NaturalLife Dried Hibiscus Flowers – Whole Petals, Caffeine-Free Tea

NaturalLife Dried Hibiscus Flowers are 100% pure whole dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa — the roselle variety grown for drinking. Grown and sun-dried in Malawi, packed in Cape Town in a sealed bulk pack. Naturally caffeine-free, deep ruby red and refreshingly tart.

• 100% dried hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa) — single ingredient
• Whole calyces, not tea-bag cut, so the infusion stays clear
• Naturally caffeine-free
• No sugar, colourants, flavourants or preservatives
• Grown and sun-dried in Malawi, packed in Cape Town
• Vegan and halaal-friendly ingredients · Gluten free
• Bulk sizes — 300g is roughly 150 cups, 400g roughly 200 cups

How to use

Hot tea: steep 1–2 teaspoons in 250ml boiling water for 5–10 minutes, strain and sweeten to taste.
Iced tea: steep 2 tablespoons in 1 litre of boiling water for 15 minutes, strain, chill and serve over ice with lemon and mint.
Cold brew: soak 2 tablespoons in 1 litre of cold water overnight in the fridge for a smoother cup.
Sorrel & zobo: simmer with ginger, cloves and cinnamon, sweeten generously and chill.
Also used for cordials, syrups, jams, and as a natural pink-to-ruby colour in icings and cocktails.

Good to know

Hibiscus tea is not made from the ornamental garden hibiscus. It comes from Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle), and specifically from the calyx — the fleshy red cup that forms around the seed pod. That is what gives the drink its colour and its sharp, cranberry-like tartness. Most cheap hibiscus is cut-and-sifted, which brews fast but cloudy; whole calyces take a few minutes longer and give a clearer cup that strains out properly. The same flower is known as sorrel in the Caribbean, zobo and bissap in West Africa, karkade in Egypt and agua de Jamaica in Mexico. It is naturally tart, so most people sweeten it — honey, sugar and stevia all work, and ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mint and citrus are the classic partners.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container or clip the pack closed and keep it dry.

Ingredients

100% Dried Hibiscus Flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Country of origin: Malawi.

Safety: Use in moderation. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have low blood pressure, without medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional if you are on medication. Keep out of reach of children. Allergens: none declared. May contain traces of nuts or sesame (shared facility).