Hibiscus
Tips for preparing herbal tea
Crack open this highly addictive drink
Harvested by small-scale African growers during the dry season, these hibiscus flowers are the source of the famous "bissap", a real concentrate of goodness. This beautiful garnet-red infusion is reputed to be thirst-quenching, revitalizing and draining. It can be drunk hot or iced, and makes delicious cocktails!
Herbal tea composition
- Hibiscus* petals
Hibiscus sabdariffa
*Organically grown.
Recommended daily consumption: 3 cups of 25 cl.
A healthy lifestyle and a varied, balanced diet are recommended to fully benefit from the virtues of this infusion. Average nutritional information per 100 ml: Energy 3 kJ/1 kcal. This infusion contains negligible quantities of fats (including saturated fats), carbohydrates (including sugars), proteins and salt.
Organic farming
We have always offered organically grown teas and herbal teas, and used natural, organic flavours. We go even further, demanding that our suppliers use certified organic flavor carriers and solvents. Certified since 1994.
Fair trade
A WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) certified member, Les Jardins de Gaïa has been committed to fair trade since its creation: from the tea leaf to the cup, all our practices meet fair trade requirements. To find out more: www.wfto.com.
The Benefactors
Would you like to look after your body and mind while enjoying a tasty beverage? Our "Les Bienfaitrices" range brings together herbal teas with multiple virtues. Tonic, antioxidant, digestive, anti-inflammatory, soothing, respiratory..., discover on each of our simple or compound herbal tea bags, the benefits you can expect from consuming them. The number of cups per day required for the active ingredients to take effect is also clearly indicated. All that's left to do is enjoy!
Infusion and food pairings
Hibiscus infusion goes well with both savory and sweet dishes, adding a touch of fruity acidity, somewhere between citrus and cranberry. Pair it with zesty or red-fruit-flavored desserts, or with raw vegetables spiced up with a vinaigrette diluted with cold hibiscus infusion, for a tangy, colorful pairing.
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Here's a quick roundup of our different herbal teas, sorted by benefit, and featuring two producers close to our hearts.
Nathalie L. published the 15/09/2024 following an order made on 11/09/2024
Idem que pour les petales de roses. Tres bon produit
Mireille C. published the 07/09/2024 following an order made on 31/08/2024
Un grand classique de très grande qualité dont je ne me lasse pas aussi bien froid que chaud. Depuis 2 ans, je l'achète en poche de 500g, le prix est alors encore plus doux.
Valérie T. published the 12/08/2024 following an order made on 07/08/2024
Vous voulez du "rouge", vous en avez! Très rafraichissant!
Jean-Michel N. published the 17/05/2024 following an order made on 06/05/2024
Livraison parfaite..
Nathalie D. published the 14/04/2024 following an order made on 09/04/2024
Parfait