Hibiscus sabdariffa commonly named as “red sorrel” or “roselle” is a member of malvaceae family. It is a medicinal plant with a worldwide fame and has more than three hundred species which are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Roselle can adapt to a variety of soil in a warmer and more humid climate.
The plant is also known for its Beta carotene, vitamin C, protein and total sugar. Roselle, having various medically important compounds
called photochemical, is well known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Many parts of Roselle including seeds, leaves, fruits and roots are used in various foods as well as in herbal medicine as a potential non-pharmacological treatment. Different extracts from Roselle plays a crucial role in treating different medical problems including many cardiovascular disorders, helmenthic disease and
cancer. The plant also act as an anti oxidant and used in obesity management.
Hibiscus Tea Made from a specific variety of hibiscus called Hibiscus sabdarrifa, hibiscus tea is a caffeine-free herbal beverage.
of Roselle’s calyx, a portion made up of dried fruit. It has a crimson tint and a berry flavour.
Hibiscus tea preparation steps :
a. First, gather the hibiscus fruits, wash and dry them thoroughly, and then air dry them or dry them in an oven at 70 degrees Celsius for three days.
b. Remove the calyx and place the seeds into airtight containers.
c. To brew tea, just use a wooden roller to crush 2 grammes of dried calyx into tiny pieces.
d. Place them in a tea bag or a tea net, get out your favourite cup, add 8 ounces of boiling water, steep it for 2-4 minutes, and then add sugar or additional tastes of your choosing, such as a few drops of lemon juice, if you’d like.
e. Another option is to chill it and make hibiscus iced tea.
