Hibiscus – Tart Herbal Infusion
Egyptian hibiscus flowers, also known as Hibiscus sabdariffa, brew a deep ruby-red infusion with a bold, tangy flavor. The cup is tart, fruity, and refreshing, with a cranberry-like brightness that makes it delicious on its own or lightly sweetened.
Hibiscus is also one of the most useful herbs to have on hand for blending. It adds vivid color, lively tartness, and a fruity edge to herbal blends, black teas, green teas, and iced tea recipes. A little goes a long way, making it easy to adjust the flavor and color of your cup.
Especially refreshing over ice, hibiscus makes a beautiful base for summer drinks, fruit punches, mocktails, cocktails, and sparkling tea blends. Brew it strong for a tart concentrate, then mix with juice, citrus, fresh fruit, sparkling water, or your favorite spirits.
Flavor Profile
Tart, fruity, and cranberry-like with a deep red infusion and a bright, refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Hibiscus Flowers*.
* DENOTES ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Brewing Instructions
8 oz Cup
- Scoop a heaping teaspoon of tea into infuser.
- Heat water to 212° F (boiling).
- Pour 8 oz. of hot water over tea leaves.
- Steep tea for 3-5 minutes (depending on taste preference).
- Remove infuser and enjoy tea.
Potful
Simply add to your infuser one heaping teaspoon of leaf per 8 oz. of water and place it in your pot, then add the appropriate amount of 212° F water and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the infuser and enjoy.
Brewing Iced Tea
Our opinion is that a cooled concentrate works best, as regular-strength brew tends to become watery as the ice melts. So, use the above leaf quantities, but half the water, allow it to cool, then pour it over ice and enjoy! The brew will dilute down to proper strength as the ice melts.
