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rockpile1369 said:Sorry to revive this thread but i think it's most pertinent to my question.

. Are all varieties of hibiscus suitable for teas? Grandiflora, rose of Sharon, etc?

Thanks for your help.

Apparently any of the Hibiscus flowers can be used for tea.

I came across this recipe calling for the flowers, either dried or fresh.

A tea recipe for Hibiscus tea...
4 cups water
3 Tbsp dried or 4-5 Tbsp fresh Hibiscus flowers
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tbsp raw sugar
juice of 1 orange
Boil water and pour over hibiscus and sinnamon stick.
Steep for 20 minutes. Strain out Hibiscus and cinnamon stick.
Add sugar and orange.
Serve hot or iced.