Product Overview

For tea producers, beverage manufacturers, herbal processors, and ingredient distributors seeking a botanical ingredient with strong color and flavor contribution, dried hibiscus flowers provide a versatile raw material for infusion, extraction, blending, and further processing. The dried material consists of curled, brittle flower calyces and petal-like pieces in deep red, crimson, and burgundy tones with naturally irregular shapes and a dry fibrous texture. When steeped in hot or cold water, hibiscus releases a vivid ruby-red infusion with a distinctly tart, cranberry-like flavor and light floral notes. This format is particularly suited to herbal teas, iced beverages, syrups, jams, confectionery, botanical blends, extracts, and natural coloring applications. Whole dried flowers can be used directly or milled into smaller cuts depending on production requirements. For B2B buyers, hibiscus offers strong visual impact, concentrated sensory character, good dry-storage stability, efficient bulk handling, and broad application across beverage, food, herbal, and specialty ingredient programs.

Key Features

1. Deep Crimson Color — Dried calyces provide a strong red-to-burgundy appearance and produce a vivid ruby-colored infusion.
2. Tart Fruity Flavor — Characteristic sharp, cranberry-like taste works well in teas, beverages, syrups, and blended formulations.
3. Whole Dried Flower Format — Supplied as irregular calyx and petal pieces suitable for steeping, extraction, or further milling.
4. Strong Infusion Performance — Releases both color and flavor efficiently in hot or cold beverage applications.
5. Botanical Versatility — Suitable for tea blends, beverage concentrates, syrups, confectionery, extracts, and specialty foods.
6. Low-Moisture Texture — Properly dried material is lightweight, brittle, and convenient for storage and processing.
7. Bulk Storage Friendly — Dry flower format supports efficient warehousing when protected from moisture and direct light.
8. Wholesale Supply Ready — Suitable for lined sacks, food-grade bags, cartons, or buyer-specific bulk packaging.

Specifications

1. Product Type: Dried Hibiscus Flowers
2. Botanical Source: Hibiscus sabdariffa
3. Form: Whole and broken dried calyces / flower pieces
4. Color: Deep crimson to burgundy red
5. Processing Method: Cleaned and dried
6. Moisture Content: Approx. 8-12%
7. Flavor Profile: Tart, fruity, lightly floral
8. Cut Size: Whole or broken pieces, typically approx. 5-30 mm
9. Packaging: Food-grade lined bag, kraft sack, or export carton
10. Bulk Pack Weight: Typically 10-25 kg, depending on buyer requirement
11. Shelf Life: Approx. 18-24 months under suitable dry storage
12. Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture, strong odors, heat, and direct sunlight