Dilmah’s Rosehip & Hibiscus Natural Infusion has quite the demand among consumers. Not only is it a popular choice of purchase in its original form, but it is also enjoyed in the form of various beverages by visitors to our t-Lounges around the world. Uplifting aroma and sweet-tangy fruity flavour aside, there are several health benefits associated with both rosehip and hibiscus that may also be contributory factors to the popularity of this brew.
Rosehip
Rosehip is the small but potent fruit of wild rose plants (Rosa canina). They are orange-red, bulbous fruits that develop after the petals of the flowers have fallen. They are native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and have been used for generations in traditional medicine by indigenous people around the world. The rosehip fruit is rich in vitamins (principally vitamin C), antioxidants and other minerals.
Possible health benefits linked to rosehip include:
- Its potential to boost immunity, due to its vitamin C content.
- A possible contribution towards healthier skin, due to its vitamin A and vitamin E contents.
- Its high antioxidant content, which helps to reduce oxidative stress, subsequently potentially lowering the risk of chronic disease.
- Its anti-inflammatory properties (without the common side-effects of anti-inflammatory medications – including blood thinning and stomach ulcers), and subsequent potential relief from conditions such as osteoarthritis.
- Its potential to lower blood glucose levels.
- A possible lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure, thereby contributing to a lowered risk of heart disease and stroke.
- A possible contribution towards weight management, arising from its appetite-suppressing characteristic and very low calorie content.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also commonly referred to as roselle, is a tropical flowering plant, whose flower’s fleshy red calyx is the main constituent in hibiscus tea. Hibiscus, too, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and is a popular ingredient in Western Africa, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. While it does contain trace amounts of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, what is more significant is its high content of antioxidants – principally polyphenols.
Health benefits linked to hibiscus include:
- Its high antioxidant content, which helps to reduce oxidative stress, subsequently potentially lowering the risk of chronic disease.
- Its anti-inflammatory properties, which subsequently lower the risk of other chronic conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, cancer, etc.
- Its potential to lower blood pressure.
- Its potential to lower blood glucose levels.
- A possible contribution towards supporting liver health.
- Its potential to contribute towards immunity, due to its antibacterial properties.
Dilmah Rosehip & Hibiscus Natural Infusion
Considering all of these characteristics pertaining to rosehip and hibiscus, there is certainly more reason than solely enjoyment to dive into a steaming cup or chilled mug of Dilmah Rosehip & Hibiscus Natural Infusion! If you’d like to get your hands on some, the infusion is available for purchase in both loose leaf and tea bag form. For those of you living in and around Colombo, you can enjoy the innovative Dilmah Rosehip & Hibiscus Natural Infusion-inspired beverages at any of our t-Lounge by Dilmah outlets, which offer the infusion for purchase as well.
There might also be some of you who enjoy the occasional culinary adventure… If so, Tea Inspired has a few intriguing ideas that incorporate this luscious natural infusion into unique food and beverage recipes. Rosehip and Hibiscus Macaron, Rosehip and Hibiscus-infused Raspberry Chocolate Swiss Roll, Rosehip and Hibiscus Sorbet, Honey Hibiscus Garden Mocktail, Vodka Rosehip Double t-Shot, and Rosehip and Hibiscus with Pink Ginger Beer t-Mocktail are just a few that you could try your hand at.
Do Try It!
