Organic Hibiscus Flowers – WS

(Hibiscus sabdariffa) Hibiscus is a plant that is found throughout the world in warm, tropical climates. It is both an annual and a perennial plant. Used primarily in herbal tea recipes, hibiscus flowers are also used to make jams, syrups and cocktails. It has a well-balanced, tart and astringent flavor with a deep red color in the cup.

Brew 1 tsp of herb in 1 cup of water at 212º  – steep for 5 minutes.

Hibiscus Fruit Tea

2 quarts water
4 Tbsp hibiscus flowers
2 Tbsp peppermint leaves
2 Tbsp lemongrass
4 cups fresh fruit (any combination: melon, oranges, papaya, mango, berries…) cut into bite sized pieces

Bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat and add the hibiscus flowers, mint leaves and lemongrass. Steep 20 minutes. Put the fruit into a 2 quart jar. Place a large mesh strainer over the top of the jar and pour the herbal tea liquid over the fruit (straining out the herbs). Refrigerate overnight.

Jamaica Hibiscus Tea

Ingredients:
8 cups boiling water
2 cups dried hibiscus blossoms
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Preparation: Pour boiling water over hibiscus flowers, ginger and sugar in a large pot. Stir and cover and steep for 1 hour. Strain out the herbs and add the lime juice. Chill and serve over ice.

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