Description
Roselle hibiscus tea is made from drying the calyces of the Hibiscus flower, not the petals or leaves. These calyces are the fleshy, red parts that surround the seed pod after the flower has bloomed and withered.
To make a simple hibiscus tea, place a teaspoon to a tablespoon of dried sepals in a heat-safe mug and pour freshly boiled water over them. Cover the mug and allow the tea to steep for 15 minutes. Strain out the plant material, sweeten with honey if necessary, and enjoy.
Roselle is a species of flowering plant in the genus Hibiscus, native to Africa, most likely West Africa. It is rich in antioxidants and also a source of Vitamin C.
*Hibiscus hasn’t been proven curative in humans, so if you wish to use it as a supplement, consult your doctor first.
