In the cotton, mallow, and chocolate family Malvaceae
SEA2COLA
Those red calyxes are dried and used to make a lemon-y tea
OGfarmin
Yup. Aka Roselle.
Taugay
Mhmm roselle. Delicious. We make roselle syrup with it
Advanced_Banana_4325
Sorrel, they’re used to make a spiced tea drink during Christmas time in my culture (i’m Jamaican) they’re too small to harvest rn.
Ben_where
Hibiscus sabdariffa
It can be used to make an amazing drink.
Hibiscus tea, also known as agua de jamaica, is a refreshing, tart, and sweet beverage made from the dried calyces of the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower. It is typically served iced, often sweetened with sugar or honey, and can be garnished with lime or mint. To make it, steep dried hibiscus flowers in hot water, strain the liquid, and then chill it before serving over ice.
How to Make Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Steep the Flowers: Bring water to a boil, then add dried hibiscus flowers.
Simmer: Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes to extract the flavor and color.
Strain: Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the flowers.
Sweeten: Add sugar, honey, or another sweetener to taste and stir until dissolved.
Chill: Refrigerate the tea until it is very cold.
Serve: Pour the chilled tea over ice in glasses and garnish with a slice of lime or fresh mint, if desired.
Tips and Variations
Flavor: For a deeper flavor, steep the flowers overnight in cold water.
Spices: Add a cinnamon stick, ginger, or orange peel to the steeping water for a warming flavor.
Sweeteners: Honey, agave, or maple syrup can be used instead of sugar.
Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves, raspberries, or a squeeze of lime juice add a bright, citrusy kick.
Fizzy Drink: Top off a glass of strong hibiscus tea with sparkling water for a fizzy beverage.
Herps_Plants_1987
Yummy Sorrel iced tea 👅
LukeSkyWRx
Can handle brutal heat and sun while looking stunning.
luala
I agree it looks like a hibiscus. I don’t know if this is an edible variety you have here but you can buy jarred hibiscus flowers in syrup that make a fun addition to cocktails.
phoenix_master42
its Jamaican sorrel also known as the main ingredient to real agua fresco.
urc2pid
Dry them to make some delicious hibiscus tea!
thoughtsarenotreal6
The leaves are also edible, though they contain oxalates which some folks are sensitive to. It tastes like tart cranberry. We grow this in Costa Rica.
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Hibiscus sabdariffa
In the cotton, mallow, and chocolate family Malvaceae
Those red calyxes are dried and used to make a lemon-y tea
Yup. Aka Roselle.
Mhmm roselle. Delicious. We make roselle syrup with it
Sorrel, they’re used to make a spiced tea drink during Christmas time in my culture (i’m Jamaican) they’re too small to harvest rn.
Hibiscus sabdariffa
It can be used to make an amazing drink.
Hibiscus tea, also known as agua de jamaica, is a refreshing, tart, and sweet beverage made from the dried calyces of the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower. It is typically served iced, often sweetened with sugar or honey, and can be garnished with lime or mint. To make it, steep dried hibiscus flowers in hot water, strain the liquid, and then chill it before serving over ice.
How to Make Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Steep the Flowers: Bring water to a boil, then add dried hibiscus flowers.
Simmer: Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes to extract the flavor and color.
Strain: Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the flowers.
Sweeten: Add sugar, honey, or another sweetener to taste and stir until dissolved.
Chill: Refrigerate the tea until it is very cold.
Serve: Pour the chilled tea over ice in glasses and garnish with a slice of lime or fresh mint, if desired.
Tips and Variations
Flavor: For a deeper flavor, steep the flowers overnight in cold water.
Spices: Add a cinnamon stick, ginger, or orange peel to the steeping water for a warming flavor.
Sweeteners: Honey, agave, or maple syrup can be used instead of sugar.
Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves, raspberries, or a squeeze of lime juice add a bright, citrusy kick.
Fizzy Drink: Top off a glass of strong hibiscus tea with sparkling water for a fizzy beverage.
Yummy Sorrel iced tea 👅
Can handle brutal heat and sun while looking stunning.
I agree it looks like a hibiscus. I don’t know if this is an edible variety you have here but you can buy jarred hibiscus flowers in syrup that make a fun addition to cocktails.
its Jamaican sorrel also known as the main ingredient to real agua fresco.
Dry them to make some delicious hibiscus tea!
The leaves are also edible, though they contain oxalates which some folks are sensitive to. It tastes like tart cranberry. We grow this in Costa Rica.