol

• Rich in Vitamin C making it a wonderful herbal remedy to strengthening the immune system and fight against colds and infections

• Aids weight loss naturally by blocking enzymes like amylase. Drinking a cup of hibiscus tea after meals will reduce the absorption of dietary carbohydrates and will assist in weight loss.

• Assist Kidney functions as a natural detoxifier aiding against bladder infections and constipation if taken regularly.

So the next time you are looking for a refreshing treat to curb the inevitable sweet tooth or just because its delicious steep some hibiscus. Its easy to get lost in the ingredients that pair well like lemon, ginger, apple, orange, cinnamon or mint. Explore and let me know your favor combo.