Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Herbal
Brew temp
212°F
Steep time
6 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Rishi's hibiscus berry blend opens crimson and tart before the berry body pulls it sweet. Steep it six full minutes, loose, in a basket, nothing rushed. It cools to a jewel-toned red that holds its color all the way to the bottom of the cup. The flavor lingers. That's what good hibiscus does.
Tart-forward hibiscus that holds its color all the way down. 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, fruity
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Herbal
- Caffeine: none
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · iced tea
- · caffeine-free
- · fruity
- · afternoon
Brew it
212°F. 6 min. Then let go.
- 01Bring the water to a full boil: 212°F / 100°C.
- 02Dose 1–2 tsp / 8oz. Give the leaf room in an infuser or basket.
- 03Steep 6 min.
- 04Strain everything. Leaf left in the cup keeps going.
- Ratio, water and re-steeps in depth: how to brew herbal.
Style
Steep
6:00
Ready.
- Water
- 212°F / 100°C
- Leaf
- 1–2 tsp / 8oz
6 min at 212°F, then lift.
On the shelf
Side by side.
The closest herbal picks we've reviewed, with the numbers from each review.
- Rishi Tea Organic Hibiscus Berry (Loose Leaf Herbal)Loose leaf · none caffeine · 212°F · 6 min · Mid · this review
- Frontier Co-op Organic German Chamomile FlowersLoose leaf · none caffeine · 212°F · 5 min · Mid
- Davidson's Organic Hibiscus Flower Loose LeafLoose leaf · none caffeine · 212°F · 5-7 min · Budget
- Yogi Bedtime Herbal TeaPaper bags · none caffeine · 212°F · 7 min · Budget
- Twinings Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea (100 ct)Paper bags · none caffeine · 212°F · 4-5 min · Budget
- Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Herbal TeaPaper bags · none caffeine · 212°F · 6 min · Budget
| Tea | Form | Caffeine | Water | Steep | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishi Tea Organic Hibiscus Berry (Loose Leaf Herbal)This review | Loose leaf | none | 212°F | 6 min | Mid |
| Frontier Co-op Organic German Chamomile Flowers | Loose leaf | none | 212°F | 5 min | Mid |
| Davidson's Organic Hibiscus Flower Loose Leaf | Loose leaf | none | 212°F | 5-7 min | Budget |
| Yogi Bedtime Herbal Tea | Paper bags | none | 212°F | 7 min | Budget |
| Twinings Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea (100 ct) | Paper bags | none | 212°F | 4-5 min | Budget |
| Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Herbal Tea | Paper bags | none | 212°F | 6 min | Budget |
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Rishi Tea Organic Hibiscus Berry (Loose Leaf Herbal) worth it?+
Rishi's hibiscus berry blend opens crimson and tart before the berry body pulls it sweet. Steep it six full minutes, loose, in a basket, nothing rushed. It cools to a jewel-toned red that holds its color all the way to the bottom of the cup. The flavor lingers. That's what good hibiscus does. We keep it in the lineup for iced tea and caffeine-free.
How much caffeine is in Rishi Tea Organic Hibiscus Berry (Loose Leaf Herbal)?+
It sits in the none range, which is typical for herbal tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 6 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Rishi Tea Organic Hibiscus Berry (Loose Leaf Herbal) need?+
Brew at 212°F for 6 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
What is similar to Rishi Tea Organic Hibiscus Berry (Loose Leaf Herbal)?+
Closest on our shelf is Frontier Co-op Organic German Chamomile Flowers. Whole flower heads. Not dust. Soft yellow, apple-noted, dramatic upgrade. After that, Davidson's Organic Hibiscus Flower Loose Leaf. Deep ruby in under a minute. Tart. Stains the porcelain. The shelf table on this page lines them up.
Where can you buy the Rishi Tea Organic Hibiscus Berry (Loose Leaf Herbal)?+
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