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The #1 Tea to Drink for Hydration, According to Dietitians

Looking for a flavorful way to stay hydrated? Dietitians say hibiscus tea is their top pick to sip.

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Mackenzie Burgess, RDN

Published on June 11, 2025

 Reviewed by Dietitian 

Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD

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  • Hibiscus tea is a flavorful, caffeine-free way to stay hydrated, making it dietitians’ top pick.
  • The tea offers antioxidants and trace amounts of electrolytes like potassium and calcium. 
  • Hot or iced, hibiscus tea is a simple way to boost your hydration throughout the day.

Drinking enough water may be the gold standard for hydration, but it’s not the only way to meet your fluid needs. If you’re looking for a flavorful way to get more fluids in your day, registered dietitians agree: Hibiscus tea is the best tea to drink for hydration. It’s naturally caffeine-free and offers up nutrients like antioxidants and trace amounts of electrolytes.12

Hibiscus tea is made from the dried petals of the hibiscus flower, which are steeped in hot water to release their vibrant color, tart flavor and beneficial plant compounds. Stacey Woodson, M.S., RDN, LDN, says, “Hibiscus, also known as roselle or sorrel, creates a beautiful red tea containing anthocyanins, which are an antioxidant.”2

Here’s why it’s a top dietitian pick—and how to enjoy the tea as part of your daily routine.

How Hibiscus Tea Can Help with Hydration

It’s Naturally Caffeine-Free

“Caffeinated teas like green or black tea are mildly caffeinated, consequently leading to higher urine production and more fluids lost,” says Amy Davis, RDN. Hibiscus tea contains no caffeine, making it a great choice for staying hydrated.1 Plus, you can sip it any time of day without worrying about disrupting your sleep.

It Provides Trace Electrolytes

Although hibiscus tea isn’t a significant source of nutrients, it does offer small amounts of electrolytes like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium. Here are the electrolytes found in an 8-ounce serving of brewed hibiscus tea.1

  • Calcium: 19 mg
  • Magnesium: 7 mg
  • Phosphorus: 2 mg
  • Potassium: 47 mg
  • Sodium: 9 mg

Electrolytes help support muscle contractions, fluid regulation and nerve signaling. Getting enough electrolytes can contribute to your overall hydration, especially during warmer months.3

It’s Filled with Antioxidants

Hibiscus tea is a source of antioxidants called anthocyanins, which are responsible for the tea’s rich pigment. Woodson notes, “Anthocyanins give the tea its vibrant red hue while protecting cells from damage and supporting brain and heart health.” Studies have found that, thanks in part to its antioxidant offerings, hibiscus tea has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.2

It Has Potential Heart-Health Benefits

Woodson points out that there’s promising research on hibiscus tea’s role in heart health, noting, “Research suggests that regular consumption of hibiscus tea may improve blood pressure, decrease inflammation and support healthy cholesterol levels.”2 However, it’s important to note that these effects aren’t likely due to hibiscus tea alone. They’re most likely to occur in the context of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Other Teas for Hydration

While hibiscus is a top pick, several other teas can support your fluid goals too. All of these herbal teas are naturally caffeine-free and hydrating. 

  • Chamomile tea: This is a gentle and calming tea that’s ideal before bed, as some research shows it may help promote sleep.4
  • Peppermint tea: This tea has a refreshing, cooling effect and may help soothe digestion.
  • Ginger tea: This one brings a spicy warmth and may help ease nausea.

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Ways to Enjoy Hibiscus Tea

  • Sip It Hot: Steep dried hibiscus petals or hibiscus tea bags in hot water for 5 to 7 minutes. You can always add a cinnamon stick, slice of lemon or drizzle of honey for extra flavor. It’s a comforting drink that’s great for winding down at night or warming up on a chilly morning.
  • Make Iced Tea: Hibiscus makes a refreshing iced tea, thanks to its tart, fruity taste. Brew a big batch, chill it in the fridge, and serve it over ice with citrus slices or berries. It’s a hydrating beverage you’ll love. Woodson recommends a sweet, fruit-infused combo: “During the warmer months, I enjoy preparing a cold brew of hibiscus tea infused with fresh pineapples or lime and sweetened with honey.” Or, give our Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea recipe a try.
  • Add a Flavor Booster: Hibiscus tea has a delicious flavor on its own, but it also pairs well with infusedingredients. Try mixing in ingredients like lemon or lime juice, fresh mint leaves or fresh produce slices like oranges, strawberries or cucumber.

Our Expert Take

If you’re looking for a flavorful, caffeine-free way to stay hydrated, hibiscus tea is a top pick among dietitians. It’s hydrating, filled with antioxidants, and contains trace amounts of electrolytes like potassium and calcium. Whether you enjoy it hot or iced, hibiscus tea is a simple way to boost your hydration throughout the day.

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Ohio is Too Expensive to Live in Ohio

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‘Ohio is too expensive.’ Ohio House Democrats plan to introduce series of affordability bills

By:Megan Henry-April 2, 20263:50 am

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Democratic lawmakers in the Ohio House are introducing several affordability bills in an attempt to lower the state’s cost of living.  

The bills focus on five areas — health care, housing, child care, consumer goods, and energy affordability.  

“Ohio is too expensive for too many, and it’s time that legislators and leaders stepped up to take action,” Ohio state Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, D-Gahanna, said. “For too long, politicians in Columbus have steered the economy in the wrong direction.”

Many Ohioans are living paycheck to paycheck, she said.  

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“They try to save up for the hard times, but then they open an electric bill or pick up a prescription, and the dollars that were meant to go to the savings account are gone in an instant,” Piccolantonio said. 

La’Quisa Richardson, a mother and a foster parent, said she has struggled to make ends meet. 

“More families and individuals find themselves living paycheck to paycheck or day to day after paying for housing and childcare they can’t afford much else,” she said. “When you factor in food and medicine, there is little left.”

Ohio Democrats argue these bills are not about partisan issues. 

“We were very intentional about choosing bills that will decrease the cost of living, increase affordability for Ohioans and have a proven track record of bipartisan success around the country,” Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn, D-Cincinnati, said when asked how likely these bills will pass with a Republican majority in the Ohio Statehouse. 

Health care 

Ohio state Rep. Anita Somani, D-Dublin, is introducing a bill that would create a reinsurance program in Ohio. Seventeen states have enacted a similar law. 

“A reinsurance program operates like insurance for insurance companies,” she said. “So if someone got cancer or had a serious heart condition that required expensive treatment, the state would be able to step in and cover part of the cost of that catastrophic care.”  

States that have implemented a reinsurance program have seen the price of health care premiums go down, Somani said. 

After an enrollee’s annual medical costs surpass $30,000, the State Reinsurance Program would reimburse insurers for 80% of claims up to a maximum cap of $250,000. 

Somani is proposing funding this through two revenues of funds. The first would add a 1% assessment fee on health insurance carriers in Ohio, making it a charge on the insurance industry. The other way would be redirecting federal “pass through” funding of the Affordable Care Act to Ohio. 

“The crushing weight of the cost of health care is one of the main contributors to the affordability crisis in Ohio,” said Somani, who is an OB-GYN. 

Housing

Ohio state Rep. Karen Brownlee, D-Symmes Township, is introducing bills that would provide down payment assistance for new home buyers with $50 million in stimulus funding to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund and a $100 million residential development loan program. 

“Ohio used to be a place where you can afford to pay your rent, save up and buy your first home and raise your children,” Brownlee said. 

“What we’re going to do is expand the loan program statewide through a tiered structure that will still prioritize rural communities. This is how you launch a housing boom. You stimulate the economy around it.”

Nearly half of Ohio’s 1.58 million renters are paying more than they can afford on rent and Ohio has a shortage of 266,000 affordable and available rental units, according to the 2026 Gap Report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio.

Affordable housing costs 30% or less of a person’s gross income, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Child care 

The average cost of child care in Ohio is more than $10,400 a year, said Ohio state Rep. Crystal Lett, D-Columbus. 

“How can we claim to be pro family or pro growth when our policies are pushing parents out of the workforce?” Lett asked. 

State Rep. Ashley Bailey Bryant, D-Cincinnati, introduced Ohio House Bill 804 — a child care tax credit bill that would create a refundable income tax credit for eligible child care expenses for Ohioans with a child under 5 years old. 

The tax credit would be $2,000 per child, maxing out at $4,000 for two or more children. 

The maximum income eligibility for the tax credit is 550% of the federal poverty line — $150,260 annual income for a family of three or $181,500 annual income or less for a family of four.   

“This is absolutely not a radical idea,” Lett said. “When we invest in child care, we are investing in our workforce, in our businesses and in our economy.” 

Consumer goods 

Ohio state Rep. Munira Abdullahi, D-Columbus, talked about Ohio House Bill 633, a bill she introduced with Ohio state Rep. Michele Grim, D-Toledo. 

“If a fee is mandatory, it belongs on the advertised price,” Abdullahi said. “The price you see should be the price that you pay. … This bill does not tell businesses what to charge. It just requires honesty and transparency.” 

Energy affordability 

Ohio state Rep. Tristan Rader, D-Lakewood, talked about energy affordability bills he is introducing. 

One bill would call on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to freeze all utility rate increases for the next 12 months and the other bill would increase Ohio’s gas mileage severance tax from 2.5% to 7%. 

“What that will generate is a credit on everybody’s bill in the state of Ohio who pays utility of $150,” Rader said. “That’s an annual credit that real Ohioans can use today.”

That will create a $150 annual credit on customer’s bills, Rader said. 

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This manuscript is a deeply personal, unfiltered autobiography that captures a life marked by hardship, resilience, faith, and self-reflection. The author’s voice is raw and authentic, offering readers an intimate look into his upbringing, struggles with family instability, addiction, relationships, and eventual personal growth. There is a clear sense of purpose behind the writing: to “edify” others, particularly those who have faced similar challenges.

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This book has strong potential within the memoir and inspirational genres, particularly for audiences interested in stories of overcoming adversity, faith-based transformation, and real-life struggles. With proper editing and positioning, it could resonate with readers who appreciate raw, testimonial-style narratives.

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