HIBISCUS

Hibiscus is a plant whose flowers, a deep red tending towards purple, are dried and used in infusions. Its taste is similar to that of red fruits. Hibiscus tea is an excellent detoxifier and suppresses hunger, which promotes weight loss. Hibiscus sabdariffa is a tropical plant from a shrub whose dried flower is called bissap in West Africa. Also called karkadé or Guinea sorrel, it offers an original artisanal drink very popular in Africa. This traditional, very thirst-quenching drink offers a double advantage: it is a delicious drink with a tangy taste and a scent of red fruits and it is full of vitality. The bissap flower is also often used in African cuisine. In ancient Egypt the hibiscus flower was considered the flower of love. Hibiscus infusion, the “drink of the pharaohs,” was used as a remedy. Our hibiscus is produced in Guinea by local producers with the NGO KDF which ensures fair remuneration for these women.