Hibiscus Summary

Using Hibiscus for Tea at Home

• Buy loose dried hibiscus flowers from a Mexican market or Hispanic section of a supermarket.
• Steep a big handful or two in boiled water, strain, sweeten, chill, and serve over ice.
• Use Tazo Passion tea bags to replicate Starbucks drinks or try Tazo iced passion tea concentrate watered down for a similar taste.
• Experiment with ingredients like citric acid, lemongrass, apple pieces, licorice root, and cinnamon to enhance the flavor.
• Cold brew loose hibiscus flowers for a cost-effective option compared to tea bags.
• Make a concentrated syrup by boiling dried hibiscus flowers and sugar, then dilute to taste for Agua de Jamaica.

Drinking Hibiscus Tea for Health Benefits

• Some users experience lower blood pressure after drinking hibiscus tea regularly.
• Talk to your healthcare provider about consuming herbal teas during pregnancy.
• Use hibiscus flowers in kombucha fermentation for a unique and caffeine-free flavor.

Buying and Brewing Hibiscus Flowers

• Purchase dried hibiscus flowers in bulk online for brewing tea.
• Brewing methods include boiling water with hibiscus, cold brewing, and making a syrup for flavoring kombucha.

Hibiscus Purchasing Recommendations

• Anthony's Goods offers quality organic hibiscus flowers for brewing tea.
• Look out for Egyptian organic hibiscus in 1kg bags for a fresh taste suitable for cold brewing.

Additional Tips and Recommendations

• Consider brewing hibiscus flowers with fruit for a flavorful syrup for kombucha.
• Check out Rancho Gordo for purchasing Jamaican hibiscus buds in 2oz bags.
• Provide additional information or context when sharing photos of hibiscus or tea for engagement on platforms like Reddit to avoid removal.