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Roselle comes fromHibiscus sabdariffa, a member of the mallow family (Malvaceae), the same family as okra, cotton and ornamental hibiscus. This hardy shrub is native to West Africa and was and is now grown throughout the tropics and in warm regions like the Gulf South. Unlike the ornamental hibiscus flowers in patio planters, Roselle is a different plant, grown for flavor.
Seeds of Faith farm in Slaughter, LA harvests calyces by hand, and this year’s crop is beautiful but limited. Roselle is a short-day plant, meaning it waits for shortening autumn days to bloom. In Louisiana, the calyces ripen in late fall, often racing against the first frost. One cold snap can end the season, which is why a local harvest is small, unpredictable, and well worth savoring when it arrives. It’s a once-a-year treat, so grab some Louisiana-grown roselle whie you can.
Sweet-tart and oh, so satisfying.Their tart, cranberry-like flavor comes from natural fruit acids, and their deep crimson color from anthocyanins. That’s why roselle brews into a vivid tea and makes a stunning syrup. It’s the hibiscus behind the drinks agua de jamaica in Mexico, sorrel in the Caribbean, and karkadé in Egypt.
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