What Is Hibiscus?

Hibiscus is a tropical flower that can be used as a food or herbal medicine. Hibiscus flowers have a sour and tart flavor, similar to lime, and are high in vitamin C. When brewed, hibiscus produces an extremely dark red color tea, which can also be used as a dye. Hibiscus tea is delicious both hot or iced.

How to Use Hibiscus (Common Uses)

Hibiscus petals can be brewed as a tea, or candied and used as an edible garnish for other foods. Hibiscus can also be used as a natural dye. Visit our herbal blog for more ideas about how to use hibiscus.

Active Constituents in Hibiscus

Citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, alkaloids, anthocyanins, quercetin.