Hibiscus iced tea when taken in iced form is known as hibiscus iced tea. This tea contains all the benefits of hibiscus and is an ideal healthy refreshing drink that can be taken after meals. It is a refreshing drink and is a healthy beverage that helps in lowering blood pressure. This iced tea helps in lowering cholesterol thus act as a guard against heart diseases. This tea also helps in decreasing spasms in stomach, intestine and uterus.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into a teapot. Fill with boiled water. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer it steeps the stronger the tea).
Iced tea-brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water
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Country of Origin: Egypt
Grade: First Grade
Altitude: Up to 500 ft.
Manufacture Type: Traditional, Sundried
Cup Characteristics: A lovely deep red infusion similar to pomegranate but with a ‘pucker power' taste similar to lemonade. Hibiscus is tangy and full of natural Vitamin C.
Infusion: Bright burgundy red.
Certified Organic by QMI Organic Inc.
Certificate #: 150 - 2008