Hibiscus Powder
 
Hibiscus Powder is made from the dried, ground sepals of the hibiscus plant. Often mistaken for flowers themselves, they are actually fleshy, trumpet-shaped, deep burgundy fruits that grow after hibiscus flowers bloom. This finely ground, tart powder has a deep burgundy color.  
Can be used to flavor warm or cold beverages, soups and sauces, as well as to add color to food and beverages
If steeping in a liquid, powder sediment should be strained out prior to use
Naturally gluten free
Kosher
 
Basic Prep
Ready to use. Add to taste.
 
Suggested Uses
If steeping in a liquid, powder sediment should be strained out prior to use
Typically brewed with water to make either a hot tea or a refreshingly tart cold beverage, which can be sweetened
The liquid from steeped Hibiscus Flowers can also be made into jellies or sauces
Steep in vinegar to infuse flavor and color
Mix with salt or sugar and use to rim cocktail glasses
Add to spice rubs for pork, chicken or seafood to add tart flavor and color
 
Description
Hibiscus Powder is made from the hibiscus plant's dried, ground sepals. Often mistaken for flowers themselves, they are the trumpet-shaped, deep burgundy part of the plant that support the flowers on the stem. The sepal continues to grow after hibiscus flowers bloom, eventually forming a fleshy pod that surrounds the seeds.
Hibiscus Powder is a finely ground, tart, deep burgundy powder that can be used to flavor warm or cold beverages, soups and sauces, as well as add deep fuchsia color to food and beverages.
"Hibiscus" refers to a family of shrub-like annual plants that produce colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms. The specific species of Hibiscus cultivated for culinary purposes is Hibiscus sabdariffa, also called "roselle."
Hibiscus flowers' high levels of vitamin C and electrolytes are undisputed.
Hibiscus is most often boiled with water and sweetened to make a tangy herbal beverage with a taste similar to cranberry juice.
This beverage is most commonly known by its Spanish name, "agua de jamaica," but is brewed all over the world in hot and cold forms. It can also be used to make jam and jelly, as well as various soups and sauces.
 
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place
 
Ingredients
Hibiscus