What Does Hibiscus Infusion Taste Like?

Slightly tart, it is recommended to sweeten it with honey or brown sugar. In its iced version, it is a refreshing and very pleasant drink for summer.

Gooseberry aromas with hints of grenadine are clearly present. Adding a stevia leaf during the decoction can be a pleasant way to sweeten your herbal tea. Best enjoyed well chilled, satisfaction guaranteed!

The Benefits of Hibiscus Tea.

1. Hibiscus tea can be used to fight cholesterol.
2. The herbal tea has properties that regulate blood circulation.
3. It is an infusion recommended for the prevention of heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases.
4. Hibiscus infusions are diuretic and beneficial for people suffering from high blood pressure.
5. The hibiscus flower is also recommended for diabetics, painful menstruation, anxiety, and depressive states.
6. It improves digestion and enhances the effectiveness of slimming diets. In short, you understand, the hibiscus flower deserves to be known.

(The photo shows a common red Hibiscus VS Hibiscus Sabdariffa or Roselle)

Hibiscus or Roselle Infusion Recipe.

• 2 liters of water.
• 20 hibiscus flowers or Guinea sorrel.
• 1 to 2 stevia leaves or 30 g of brown sugar or honey.
• A 5 to 7 cm piece of peeled ginger. Crush it sharply with a rolling pin on a cutting board.

This is a very simple preparation by decoction. You can flavor it as you like, but here is my favorite way to enjoy iced hibiscus tea.

1. Hibiscus tea or infusion is prepared by decoction. Boil the water, then lower the temperature just before boiling to around 95 °C. (small bubbles on the pot walls)
2. Put your flowers, stevia leaf, and ginger in the water. Stir occasionally to wet the flowers well as they sometimes struggle to sink. Keep a low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and let the infusion rest with a lid on to keep the aromas from escaping.
4. Strain with a sieve; if you haven’t added stevia, now is the time to sweeten your infusion with honey to taste.
5. Add lemon juice if you prefer to enhance the acidity.

Then, you can drink it warm or refrigerate it for more than four hours. It is recommended to drink the equivalent of one to three cups per day.

Note: You can make your herbal tea using only Roselle flowers like tea. However, stevia will sweeten naturally and calorie-free, while ginger will bring its strength and vigor.

Where to Buy Hibiscus or Roselle Tea?

If you are looking to buy edible hibiscus herbal tea or Roselle tea, you have come to the right place. OkO-OkO offers a 100 g packaging of dried red hibiscus flower for infusion.

These flowers are picked at mature bud stage (calyx), after flowering, when the petals fall. It is at this stage that hibiscus flowers concentrate their beneficial properties the most. They are then naturally sun-dried.

Warnings and Precautions About Hibiscus Flower Tea.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa herbal tea is generally very beneficial and tolerated by the vast majority of the population. Personally, I consume it without moderation up to 1 liter per day.

Caution: Only consume food-grade Roselle herbal tea. Not all hibiscus flowers are edible and some can be harmful to health.

There are also warnings regarding Roselle or Guinea sorrel.

1. Avoid consuming hibiscus flower tea if you suffer from low blood pressure, as the action of hibiscus infusion could further lower your blood pressure. It is best to seek medical advice before consumption.
2. Hibiscus tea may interact with certain medications used in cancer chemotherapy. In this case, please also consult a doctor before consuming hibiscus flower tea.

Hibiscus Tea Characteristics:

• Type of tea: Dried natural flower.
• Plant: Hibiscus Sabdariffa.
• Other names: Bissap, Guinea sorrel, Roselle, Country gooseberry.
• Whole mature bud.
• Food grade quality.
• Color: Intense red.
• Organic plantation, no fertilizers or pesticides (no certification).
• Weight 100 g.