Red. Fruity. Tart.
Hibiscus brings colour and character to your infusion.
100% hibiscusDirect from EcuadorFruity and gently tartCreate your own tea blendsAmazonian Hibiscus at a glance
| Ingredients | 100% Amazonian hibiscus |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ecuador · chakra forest gardens |
| Flavour | Fruity and tart |
| Preparation | Brew as an infusion or blend with teas such as PURE |
| Format | Dried hibiscus |
| Cost per serving · example | €0.27 EUR |
100 g ÷ 2.5 g = 40 servings. This is an example serving size; how much you use depends on your preparation.
Hibiscus from Ecuador
Flor de Jamaica
Our hibiscus flowers come from smallholder farmers in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. GUYA works exclusively with smallholder farmers who grow their crops in so-called chakras (permaculture gardens) or chakra plots (mixed-cropping systems).
Health properties
Effects of hibiscus
Fruity, tangy and naturally caffeine-free
AMAZONIAN HIBISCUS turns water into an intensely red, fruity, tart infusion. Hibiscus on its own contains no caffeine. That makes it a versatile base for your tea, including when you’re consciously looking for an alternative to caffeinated drinks.
What the red colour tells you
Hibiscus’s characteristic plant pigments are called anthocyanins and belong to the polyphenols. They create the colour in your glass. The plant’s natural acids also contribute to its flavour and intensity. Hibiscus therefore has a very different plant profile from Guayusa.
Your fruity tea moment
Enjoy hibiscus hot or chilled over ice. Try it without sugar first and adjust the amount to get the level of tartness you like. Orange makes it fruitier; ginger adds spice. If you add Guayusa, your caffeine-free base becomes a caffeinated blend.
Recipes and ideas
Preparation
- 1. Measure
Add 1–2 teaspoons of tea to the infuser for 400 ml of water.
- 2. Brew
Pour boiling water directly into the infuser.
- 3. Steep & enjoy
Steep for 5–15 minutes, then strain.
Our hibiscus tea is simple to prepare.
The steeping time depends on how strong you want the flavour. After 5 minutes, it already has a deep red colour; after 10–15 minutes, the flavour becomes very intense. 1–2 tsp per 400 ml glass is enough.
It also tastes great blended with other teas, such as GUYA PURE, orange tea, ginger tea and ishpingo tea.
Preparation and serving ideas
Does Amazonian Hibiscus fit your day?
Hot or over ice.
Enjoy the brewed infusion warm or chilled.
Your own blend.
Combine hibiscus with PURE or orange.
The story behind your GUYA
Get to know AMAZONIAN HIBISCUS
Harvesting hibiscus in Ecuador for two new blends – Flor de Jamaica
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Our Amazonian Hibiscus consists of pure, dried and finely chopped hibiscus fruits from the Amazon rainforest. This species of hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also called Flor de Jamaica, has a sweeter taste than the variant known in Europe.
Grown in the permaculture forest gardens of the Kichwa indigenous people in Ecuador, it supports the preservation of rainforest biodiversity.
The hibiscus flowers and their fruits are ideal for creating your own tea blends and adding flavour to GUYA PURE. Hibiscus also pairs beautifully with ginger and ishpingo.
GUYA now also offers this ingredient as a single product, without Guayusa to support the farmers in Ecuador by sourcing a wider range of their products and to give you the opportunity to enjoy high-quality ingredients.
GUYA’s philosophy is to promote biodiversity. Join us in this effort and explore the flavours of the Amazon rainforest!
You can be sure that we’re more than just resellers of ingredients. On our YouTube channel you’ll find short documentaries and vlogs featuring our farmers in Ecuador. GUYA founder Sebastian gives you a transparent look at how we work together and how your Guayusa is produced.
NOTE: The best-before date for this product is approaching: 10.26. The best-before date is not a use-by date: it describes the period during which the full quality of an unopened pack stored correctly must be guaranteed by law. The packaging protects against light, moisture and odours, helping preserve aroma, nutrients and quality. That is why our products can maintain the same quality for at least two years beyond the best-before date.
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Der beste Hibiskustee, den ich je hatte! Solo oder auch gemischt z.B. mit Guya u.a. Tees. Aromatisch und schön in der Farbe. Warm oder kalt, einfach Spitze im Geschmack!
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als Blutdrucksenker ein willkommenes Getränk in den Abendstunden, mit Honig gesüßt schmeckt es herrlich fruchtig und verhilft zu erholsamen Schlaf
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Ich bin total überrascht über diesen so leckeren Tee, er ist sehr fruchtig und wohlschmeckend. Ich mische ihn sehr gerne mit Pure und mache mir sehr gerne noch Ginger dazu. Einfach köstlich, danke für diese neuen Sorten Sebastian
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Bester Hibiskus den ich kenne. Wird nachgekauft
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Ich bin begeistert, so eine feine milde, nicht dieses saure was ich bisher von Hibiskus kenne. Ich trinke ihn pur oder mache noch ein paar Blüten zusätzlich zum Guya Jamaica Jumpstart