Hibiscus Blossom / Nigeria

The hibiscus consists of the hibiscus calyx and external calyx. They are harvested during the time of the fruits and then dried. The inner calyx is 3 cm long and up to the middle it is ball like. Above there are five tips bending upwards. The external calyx consists of 10 small, slim petals that are strongly “anchored” to the calyx base. After the flowering time, the freshly and slightly crumbly calyxes take on their typical red colour. Hibiscus blossoms contain citric acid,t has refreshing effect during hot days, also hibiscus tea restore blood pressure and counteracts the increase of cholesterol in the blood.The infusion of the hibiscus blossom can either be drank pure or in form of a fruit tea blend.