Roselle Tea 100g
洛神花
S$6.24 S$12.00
- Net weight
- 100 g
- Shelf life
- 12 months
About dried roselle
Dried hibiscus sabdariffa calyces. Sharply sour and a vivid ruby red in water, the colour most people know from bottled hibiscus drinks. This pack is 100 g net. At the quantities below that is about 25 brews. That works out at S$6.24 per 100 g.
Also known as hibiscus tea, luo shen hua, roselle tea, 洛神花, asam paya.
What people use it for
Brewed hot with rock sugar, or brewed strong and chilled with lemon as a cordial. A few pieces will colour a whole jug.
How to prepare it
Two to three pieces per mug, 5 minutes, sweetened to taste. For a cold jug, brew double strength and pour over ice.
Keeping it
Airtight. It is slightly sticky and will clump in humid air.
Questions people ask
Is roselle the same as hibiscus?
Yes, this is the hibiscus used for drinks - Hibiscus sabdariffa. It is the same thing sold as roselle in Singapore and Malaysia.
Why is it so sour?
That is the plant. Rock sugar or honey is normal, and it takes more sweetening than you expect.
How far does this pack go?
At the quantity in the instructions above, about 25 brews from this pack.
Is the bigger pack cheaper?
This one works out at S$6.24 per 100 g. One Sunny lists most items in more than one size, so compare that figure rather than the pack price.
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