{"product_id":"local-hibiscus-calyces","title":"Local Hibiscus Calyces","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoselle comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRoselle is a different plant, grown for flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds of Faith farm in Slaughter, LA harvests calyces by hand, and this year’s crop is beautiful but limited. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRoselle 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003eSweet-tart and oh, so satisfying. \u003c\/span\u003eTheir 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003eShop all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redstickspice.com\/collections\/herbal-wellness-teas\" title=\"Herbal Wellness Teas\"\u003eHerbal Wellness Teas\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbal Tea. Naturally Caffeine Free. Steep 1 Tbl 5-7 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuggested Recipes:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.redstickspice.com\/recipe\/hibiscus-rose-wine-cooler\/\" title=\"Hibiscus \u0026amp; Rose Wine Cooler\"\u003eHibiscus \u0026amp; Rose Wine Cooler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.redstickspice.com\/recipe\/hibiscus-margarita\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14402,\"4\":[null,2,14281427],\"9\":0,\"14\":[null,2,1136076],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Chai Tea Shortbread Cookies\"}'\u003eHibiscus Margarita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.redstickspice.com\/recipe\/sparkling-hibiscus-punch\/\" title=\"Sparkling Hibiscus Punch\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14402,\"4\":[null,2,14281427],\"9\":0,\"14\":[null,2,1136076],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Chai Tea Shortbread Cookies\"}'\u003eSparkling Hibiscus Punch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Stick Spice Company","offers":[{"title":"1 oz Bag","offer_id":67881148776750,"sku":"roselle","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":67881148809518,"sku":"roselle","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tin","offer_id":67882002579758,"sku":"roselle","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0207\/8590\/files\/Local_Roselle_Hibiscus.png?v=1793368328","url":"https:\/\/www.redstickspice.com\/products\/local-hibiscus-calyces","provider":"Red Stick Spice Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}