The Republic of Tea Creates Five New Hibiscus Superflower Teas

Research Suggests Consumption of Three Cups Daily Lowers Blood Pressure**

NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Republic of Tea introduces five new HIBISCUS SUPERFLOWER TEAS, available now. Each selection is a caffeine-free herbal bouquet of premium African hibiscus, a Superflower, that brews a full-bodied cup and features reported health benefits, including lowering blood pressure.**

“Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp”

HIBISCUS SUPERFLOWER TEAS are made from premium African hibiscus from Nigeria. A tropical marvel, ruby-red African hibiscus shines through in these evocatively fruity herbal teas, revealing layers of flavors comparable to cranberry/citrus and gentle hints of rhubarb and raspberry.

HIBISCUS SUPERFLOWER TEAS include: NATURAL HIBISCUS, HIBISCUS BLUEBERRY, HIBISCUS VANILLA APPLE, HIBISCUS KEY LIME and HIBISCUS PINEAPPLE LYCHEE.

Drinking hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure in a group of pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to a new study from Tufts University in Boston, published in The Journal of Nutrition. Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure is chronically high and it affects one-third of all U.S. adults. Results suggest consumption of three daily cups of a hibiscus drink lowers blood pressure in pre and mildly hypertensive adults and is likely to prove effective when incorporated into the diets of those people at risk of developing hypertension.**

HIBISCUS SUPERFLOWER TEAS are available in tins containing 36 unbleached tea bags free of strings, tags and staples, with a suggested retail price of $9.50. It is available nationwide at specialty retailers and through the company Web site (www.REPUBLICofTEA.com) and by calling 800.298.4832.

The Republic of Tea enriches people’s lives through its premium teas, education and innovation, as it emphasizes a “Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp” lifestyle. Founded in 1992, The Republic of Tea sparked a specialty tea revolution. Today the brand offers an unequaled selection of the highest-quality teas, herbs and ready-to-drink unsweetened iced teas, available exclusively at specialty retailers nationwide. The Republic of Tea is mindful of how its actions impact the greater community and supports worthy organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Room to Read and The Ethical Tea Partnership.

**McKay DL, Chen C-YO, Saltzman E, Blumberg JB. Hibiscus Sabdariffa L. Tea (Tisane) Lowers Blood Pressure in Prehypertensive and Mildly Hypertensive Adults. Journal of Nutrition, 2010;140: 298–303.

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