{"product_id":"rabak-hibiscus-organic-tea","title":"RABAK HIBISCUS ORGANIC","description":"Tart and good for your heart. Full fruity character with a light sweet finish.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on where you live, Hibiscus infusions go by many, many different names. In Senegal, the drink is known as \u003cem\u003eBissap\u003c\/em\u003e and is commonly thought of as the national beverage. In The Gambia, the infusion goes by the name of \u003cem\u003eWanjo\u003c\/em\u003e in Mali \u003cem\u003eDabileni\u003c\/em\u003e and in Nigeria, \u003cem\u003eTsobo\u003c\/em\u003e. Most famously however, the tart red infusion is known as \u003cem\u003eKarkadeh, \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eKarkady\u003c\/em\u003e in Egypt, where it has been enjoyed since the days of the Pharaohs. Egyptian legend has it that Tutankhamen's royal cookbook contained recipes for brewing the refreshing beverage. (And as they used to say back in the day, if it's good enough for the Pharaoh, it's good enough for me!) These days, on street corners from Aswan to Cairo, vendors prepare and dole out cup after cup of sweet Karkadeh to refresh passersby in the hot Egyptian sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what accounts for the beverage's longevity and popularity? In addition to the superb flavor of infused hibiscus, the drink has numerous health benefits for the body. The flower, which grows throughout the tropical world is a source of flavonoids and antioxidants and has been shown to be an effective agent for lowering blood pressure. As such, research suggests that incorporating hibiscus tea into the diet can control blood pressure in people who are at risk of developing hypertension. For those of us who aren't prone to hypertension, the flower offers high doses of Vitamin C making it a worthwhile beverage for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with Egyptian tradition, we've sourced this organic hibiscus from one of that country's top producers. The flowers are grown free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in favor of all-natural agricultural input. Try some today and raise a toast to the \u003cem\u003eRed Tea of Egypt!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Karkadeh recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup Organic Rabak Hibiscus, 4 cups Water, 1 cup Sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace Hibiscus petals in a pot with 4 cups of water over medium heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet pot aside and let soak overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and pour into a glass pitcher. Add sugar and stir well until dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet cool in the fridge and serve chilled with ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal \/ Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egypt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nile River\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Below 500 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField grown, sundried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart and good for your heart. Full fruity character with a light sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luscious deep crimson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot tea brewing method: Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of herb \u0026amp; fruit blend, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack for each 7-9oz\/200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time, the better the flavor as more fruit and herb flavor is extracted). Garnish and sweeten to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIced tea brewing method (Pitcher): (to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 12 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb \u0026amp; fruit blend, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 portion packs into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1 1\/4 cups\/315ml over the herb \u0026amp; fruit blend. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced herb \u0026amp; fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot brew since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIced tea brewing method (Individual Serving): Place 2 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb \u0026amp; fruit blend, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz\/170-200ml per serving over the herb \u0026amp; fruit blend. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz\/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional 1\/2 serving. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed herb \u0026amp; fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1223921493,"sku":"126-100","price":9.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1223921497,"sku":"126-250","price":19.37,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1223921501,"sku":"126-500","price":29.34,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1223921505,"sku":"126-1000","price":55.36,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/126.jpeg?v=1442449322","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/rabak-hibiscus-organic-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}