Hibiscus — known as zobo in West Africa, agua de jamaica in Mexico, karkadé in Egypt — is one of the most universally beloved sacred plants on earth. In ancient Egypt it was offered to the gods and drunk by pharaohs. In West African tradition it is used in ceremonies of celebration and healing. In Mexican folk medicine it is a plant of the heart, cooling the blood and opening the spirit. Its deep crimson color is the color of vitality, of life force, of the sacred feminine in full bloom.
Our Hibiscus Berry is a loose leaf organic herbal blend of hibiscus flowers, rosehips, orange peel, rooibos, blueberry, passionfruit, and mango — high body, high sweetness, low astringency. Blueberry and currant notes that are as refreshing as they are alive. Perfect as a cold brew or western style brew for any occasion.
Profile: Low Astringency, High Body, High Sweetness
Brewing: 212°F, 5–10 minutes | 3g per 12oz
Also excellent: Cold brew
Ritual Suggestions
Sacred Feminine Ceremony: Hibiscus is a plant of the divine feminine across multiple traditions. Brew this on a full moon, during a goddess ritual, or any time you want to honor the feminine force within you.
Vitality & Life Force: The deep red of hibiscus is the color of the root chakra — of blood, of earth, of the raw energy of being alive. Drink this when you need to feel fully in your body.
Summer Solstice: Iced hibiscus berry tea is the drink of the longest day — bright, alive, and overflowing with the energy of peak summer.
Pair With
Chakra: Root & Sacral (Muladhara & Svadhisthana) — the life force of the earth, the vitality of the sacred feminine, and the joy of being fully alive.
Garnet — the deep red of hibiscus made stone; passion, vitality, and life force
Carnelian — the fire of the sacral chakra; creativity, pleasure, and aliveness
Ruby — the blood of the earth; courage, passion, and the sacred feminine in full power
The earth bleeds red so you can bloom. Drink deeply.
