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Hibiscus Tea      

 

October, 2011 

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Hibiscus Tea

Greetings from QTrade Teas & Herbs!

 

It is our pleasure to bring you information this week on hibiscus, a well-known ingredient in many of our blends.  

 

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) has become increasingly popular across the US and Canada in recent years. Big name brands are now carrying hibiscus products in an effort to cater to increasingly health-conscious and exotically-minded consumers. Yet this surge interest is only beginning to catch up with the global enthusiasm for hibiscus that has been developing for some time.   

 

There is no way all our information on hibiscus could fit into one newsletter. Please read the full article on our blog for more detail.  

In This Issue
Hibiscus the World Over
Not Your Typical Loose Leaf
Rosa De Jamaica
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Hibiscus the World Over     
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Technically a tisane, infusions made with Hibiscus often go by the name "Hibiscus tea" in English.Other common names for hibiscus include "roselle" and "sorrel" (not to be confused with the vegetable Rumex acetosa).

 

Hibiscus tea is a frequent companion to celebrations of all kinds, as the bright red liquor shows up beautifully in the cup. It has long been a staple of Christmas celebrations in the Caribbean, where it is blended with spices and served with rum or wine. There is a growing trend in parts of the Middle East to drink iced hibiscus tea during Ramadan's evening meals, while North American consumers are increasingly  requesting it from coffee shops during the hot summer months.

Not Your Typical "Loose Leaf"     

 

Few people realize that hibiscus tea is not made from the flowers or leaves of the plant. The infusion is actually prepared using the hibiscus' calyx (calyces plural). The calyx is the hard, leaf-like protector of the hibiscus tree's fruit, similar to what you find on the top of a tomato. The hibiscus calyx is harvested along with the fruit, and set out to dry in the sun. As it dries, the calyx develops its trademark purple color. Hibiscus is mostly grown in Egypt, Sudan, China, and parts of Southeast Asia for tea production. 

QTrade's Hibiscus Blends & Products 

 

Rosa De Jamaica TBC At QTrade we use hibiscus in a number of our tea blends. One of our most popular blends, the aptly named "Rosa de Jamaica" iced tea, recently won an award at the North American Tea Championship and has consistently been one of our most requested products ever since. We carry organic, fair trade, and conventional hibiscus in C/S and TBC cuts.

 

Please contact us for a complete list of our hibiscus blends as well as information about how we can create hibiscus products for you.  

 

QTrade Teas & Herbs
12439 Florence Ave,

Santa Fe Springs, California 90670

949-766-0070
www.qtradeteas.com
info@qtradeteas.com
 
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Hibiscus is wildly popular around the world. Don't leave your customers behind! Talk to your sales representative to have a sample of hibiscus or one of our hibiscus blends sent to you right away. Be sure to ask about custom blend formulation when you do.  If you haven't yet developed a relationship with one of our friendly sales representatives please contact us through info@qtradeteas.com.