Dried Hibiscus can be used to flavor and naturally color beverages, main dishes, sauces, and desserts. The dried sepals can be steeped in boiling water to make a tea, or they can be incorporated into sparkling water, juices, and cocktails for an added sweet-tart flavor. The steeped liquid can also be poured into popsicle molds or ice cube trays and frozen, infused into vinaigrettes, or used to make tangy jello. In addition to beverages, Dried Hibiscus is traditionally utilized to color desserts such as cookies, flan, cakes, and tarts. It can also be cooked into jams and jellies, infused into icings, incorporated into sauces, syrups, and salsa, or used in savory dishes such as enchiladas and roasted meats. Dried Hibiscus pairs well with meats such as lamb, duck, and venison, ginger, rhubarb, spices such as cinnamon, anise, and nutmeg, agave, honey, and fruits such as pineapple, pear, and citrus. Dried Hibiscus will keep for two years when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place away from direct sunlight.
