-. Binding : Misc. -. Brand : Casa Ruiz -. EAN : 0680569733771 -. Feature : CASA RUIZ BRAND - RESTAURANT QUALITY - in a 1 lb bag / SORREL, Flor de Jamaica / Hibiscus sabdariffa, common in North Africa, Thailand, the Caribbean and Latin America. The flower comes from the hibiscus plant, a shrub that produces flowers with reddish-purple centres. The tea is derived from the deep red calyxes, or cup-like structures formed by the sepals. / It has a ORAC rating which is higher than vegetable juice, tomato juice and orange juice; and compares favorably to Cranberry Juice and Pomegranate Juice, which is well known for its antioxidant properties. / HIBISCUS FLOWERS - Egyptians consume hibiscus tea to keep themselves cool in their warm, desert climate. This tea is used as a "refrigerant" to regulate body temperature. Sudanese and Egyptians use hibiscus tea as a ceremonial toast at wedding ceremonies and family gatherings. In Egypt, this beverage is believed to promote cardiac and nervous system health. Locals from Iran drink hibiscus tea as a traditional aid for occasional restlessness and difficulty in sleeping. Mexicans use hibiscus tea as a mild, natural diuretic. People from Asian countries such as Thailand, China, and Malaysia, consume hibiscus petals and flavour them with ginger as they believe this could help lower cholesterol. -. Label : Casa Ruiz -. Manufacturer : Casa Ruiz -. PackageQuantity : 1 -. ProductGroup : Grocery -. ProductTypeName : GROCERY -. Publisher : Casa Ruiz -. Size : 1 lb -. Studio : Casa Ruiz -. Title : Casa Ruiz Hibiscus Flower - 1 Lb Bag - Hibiscus Sabdariffa - Red Sorrel, African Mallow - Indian Sorrel, Jamaica Sorrel - Jamaica Tea Flower - Roselle -. UPC : 680569733771
DIMENSION INFOMATION Product Dimensions : 9.2(Width) x 13.1(Length) x 3.1(Height) inches Shipping Weight : 0.9 pounds