Hibiscus Flower, Dried, Bucks Fifth Avenue, 1 oz (about 1 cup)
Hibiscus Flowers, or dried hibiscus is commonly used as a tea as well as an herb, it can also be candied and used as a garnish, usually for desserts. The Hibiscus flower is popular in Mexico, Latin America, and Asian cuisine. To use Hibiscus you should soak it or simmer it to release its tart red juices. This flower can be used to make beautiful drinks like hibiscus lemonade or make a hibiscus simple syrup to add to vodka or gin. Hibiscus also pairs well with a marinated leg of lamb, a nice tart salsa and enchiladas. For a sweet tooth you can use this beautiful flower for cream cheese frosting, hibiscus rhubarb tart or popsicles.