Description

Grown and served since the Pharaohs times and beloved by tea drinkers throughout the world, there is no superior flavor to the fruit punch like herbal hibiscus tea. Organic handpicked dried hibiscus flower petals grown along the Nile River in Northern Egypt. This hot, dry weather makes for the best quality of the flower, and that is why Upper Egyptian hibiscus is superior. The vibrant taste and beautiful color of the flowers and tea make it a caffeine-free favorite all over the world. It is said that in ancient Egypt, hibiscus flowers were associated with erotic stimulants and effects also cherished for its medical and qualities of flavor. The old lore is that it especially influenced the erotic inclinations in women, causing it to be banned in certain times. The crimson calyces of the Roselle flower are like a sweet nature’s ‘kool aid’ and healthy alternative. Take some of the petals and make a sun tea or cold brew and dissolve in some honey for a light sweetener and it is a superior iced tea. It becomes more earthy, with a greater depth served hot and can be a boost to digestion and circulation, blood health. Served hot or cold, it is deeply thirst quenching It provides the body with minerals it loses in hot weather, especially during desert trips. It is well-known for its antioxidant properties and balancing blood pressure. Daily drinking of this tea has been shown in aiding lowering blood pressure, lowering “bad” cholesterol, and aiding in weight management. Deeper infusions, or more concentrated can be used to relieve severe indigestion and relieve constipation.

Brewing instructions

Can let sit in Cold infusion or ‘sun tea’ with the same ratios below, just taking longer but this is our favorite way and it imparts a delicious infusion. The sun tea infusions can even be boiled again for another round using less water. Adjust water to the right taste and use honey or a good pure cane sugar or a favorite sweetener like maple syrup. This tea pairs well with other herbs like mint, other fruit juices, ginger, lime and citrus. There is also an interesting world of using this hibiscus in cocktails, mixed drinks, and culinary delights, punches, liquors, herbal infusions, dyes and hair washes. It is pure, organic sun-dried superior quality!

Our mission is to bring the most beneficial healing and spiritual herbs of the Hermetic and Greco-Egyptian spiritual traditions. Your purchase supports a healing clinic and temple, farmers, herbalists, wildcrafters and practitioners of Kemetic and Hermetic arts. We present the finest herbs and teachings of this ancient Wisdom system. Thank you for your support!

Amount: 1 teaspoon or 2 grams per 8 oz. cup of water

Temperature: 212 ̊ (A full, rolling boil)

A delicious tea hot or cold:

Steep time: 5 – 6 minutes

1 cup Hibiscus flower petals
4 cups Water
1 cup Ice
2 tbsp Honey or more
5 tsp Lime juice
10 Mint leaves
1 piece Lemongrass

Garnish
Mint leaves
Lime slices

Comes in food-grade resealable ziploc pouch.