What is the best way to brew hibiscus to lower blood pressure? Does it needs to be boiled?
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I brewed this unusual tea like any other tea. if it is to effect BP you would have to access the studies using the tea and correct amounts.
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You can do it either way. We have done it both ways, and now we normally do brew it without ice and stir in the sugar while the tea is hot. We then add in additional water to blend it to taste. Its your choice!
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I just put the bag in a gallon jug of tap water & set it in the sun to brew. Makes wonderful sun tea. Or you can put a bag in boiling water & brew that way.
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My new recipe:1 cup of steel cut oats, 3 1/2 cups water (or slightly less), a handful of dried cranberries or dried cherries (the cheapest that I've found are at Aldi), 1 tbs sorghum molasses, 1 tsp vanilla, a big pinch of cinnamon, a small pinch of nutmeg, a small pinch of allspice, a small pinch of ginger, and a sprinkle of salt (all to taste).Put it all in at bedtime and set the timer for at least an hour before I get up using the "soup" setting. Stir before eating.
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Often, I use the low pressure for steaming vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, green beans etc. Most take 2- 3 minutes then a quick release.
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Publicus is dead right - you want water at 190F+ for optimal extraction with the drip process. If you're spending over $10/lb on beans, it's a bit of a waste if you don't get all you can from them. Try it yourself - boil the water in a pan, take it off to cool for 30 sec, pour it through the coffee/filter. I do this right into my mug, which nicely absorbs the excess heat and warms up as it cools the coffee. The hot mug keeps the coffee nice and hot a lot longer. (FWIW, nearly all coffee makers use the same method of heating the water and pumping it out at about 170F. I checked a bunch looking for one that was hotter, to no avail.) Publicus is dead right - you want water at 190F+ for optimal extraction with the drip process. If you're spending over $10/lb on beans, it's a bit of a waste if you don't get all you can from them. Try it yourself - boil the water in a pan, take it off to cool for 30 sec, pour it through the coffee/filter. I do this right into my mug, which nicely absorbs the excess heat and warms up as it cools the coffee. The hot mug keeps the coffee nice and hot a lot longer. (FWIW, nearly all coffee makers use the same method of heating the water and pumping it out at about 170F. I checked a bunch... » Read More Publicus is dead right - you want water at 190F+ for optimal extraction with the drip process. If you're spending over $10/lb on beans, it's a bit of a waste if you don't get all you can from them. Try it yourself - boil the water in a pan, take it off to cool for 30 sec, pour it through the coffee/filter. I do this right into my mug, which nicely absorbs the excess heat and warms up as it cools the coffee. The hot mug keeps the coffee nice and hot a lot longer. (FWIW, nearly all coffee makers use the same method of heating the water and pumping it out at about 170F. I checked a bunch looking for one that was hotter, to no avail.) « Show Less
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No and no. Put the tea leaves in the basket, pour boiling water into the basket and then put the press cover on, leaving the rod out while the tea brews. After the brewing time (depending on the tea leaves, I use 4-7 minutes), press the rod down to stop the brewing process and enjoy. I would not put the pot on a hot burner and never in a microwave because the basket is made of metal.
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Yes, absolutely... here is how we recommend brewing hot tea as a tea press. ~ Clean off coffee residues from mesh filter, if significant amount consider a vinegar & water mixture. ~ Prepare amount of water needed for the cups of tea going to be poured as soon as the first steep of tea is complete. ~ Add 1 teaspoon of your favorite tea leaf per 8 ounces of water used. If stronger flavor is desired, add more tea, not time. ~ Lower plunger halfway to bottom. The idea is not to compress but to use the plunger as a sieve. Compressing tea leaves may produce bitter results. ~ Pour off all tea. Don't leave any tea steeping in water for an extended period of time. ~ Re-steep tea leaves as many times as you find they produce a tasty cup. ~ For more information about how to steep your favorite teas Check Out our Tea Chart Here &gt;&gt; http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81VVQ1GtR8L._SL1500_.jpg Hope this helps, Team Idylc Homes
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Hello Michell!Garcinia and Green Coffee Bean Extract can be taken together without a problem. We have many customers who buy both.>I would suggest to take one Green Coffee Bean Extract (GCB) in the morning before breakfast.>Before lunch I would take one GCB and one Garcinia. >Before dinner I would take one Garcinia.All the capsules should be taken 30-60 minutes before a meal with a 8oz of water to enable the capsules to dissolve.It could be that your blood pressure, if you have high blood pressure, could decline a bit which you should have an eye on.All the Best!Omega Soul Nutrition Team Hello Michell!Garcinia and Green Coffee Bean Extract can be taken together without a problem. We have many customers who buy both.>I would suggest to take one Green Coffee Bean Extract (GCB) in the morning before breakfast.>Before lunch I would take one GCB and one Garcinia. >Before dinner I would take one Garcinia.All the capsules should be taken 30-60 minutes before a meal with a 8oz of water to enable the capsules to dissolve.It could be that your blood pressure, if you have high blood pressure, could decline a... » Read More Hello Michell!Garcinia and Green Coffee Bean Extract can be taken together without a problem. We have many customers who buy both.>I would suggest to take one Green Coffee Bean Extract (GCB) in the morning before breakfast.>Before lunch I would take one GCB and one Garcinia. >Before dinner I would take one Garcinia.All the capsules should be taken 30-60 minutes before a meal with a 8oz of water to enable the capsules to dissolve.It could be that your blood pressure, if you have high blood pressure, could decline a bit which you should have an eye on.All the Best!Omega Soul Nutrition Team « Show Less
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No. You are supposed to steep it in boiling water just like you would tea leaves.
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This makes terrific iced tea. And, yes there is caffeine in it. BUT, I always "decaffeinate" it myself. Have been doing this for many years. Here's what you do: Put tea bags in a cup (I use multiple bags), bring water to a boil, then pour just enough water into cup w/tea bags to cover the bags. Swish the bags in the hot water for 20 seconds, then dump the water. Pour fresh water into the cup w/tea bags and let brew for 3 minutes or so. Now you have basically decaffeinated the tea. It's simple. Has no chemicals. It works!
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I do a full dropper in a shot glass with water or juice. I also do the same amount with astragalus. Sometimes I mux them together with the juice and drink it or jut the lemon balm fu dropper in a cup of tea
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I usually cook black beans, pinto beans or lentils. I soak over night and cook for 15 minutes on high pressure with natural cool down. Come out perfectly for me. Soft, but not mushy.
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i have an open top mesh strainer that i plop into almost boiling water.if you are interested in quality teas, you need away to deal with loose leaves. of course, you can just dump tea in water, then strain it this is worth the effort as even davidsons is far better than tea bags.personally, i prefer yamamotoyama as tea is important to me. do follow directions. too long a brew ruins greens.
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No they are totally different and have a totally different taste. chamomile is a soft aromatic herbal tea, the fresh flowers smell just like the tea. Hibiscus flowers other than being used as a tea, (I make an infusion and add cold water to it) has a sharper flavor, other than medicinal uses Hibiscus flowers are usually used in flavoring Beer, and adding it to other teas, usually not alone. I have been using hibiscus for almost a year and my high blood pressure has dropped to 172/76 with out other drugs. Though I still take insulin for my type II diabetes, at the same dosages my blood sugar has dropped 30 points. I drink it cold after brewing it 3 time a day about a cup. No they are totally different and have a totally different taste. chamomile is a soft aromatic herbal tea, the fresh flowers smell just like the tea. Hibiscus flowers other than being used as a tea, (I make an infusion and add cold water to it) has a sharper flavor, other than medicinal uses Hibiscus flowers are usually used in flavoring Beer, and adding it to other teas, usually not alone. I have been using hibiscus for almost a year and my high blood pressure has dropped to 172/76 with out other drugs. Though I still take insulin for my type II diabetes, at the same dosages my blood sugar... » Read More No they are totally different and have a totally different taste. chamomile is a soft aromatic herbal tea, the fresh flowers smell just like the tea. Hibiscus flowers other than being used as a tea, (I make an infusion and add cold water to it) has a sharper flavor, other than medicinal uses Hibiscus flowers are usually used in flavoring Beer, and adding it to other teas, usually not alone. I have been using hibiscus for almost a year and my high blood pressure has dropped to 172/76 with out other drugs. Though I still take insulin for my type II diabetes, at the same dosages my blood sugar has dropped 30 points. I drink it cold after brewing it 3 time a day about a cup. « Show Less
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Here is what I think you should do. Get a GLASS boiling Coffee Pot or Glass Pot to boil the Pau DArco. Put cold water into the container, add 8 tablespoons of the Pau DArco and turn it on high. Keep an eye on it and when it ALMOST comes to a boil, turn it off and let it cool. Pour it into two pint size Ball Jars or Kerr Jars. Put one in the refrigerator and drink the other. You should drink at least 2 jars a day. I think that way you will really get the most out of medicinal properties. I hope this helps you.
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I added a cranberry tea to mine saw it on you tube. I boiled the tea and used that water to mix it. Hope this help.