Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea made as an infusion from crimson or deep magenta-colored calyces (sepals) of the roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower. It is consumed both hot and cold. It has a tart, cranberry-like flavor. A tea made from hibiscus flowers is known by many names around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is known for its red colour, tart flavour, and vitamin C content.
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as “hibiscus”, or less widely known as rose mallow. Other names include hardy hibiscus, rose of sharon, and tropical hibiscus.
The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. The generic name is derived from the Greek name ἰβίσκος (ibískos) which Pedanius Dioscorides gave to Althaea officinalis (c. 40–90 AD).
Several species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, notably Hibiscus syriacus and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
Packaging:
- 50g Bags of Dried Hibiscus Flowers
- 2g x 20 Packets Tea Bags
- Private Label Custom Packaging available
Export Orders:
- Minimum Wholesale Export Total Order $1000
- Per Tea kind is $200
What are the Benefits of Hibiscus Tea?
How do you Make Hibiscus Tea?
- If you are using fresh flowers, then clean the petals from the pistil and the stem. You’ll just be needing the petals for the tea. However, if you are using dried hibiscus flowers, there is no need to follow this step.
- Add the hibiscus petals to water and bring it to the boil.
- Let the tea steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain it
- Serve hot Hibiscus tea.
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 1.5 g | 2% |
Saturated fat 0.6 g | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g | |
Monounsaturated fat 0.2 g | |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 7 mg | 0% |
Potassium 21 mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 18 g | 6% |
Dietary fiber 0.7 g | 2% |
Sugar 14 g | |
Protein 1 g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 14% | Vitamin C | 72% |
Calcium | 0% | Iron | 113% |
Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin B-6 | 0% |
Cobalamin | 0% | Magnesium | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
Links:
- 8 Benefits of Hibiscus Tea
- What’s to know about hibiscus tea
- How to make hibiscus tea + its benefits