Hibiscus rose hip mint summer detox tea {with a squeeze of orange & a dash of ginger}

Feelin’ like you need a little detox boost? Try this hibiscus mint detox tea with a squeeze of orange for a gentle cleanse as a delicious refreshing drink. Made with dandelion root and leaf as a anti-inflammatory digestion aid and liver cleanser with high levels of antioxidants making dandelion have anti-cancer properties.*

Click here for dandelion health benefits

Hibiscus is one of my favorite teas, the astringent tang in your tongue, the floral notes hittin’ the back of your throat, the little “ahh” you get after it’s sipped….

Why hibiscus?

Hibiscus has high antioxidants Compounds known as anthocyanins and quercetin glucoside, thats why it has such a beautiful color! It’s also the reason it has so many benefits, antioxidants plays a big role in keeping us healthy. Antioxidants are antibacterial, antimicrobial, and fight off free radicals found in our bodies, making hibiscus a great detoxifying beverage. Here’s a few benefits to think think about as you sip up this drink:

1. High antioxidants
2. May lower blood pressure
3. Good for the liver
4. Aid in weight loss
5. Anti-cancer properties
6. Antibacterial

Here’s the health benefits of hibiscus.

Rose hips are also high in antioxidants and vitamin C, making it great for your skin, immune system, and protects against heart disease. Rose hips are also anti-inflammatory and May helps type 2 diabetes. Read more on rose hips here

Why mint?

No matter the mint you have, mint is a wonderful digestion aid, being antiseptic and antibacterial mint also adds a wonderful refreshing flavor to this drink. Mint also has a warming or cooling effect on your body, making it perfect for a cold summer drink (or warm winter tea).

Mint, especially peppermint or spearmint, also kills bacteria in your mouth that causes bad breath, this is why mint it common as gum flavoring. I used the apple mint in this drink since it’s takin’ over one of the garden beds…here’s some more mint benefits to think about:

1. Digestion aid
2. Treats colds and fevers
3. Cooling and/or warming effect
4. Boost metabolism
5. Anti-cancer properties
6. Reduces headaches
7. Treats acne

Click here for more on Apple mint health benefits

So, ready to start steeping and make this tea? This makes 1/2 gallon mason jar full of detox tea. Here’s what ya need….

• 1 tablespoon hibiscus tea (plain)
• 1 teaspoon dried dandelion leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried dandelion root
• 2 teaspoons dried rose hips
• 1/2 teaspoon powered ginger
• 2 sprigs fresh mint (I used apple mint)
• 1 orange

The how to…

1. Boil at least 16oz of water. Place all the ingredients beside the orange in a mesh tea strainer and steep in boiling water for at least ten minutes.
2. Once cooled add to a large mason jar and fill the rest with cold water and ice. Serve and enjoy!!