Frontier Co-op Hibiscus Flowers

Frontier Co-op's dried hibiscus flowers are the benchmark for loose hibiscus — the whole and cut dried calyxes brew a deep ruby red with intense tartness and a fruity, cranberry-like depth that teabag hibiscus rarely achieves. The organic certification means you're getting hibiscus without pesticide residue, which matters more than with processed teas since hibiscus is the entirety of what you're drinking. Use 1 tablespoon per 8 oz water, steep 5-7 minutes in near-boiling water. The result is the closest to agua de jamaica (Mexican hibiscus water) that you can make at home without a specialty store. Also works cold-steeped overnight for a stunning deep red iced tea.

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