Is hibiscus acidic or alkaline?

If you’re a hibiscus enthusiast like me, you must have stumbled upon the question of whether hibiscus is acidic or alkaline. The answer seems elusive to many hibiscus users, and that’s why I’m here to quench your thirst for knowledge. So grab yourself a cold glass of hibiscus tea and settle in as we explore this topic.

What is Hibiscus?

Let’s start with the basics – what exactly is hibiscus? Well, it’s not just a pretty flower sitting in your garden. It belongs to the Malvaceae family and has over 200 species scattered globally. Known colloquially as Roselle (especially its calyces), most people grow it for ornamental purposes instead of using its edible parts.

Hibistation

Before we dive deeper into our topic, let me assure you; this article isn’t going to put you into hibistation mode within seconds! Trust me; there are no complex equations involved!

Hibiscuses pH levels: Basic Chemistry

Our soil loving friends out there would know just how important knowing an acid from an alkali can be- and indeed so if they ever intend on growing their own flowers. For clarity though, Let’s consider:

  • Acidity
  • A pH level between 0-7 -> neutral substances such as water will always fall below 7
  • Anything above 7 falls under basic/alkaline solution.

So now back onto our little love-bugs . . .

Chemical Magic

Any chemistry genius among us knows that one way to find out if something’s acidic or alkaline is by observing its pH level. Ideally speaking anything- be it plants included,- having pH above 7 classifies as alkaline i.e. with a pH greater than 7, it’s considered basic. However, anything less is classified as acidic.

Hibiscus Tea

Maybe you’re getting impatient going down the hibiscus route- You might just want to know whether or not those commercial hibiscus teas are good enough?

The Tea Run Down

Hibscus tea undergoes no other treatment by virtue of being packaged – most brands tend to add minimal processing techniques that help maximize shelf time without sacrificing any health benefits from fresh flowers’ maximum potential though.

So is Hibiscus Acidic or Alkaline?- Imma need your undivided attention since this may get complicated . . .

Ready for This?

Here is where things can get quite confusing- so hang in there will ya?

The answer isn’t cut and dry because unlike many plants out there- Hibisucus lacks a singular potion of Indicators – hence making our topic seem somewhat elusive at times. Therefore, understanding that one must approach studying their minimum and maximimum values will slightly uncover respective levels along within the aforementioned ranges.

A Table (Or Two)

Part of Plant pH range
Calyx 2.0–3.5
Freshly prepared tea (6—30)

As shown by data above-the freshly picked-calayx yields more acidity compared to its counterpart-hibsicu-tea; which owes it’s non-acid reputation due t processinng methods such as sprinkling sugar in order to balance out the tartness inherent when consumed on its own.

Can we collectively say “Phew!” now?

While drinking excessive amounts hibicus-calayx could bring about issues related to stomach acid imbalance let alone discoloration over time-sipping well prepped hibiscus tea, on the other hand, can provide much needed relief from elevated blood pressure and so much more.

Conclusion

So what’s our final verdict? Truth is- it depends. Remember earlier when we spoke about the importance of finding out if something was acidic or alkaline? Well that applies here as well – but in different levels. See Hibiscuses may be somewhat complicated to label due to variations between their parts but knowing which part you intend on consuming should provide better navigation around this topic regardless..

Whether Alkaliphiles (alkali loving folks) or Acidophiles (acidic enthusiasts), all can enjoy Hibiscus with minimal worries as long as proper preparation methods are undergone.

So there you have it; my friends. Don’t shy away from including hibiscus in your diet/lifestyle based off pH imbalances ya might’ve thought would occur after indulging – now mix up a batch for yourself and experience both health benefits & thirst quenching properties safely!

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