Knowra Hibiscus tea Hibiscus tea Hibiscus tea is a tart, ruby-colored infusion made from dried hibiscus calyces, especially those of Hibiscus sabdariffa. It is served hot or cold and is caffeine-free when made without other ingredients.
Roselle : Roselle is Hibiscus sabdariffa, a tropical plant whose fleshy calyces are used in foods and drinks. Its dried calyces are the usual source of hibiscus tea.
Agua de Jamaica : Agua de Jamaica is a Mexican drink made by steeping dried hibiscus calyces in water, often with sugar. It is a familiar chilled preparation of hibiscus tea.
Steeping : Steeping extracts flavor and other soluble compounds by holding plant material in liquid. Time and water temperature affect how much flavor and pigment the calyces release.
Hibiscus sabdariffa and blood pressure : Clinical research has examined whether Hibiscus sabdariffa preparations can lower blood pressure. The infusion is studied for a possible effect on blood pressure, but it is not a substitute for prescribed treatment.
Calyx : A calyx is the collective outer whorl of sepals surrounding a flower bud. The fleshy calyx, rather than the petals, is steeped to make the infusion.
Karkade : Karkade is a hibiscus drink traditionally served hot or cold in parts of North Africa and the Middle East. This regional name and serving tradition show hibiscus tea's place in everyday hospitality.
pH : pH measures how acidic or alkaline an aqueous solution is. Acidity influences the taste and hue of hibiscus infusions.
Antioxidant : An antioxidant is a substance that can inhibit oxidation in a chemical or biological system. Hibiscus tea contains polyphenols studied for antioxidant activity, though laboratory activity does not establish health benefits in people.
Anthocyanins : Anthocyanins are water-soluble plant pigments that produce red, purple, and blue colors. These pigments give the infusion its ruby color.
Bissap : Bissap is a West African beverage made from hibiscus calyces, often flavored with sugar, mint, or spices. It is a prominent West African version of the infusion.
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