A tart ruby infusion that cleanses and loves the heart. From Wild Nettle.
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Wild Nettle - Hibiscus
R 420,00
Wild Nettle - Hibiscus
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Circulation · Refresh
A tart, crimson flower traditionally used to cool the body and support healthy circulation.
Benefits, preparation, pairings, and how to use, all in one place.
A tart, crimson flower traditionally used to cool the body and support healthy circulation.
Vitality & Strength
Sharp with vitamin C, which is where the infusion gets its tartness.
Heart & Emotion
Drunk daily across West Africa and the Caribbean, hot or iced, as an everyday cup.
Consumed globally as 'Sorrel' or 'Karkade'.
A delicious way to consume high levels of Vitamin C and antioxidants.
“In many cultures, serving Hibiscus tea is a sign of hospitality and welcome.”
Can serve as a mild diuretic. Enjoy in moderation.
Cold brew or hot tea.
Ingredients
{Ingredients: 100% Organic Hibiscus sabdarifa, GMO and pesticide free}
Suggested use
These herbs are best made with an infusion. Here is how to make one.
Best served hot or cold - she is deliciously fruity & tart, add a touch of honey for sweetness.
We love her with a slice of bergamot or some rooibos & cinnamon.
Hibiscus is safe for the whole family - kids love it. NOT recommended for pregnant women though - wait till after birth!
Recommended 1 - 2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus per 1 litre of boiling water.
The Wild Nettle method
How to make an infusion
An infusion is not a cup of tea. It is a litre jar, a full cup of dried herb, boiling water, and hours on the counter rather than minutes in a mug — long enough to draw the minerals out of the leaf. It is how every herb on this shelf is meant to be drunk.
What you will need
- A 1-litre glass jar with a lid
- A measuring cup or scoop
- A sieve or cheesecloth
- Boiling water
- A metal spoon
- Your dried herb
- Patience
Warm the jar
Pour a little boiled water in, swirl it around, and tip it out, so the glass is not cold when the full kettle hits it.
Measure the herb
Roughly 28 g — about one cup — of dried herb into the jar. Half a cup is a gentler start if infusions are new to you, and where a herb gives its own measure in its suggested use, as hibiscus does, follow that.
Fill with boiling water
Right to the top. Stir with a metal spoon to chase out the air bubbles, then put the lid on.
Leave it on the counter
Four hours at the least, nine at the most. Setting it up before bed and straining it in the morning is the easiest rhythm to keep.
Strain
Through the sieve or cheesecloth — into a second litre jar if you have one, lid on, and it is ready to pour from.
Drink, or chill
As it is, gently reheated, or straight into the fridge. Once refrigerated, drink it within two days.
Give the rest back
An infusion past its two days makes a good hair rinse, or feed it to your plants. The spent herb goes into the soil or the compost — reciprocity, as Wild Nettle put it.
Consistency is key
Wild Nettle recommend a litre a day. Over time you may notice fewer cravings, steadier energy and a clearer head. Infusions are safe for the whole family — treat them as an iced tea without the calories.
New flavours
The earthy bitterness is the point: bitter tastes wake the digestion and are worth learning to like. Honey or a sprig of mint will soften a cup while you get there.
There are no rules. Enjoy the ritual of it, and learn to listen for which herb your body is asking for, and how much.
Description
Meet our newest ally, and a trusted favourite the world over, Hibiscus (roselle)!
AKA Bissap (West Africa) or Karkadé (Middle East) or Agua de Jamaica (Latin America)
This delicious flower creates the most spectacular bright red infusion that is packed with minerals & vitamins.
Best served hot or cold - she is deliciously fruity & tart, add a touch of honey for sweetness.
We love her with a slice of bergamot or some rooibos & cinnamon.
Hibiscus is safe for the whole family - kids love it. NOT recommended for pregnant women though - wait till after birth!
{Ingredients: 100% Organic Hibiscus sabdarifa, GMO and pesticide free}
300g of hibiscus in a brown refill bag
Recommended 1 - 2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus per 1 litre of boiling water.
About the brand
Wild Nettle
Wild Nettle brings classic herbal apothecary into daily life, with single herbs and loose blends for long, nourishing infusions. Nettle, oat straw, red clover, and hibiscus, chosen for simple, mineral-rich, refill-friendly care.
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