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Davidson's Organic Hibiscus Flower Loose Leaf

Deep ruby in under a minute. Tart. Stains the porcelain.

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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

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