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Hibiscus tea

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Is Hibiscus tea healthy?

Hibiscus tea scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This hibiscus tea contains a variety of beneficial natural ingredients like hibiscus, orange peel, and rosehips, which are rich in antioxidants and minimally processed.

How processed is Hibiscus tea?

Hibiscus tea is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Hibiscus tea's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Hibiscus, Rosehips, Orange Peel count in its favor; Natural Flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Hibiscus tea

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63 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Wegmans
Category Tea
Summary

This hibiscus tea contains a variety of beneficial natural ingredients like hibiscus, orange peel, and rosehips, which are rich in antioxidants and minimally processed. However, the presence of 'natural flavors' introduces a level of processing and lack of transparency that slightly detracts from its overall healthfulness. The tea is processed, which limits its score, but the clean ingredient list helps maintain a relatively high rating.

Key ingredients 8

Hibiscus
Very Good

Rich in antioxidants and organic acids that support cardiovascular health and provide a tart flavor.

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Rosehips
Very Good

Packed with vitamin C and beneficial plant compounds that help combat oxidative stress.

Orange Peel
Good

Contains bioflavonoids and essential oils that add nutritional depth and flavor.

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Cinnamon
Good

Provides antioxidant properties and helps support healthy metabolic function.

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Lemon Grass
Good

Offers soothing properties and aromatic plant compounds with mild antioxidant effects.

Licorice Root
Neutral

Adds natural sweetness and traditional herbal benefits, though consumed in moderation due to potential blood pressure effects.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Used as a natural preservative and to enhance tartness, generally recognized as safe.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Proprietary catch-all term for processed flavoring agents that reduce the overall purity of the herbal blend.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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