Hibiscus Herbal Tea "Karkade of Egypte", in bag

✓ Crafted by Chef Philippe Bellan in Tarare, France
✓ Made with quality ingredients: no preservatives or artificial colors
✓ Environmentally friendly
✓ 100% artisanal

Ingrédients
Organic hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa), organic orange peel, organic cinnamon, organic star anise, natural orange flavor.

A bit of history
Karkade is the national drink of several African countries such as Guinea, Benin or Senegal.
This drink is made from hibiscus flowers or "Guinea sorrel", a fast-growing plant native to Africa whose cultivation development first took place in Southeast Asia, notably in India, Sri Lanka or Thailand.
Cultivars appeared in West Africa in the 19th century and quickly spread to tropical areas.
Egypt and Sudan call this drink with hibiscus flowers cultivated up to the desert gates, "karkade" also spelled "carcadet".
From Africa to Asia, this species of hibiscus is from the Malvaceae family which has more than 4000 species divided into more than 400 genera.
Senegal calls it "bissap" a word from the "wolof" language and for the Congo, it is "Ngai Ngai". In the Antilles, it is the "country gooseberry" or simply "gooseberry".
In Mexico, it is the "flor de Jamaica".
There are two varieties of this hibiscus consumed as a drink with the flowers or as vegetables with fresh leaves: one has red flowers and the other has white flowers.
The latter are famous in Senegal because they are used in the composition of "thiéboudienne", a popular dish made with rice and fish.
Like a large number of plants on our planet, hibiscus sabdaiffa has traditional medicinal virtues coroborated by studies by various researchers on its internal and external effects. Among other things, it is recognized for lowering blood pressure and preventing hypertension, a cardiovascular risk through drinkable infusions.
Soaked compresses reduce skin diseases such as eczema or dermatoses.

My hibiscus herbal tea recipe
For lovers of hot or cold infusions, karkade is a thirst-quenching drink in infusion or as a flavor of a syrup in fresh water.
Its natural acidity is refreshing and draining for the body.
My Egyptian-inspired Karkade combines acidity, slight bitterness and spicy flavor.
Hot or cold, whatever the season or the moment, you will appreciate this subtle and tasty blend.
In summer, this same thirst-quenching acidity is achieved with a cold infusion for a dozen hours and in the cool.

How to prepare your Hibiscus Karkade?
This caffeine-free herbal tea, rich in antioxidants, can be drunk throughout the day.
The infusion highlights the blend's mild and sweet spices, which also provide their own benefits for the body.
Brewing large quantities is therefore not a problem. You can store it in a thermos to have it with you during the day.
Heat water to 95 to 100°C and pour over the herbal tea. Steep for at least 3 minutes, or longer depending on your temperament, as there is no risk of bitterness.
Strain and serve in your cup. Those with a sweet tooth can add a little honey or a pinch of natural sugar.

Discover my herbal tea with a sample
By purchasing a 25 gram sample packaged in a biodegradable bag, test the flavor of this herbal tea with original flavors and multiple benefits.

Packaging
Kraft bag with labeled with a QR code to access the product on the online store.
Sample packaged in a biodegradable bag.