Hibiscus syrup

Surely many of you have heard of a plant like hibiscus. And some even tried it. Hibiscus belongs to the extensive genus of plants of the Malvovye family. It can be both wild and cultured. Consequently, it occurs in various forms. Shrubs and plants are the most common. Less often, you can meet annual and perennial herbs.

Hibiscus is common in the subtropics and tropics of the Old and New World. In a sharply continental climate, it is bred by gardeners. Its flowers are used in a wide variety of fields, ranging from cosmetology and pharmacology to cooking. Surely hibiscus syrup will attract your attention. You can buy it in any specialized supermarket in your city.

Hibiscus in syrup was invented by Lee Etherington in 199

7. Less than 15 years later, his invention began to be sold in more than 30 countries of the world, including Russia. Hibiscus syrup consists of purified water, cane sugar, as well as mature hibiscus flowers. The composition may vary somewhat and depends on the specific manufacturer.

Hibiscus Syrup Consumption Options

The soft drink is good in all its forms, especially solo. The taste of syrup is considered one of the most mysterious. The same can be said of its aftertaste. The syrup is perfect as a digestif. You should drink it immediately after eating. Not only will you finish your meal with a nice treat, you'll also take care of your digestive system.

Hibiscus syrup can be found in some cocktails. Bartenders mix it with plain water and soda, add a variety of strong alcohol to the syrup, for example, rum.

The Benefits and Harms of Hibiscus Syrup

The flower has a diuretic, bactericidal, choleretic and anticonvulsant property. In addition, hibiscus syrup helps strengthen the walls of blood vessels, saves the body from excess fat, clears it of low-density cholesterol. Hibiscus-based drinks are perfect for hangovers. Therefore, after drinking a syrup cocktail, you may not worry about your well-being for tomorrow. It will be correctly noted that abuse of hibiscus syrup can lead to undesirable consequences. The most gentle of them is individual intolerance.