Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Herbal
Brew temp
212°F
Steep time
5-7 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Whole dried hibiscus calyces. Steep them and the water turns deep ruby in under a minute — tart, cranberry-bright, no caffeine. Iced, it replaces juice. Hot, it replaces the after-dinner wine. Either way, it stains.
Deep ruby in under a minute. Tart. Stains the porcelain. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: iced tea, caffeine-free, after dinner
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Herbal
- Caffeine: none
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · iced tea
- · caffeine-free
- · after dinner
- · tart palette
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Davidson's Organic Hibiscus Flower Loose Leaf worth it? +
Whole dried hibiscus calyces. Steep them and the water turns deep ruby in under a minute — tart, cranberry-bright, no caffeine. Iced, it replaces juice. Hot, it replaces the after-dinner wine. Either way, it stains. We keep it in the lineup for iced tea and caffeine-free.
How much caffeine is in Davidson's Organic Hibiscus Flower Loose Leaf? +
It sits in the none range, which is typical for herbal tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 5-7 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Davidson's Organic Hibiscus Flower Loose Leaf need? +
Brew at 212°F for 5-7 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Davidson's Organic Hibiscus Flower Loose Leaf? +
Through the Amazon link on this page. Buying via our link costs you nothing extra and keeps xxxtea's reviews independent.
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