Can Hibiscus Tea Affect Estrogen?

Hibiscus Flowers

Many hibiscus species produce bright red flowers. The fresh or dried calyxes, or protective outer whorls of these flowers, are made into hot herbal infusions or cold beverages with a sweet, tangy flavor in a variety of countries, according to a study published in April 2022 in the journal Pharmaceuticals.

Teas sold by the bag are most common in the United States. You can also find iced, sweetened agua de Jamaica in Mexican restaurants, and sorrel, which is a sweetened hibiscus infusion mixed with spices and served cold, in Caribbean eateries.