Hibiscus Flowers - 100g

• Common Name: Hibiscus
• Plant Part: Flower
• Form: Dried flowers
• Flavour Profile: Tangy, fruity, lightly tart
• Colour Profile: Vivid red to deep pink infusion
• Ingredients: Hibiscus flowers
• Suitable For: Food and cosmetic use

• Brewing bright, tangy herbal teas and simple infusions
• Blending with other botanicals in caffeine-free tea mixes
• Preparing simple hair and skin rinse infusions
• Using in DIY facial masks and other infusion-based projects
• Adding natural colour to handmade products
• Using as a decorative botanical in craft and gifting projects

Hibiscus Flowers Are For:

• Tea blends that benefit from a bright, fruity-tart character
• DIY makers using infusion-based hair and skin routines
• Formulators and hobby makers looking for a plant-based colourant
• Decorative botanical projects for gifts, table settings, or handmade crafts
• Herbal cupboards that enjoy versatile flowers for both tea and making

Hibiscus Flowers Are Not For:

• Herbal tea preferences that avoid tart or fruity notes
• Ready-made colourant or finished cosmetic product formats
• Preparations where a neutral-coloured infusion is preferred

• As a Tea: Steep a few flowers or petals in freshly boiled water until the infusion reaches your preferred strength, then strain and enjoy.
• As a Blend Ingredient: Combine with other suitable botanicals to create bright, tangy herbal tea blends.
• As a Hair or Skin Rinse: Prepare an infusion, allow it to cool fully, then use in a simple external rinse routine.
• As a Mask Ingredient: Add infused hibiscus liquid to suitable DIY mask recipes.
• As a Natural Colourant: Use the infusion or prepared botanical liquid in DIY products where a plant-based colour contribution is wanted.
• Processing Tip: Hibiscus colour is pH-sensitive. In more acidic formulas it may appear deeper red, while in more alkaline formulas it can shift toward purple, blue, or green.
• Processing Tip: Strain well before external use or when a smoother finish is preferred in DIY applications.

• For external use, patch test before wider application.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Use clean tools and containers when preparing DIY applications.

Q: What does hibiscus tea taste like?
A: Hibiscus has a bright, tangy, fruity flavour with a naturally tart finish.

Q: Is hibiscus naturally caffeine-free?
A: Yes. Hibiscus is commonly used in caffeine-free herbal infusions and blends.

Q: Can hibiscus be used in DIY hair and skin routines?
A: Yes. A cooled, well-strained infusion is often used in simple external rinse-style preparations.

Q: Why does hibiscus change colour in different formulas?
A: Hibiscus is naturally pH-sensitive, so the colour can shift depending on whether a formula is more acidic or more alkaline.

Q: Can hibiscus be used as a natural colourant?
A: Yes. It is often chosen for DIY projects where a vivid botanical colour contribution is wanted.

Q: What botanicals pair well with hibiscus?
A: Hibiscus pairs well with bright or refreshing companions such as lemongrass, mint, ginger, citrus peel, and other fruit-forward botanicals.

Q: Can hibiscus be used in decorative projects?
A: Yes. The vivid colour and recognisable flower shape make it a popular choice for botanical crafts, gifting, and table styling.