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Bridget Connelly is the CEO of Luna Bay Booch, a hard kombucha company.
Its a brands way of announcing themselves to the world: Taste me!
Andif the product is goodoften, I do.
Recently, Ive noticed one ingredient in particular popping up in many of my deliveries: hibiscus.
Ive received bouquets of hibiscus-imbued functional wellness drinks, granola, and even ice pops.
At last count, I had 10 foods and drinks with hibiscus in my kitchen.
Jordan Schenck is the co-founder of Sunwink, a functional beverage and herbal blend brand.
Lonielle Freeman, RD, is a registered dietitian and the creator of Hibiscusly Yours.
Originally from the Virgin Islands, she now lives in Florida.
Mawa McQueen is a chef and owner of Mawas Kitchen in Aspen, Colorado.
Bridget Connelly is the CEO of Luna Bay Booch, a hard kombucha company.
Shes also the creator of GrainFree Nola, a grain-free granola brand.
Michael Shoretz is the CEO of Enlightened, a healthy frozen dessert brand.
Noah Wunsch is the CEO and founder of Ruby Hibiscus, a hibiscus water brand.
Florals for spring isnt often groundbreakingbut this time, its certainly something to buzz about.
My dad is a chef and hes long worked in resorts and hotels all over the Caribbean.
Hibiscus is something weve always grown and that hes cooked with, she says.
She has such an affinity toward the flower that she named her nutrition practice after it,Hibiscusly Yours.
Freeman says brewing hibiscus teawhich can be enjoyed hot or icedis the purest way to enjoy its benefits.
It was a natural fitting ingredient.
In this case, she paired it with coconut and mango.
(To be ultra clear, hibiscus cannot protect you against COVID-19).
Hibiscus helps the immune system because its high in antioxidants, particularly polyphenols, Freeman says.
First, we dry and crush the hibiscus.
Then, we incorporate it into the ice pops, he explains.
(Functional mushrooms areeverywhere.)
InKin Euphorics High Rhode($39), its combined with rhodiola, anadaptogenlinked to lower stress levels.
Sunwinkalso pairs hibiscus with ashwagandha, in itsHibiscus Mint Unwind drink($48 for 12).
The brands co-founderJordan Schencksays that the drink was co-created with sexuality educatorEricka Hart.
She explains that the hibiscus was used for both its flavor and health benefits.
For lower-ABV sipping, you’ve got the option to reach forLuna Bay Booch, a hard kombucha.
Whats especially great about every brand highlighted here is that they use actual hibiscusnot a fake syrup.
And why wouldnt you?
Florals for spring, indeedand with any luck, beyond.
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