From sorbet and salad dressing to tea, there are many ways to use the hibiscus flower as a vibrant ingredient. The hibiscus flower is enjoying increasing popularity as an ingredient in teas, libations ...

Is hibiscus tea good for you? Hibiscus tea, made from part of the flowers of the hibiscus plant, is drunk around the world in places ranging from Nigeria to Indonesia to the Americas. This beverage is ...

Hibiscus sabdariffa, used in hibiscus tea and an increasing number of foods and drinks, is also the primary ingredient for sorrel, a holiday drink in Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Shown here ...

Properties: Deep red to magenta when steeped, high in vitamin C, natural diuretic. Uses: Cocktails, desserts, sauces, marinades or dressings, can be used as a food-safe dye. Flavor: Tart, ...

Not many of us here in Kona need to use fireplaces for warmth during our winter, but with the current chill in the air, a touch of fire might be a welcome addition to our gardens. We have a few red ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD Hibiscus tea has consistent evidence for lowering blood pressure, especially ...

One of the joys of living in subtropical Key West was the never-ending array of brilliantly colored and fiercely aromatic flowers. While they weren’t my favorite scented flower — that crown might go ...

The hibiscus flower is enjoying increasing popularity as an ingredient in teas, libations, sorbets, vinaigrettes, and more. However, the hibiscus flower has been around for centuries and continues to ...