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Hibiscus Flower Tea
Hibiscus petals, Natural flavouring
Whole dried hibiscus from Nepal. Deep red, sharp and fruity like cranberry, and caffeine-free. Good hot with honey or brewed strong over ice. 50g pouch or 60g box.
Pack
Region
Harvest Season
Spring & Summer
Flavour Intensity
StrongProduct Notes
High in antioxidants, Tart like cranberry, Caffeine-free
Brewing
- Serving
- 1-2 tsp
- Temp
- 100°C
- Minutes
- 5-7 minutes
The tea
About Hibiscus Flower Tea
Whole dried hibiscus, deep red and sharp
Hibiscus tea is made from the dried calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa, the fleshy red cup that forms after the flower drops. Ours comes whole from growers in the hills of Nepal. In the cup it is a clear, deep red and tastes tart and fruity, closer to cranberry or sour cherry than to anything floral.
It is naturally caffeine-free, so it works at any time of day. Brew one to two teaspoons in boiling water for five to seven minutes. It is one of the few teas that is better with a little honey or sugar, and it takes lemon, orange, fresh ginger and mint well.
Hibiscus is also the best tea in our range for serving cold. Brew it at double strength, sweeten it while hot, chill it and pour it over ice. It stains, so rinse cups and cloths promptly.
Good to know
Questions about Hibiscus Flower Tea
Brewing, caffeine, taste and pack size. For more, read the brewing guide or ask Petal, our tea guide, in the corner of the page.
Does hibiscus tea have caffeine?
No. Hibiscus is a floral infusion made from dried flower calyces, not from the tea plant, so it contains no caffeine at all. You can drink it in the evening.
How do I brew hibiscus tea?
Use one to two teaspoons per cup of boiling water and steep for five to seven minutes. Sweeten it while it is hot if you like. For iced tea, brew it at double strength, chill it and pour over ice.
What does hibiscus tea taste like?
Bright and tart, like cranberry or sour cherry, with a clean finish. It is deep red in the cup. A little honey rounds off the sharpness, and citrus, ginger or mint go well with it.
What size pack is it?
Hibiscus Flower Tea comes in a 50g pouch or a 60g box. At roughly two grams per cup, the pouch makes about 25 cups. You can also try it as a free 10g sample.
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