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Hibiscus Flower

Hibiscus Flower

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Cranberry-like and slightly sweet in flavor. Edible hibiscus petals are typically used to make hibiscus tea, or other drinks and oils. Hibiscus flowers can also be crumbled and sprinkled on both savory and sweet dishes, like salads and soups, or ice cream and sorbets. Because hibiscus leaves are often intercropped with peanuts, they may produce a response in those with severe peanut allergies. Read more about that potential allergen here.

Flavor Profile

Hibiscus flavor is cranberry-like and sweet, with earthy notes in overall taste. Some flavor pairings that go with hibiscus include lavender, mint, rosemary and thyme.

How to Use

Use dried hibiscus flowers in recipes for teas and infused oils. Crumble dried hibiscus to top salads, or add to soups, ice creams and sorbets.

About The Spice

There are more than 200 species of hibiscus, but we carry only the edible flowers! Hibiscus is a flowering plant from the Malvaceae family, native to warm, tropical climates.

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Hibiscus Flowers Q&A

What are hibiscus flowers?

Hibiscus flowers are a flowering plant from the Malvaceae family, and there are over 200 species - but most are inedible. We only carry the edible kind of hibiscus. You might hear them called hibiscus leaves or dried hibiscus leaves but the hibiscus we carry is the flower of the plant not the leaf.

What can you do with hibiscus flowers?

Hibiscus flowers can be used to infuse oils and make teas. They're also commonly used as salad topping crumbles.

What pairs well with hibiscus?

Hibiscus pairs well with lavender, mint, rosemary, thyme and teas. Add to ice creams and sorbets!

How do you make hibiscus tea with dried flowers?

Make hibiscus tea with dried hibiscus flowers by boiling water & then adding flowers after reduced heat. Simmer for around 10 minutes, then strain. Add a sweetener if you want a sweeter tea. Serve on ice!

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

MSG-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Garlic-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Corn-Free

Capsicum-Free

Sweetener-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan