Dried Roselle Hibiscus Mei Gui Qie Loose Flower Petals for Herbal Tea and Sour Plum Drink 500g

Dried Roselle Hibiscus, known in TCM as Mei Gui Qie (玫瑰茄), from Hibiscus sabdariffa. These naturally sun-dried calyces and petals are a classic ingredient for herbal infusions and traditional sour plum soup. In TCM theory, roselle is considered tart in flavor and associated with refreshing summer drinks. Steep alone or blend with other botanicals for a vividly colored, tangy beverage.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried roselle calyces and petals from Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Known in TCM as Mei Gui Qie (玫瑰茄) with a naturally tart flavor
• Naturally sun-dried to retain deep ruby-red color
• Popular base for sour plum soup and cooling herbal infusions
• Loose 500g bulk format suitable for tea blending and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep crimson to ruby red with slightly fleshy, leathery calyces. The dried petals carry a mild fruity-tart aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically turns a brilliant red with a bright, tangy, cranberry-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone hot or iced herbal tea
• Simmer as a key ingredient in traditional sour plum soup
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other botanicals for floral infusions
• Use in syrups, jams, and culinary recipes for color and tartness

Traditional Uses

Traditionally used in Chinese folk practice as a summertime infusion, often combined with plum, licorice, and other botanicals in sour plum soup. Roselle is also commonly steeped with rock sugar or honey for a tangy daily drink and used in seasonal cooling beverages.

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