Jamaican Sorrel LIVE PLANT -Roselle, Florida Cranberry

Hibiscus- Roselle, Jamaican Sorrel, Florida Cranberry (Hibiscus sabdariffa

What Is Jamaican Sorrel?

Discover the Jamaican Sorrel - a festive holiday drink from the West Indies, made with the dried red sepals and calyx of the tropical West African plant, Hibiscus sabdariffa. It can also be used to make cordials, punches, jams, and teas.
Organic Hibiscus Tea, made from the crimson flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa, is rich in nutrients and may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart problems and kidney failure. It also has a fruity, tangy flavor similar to cranberry and can be enjoyed hot or chilled.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa common names include;

• Jamaican Sorrel,

• Florida Cranberry,

• Indian Roselle,

• Hibiscus Roselle,

• Red Sorrel

Jamaican sorrel, or hibiscus blossoms, is a popular ingredient in South-Central Indian cuisine for its tart flavor. Traditionally steeped in hot or cold water, the tea has a refreshing ruby color and tangy taste similar to cranberry or pomegranate.(Jamaican hibiscus flower beverage)
Sorrel punch is a traditional Christmas beverage in the Caribbean. Dried hibiscus flowers  known as sorrel in Jamaica and not to be confused with the pungent green — can be found in most Caribbean or Latin markets. In Latin markets hibiscus flowers are known as Jamaica, and so is the beverage. In West Africa the flowers are known as roselle or bissap and in Nigeria the drink is called zobo.

Makes about 1 1/2 quarts
INGREDIENTS
Dried hibiscus flowers (sorrel) -- 2 cups
Gingerroot, minced -- 1/4 cup
Boiling water -- 8 cups
Sugar -- 1 to 1 1/4 cups

METHOD
Place hibiscus flowers and ginger in a large bowl and pour in the boiling water. Cover and let steep for several hours at room temperature.
Strain into a large pitcher and stir in sugar to taste. Serve well chilled.

SORREL PUNCH VARIATIONS
Add a few allspice berries or a stick of cinnamon the the steeping hibiscus and ginger if you like.
Use only 4 cups boiling water to steep. Add 4 cups of seltzer water after straining and chilling for a bubbly beverage.
Mix with a shot of rum and a garnish of lime for a nice cocktail.

 Roselle prefers well-draining fertile soil. Overly rich soil or extra fertilization leads to a very large plant with fewer calyces. A sunny spot is best for growing roselle successfully. In the low-desert of Arizona, some afternoon shade is fine.

 Roselle hibiscus prefers humid, warm conditions and does not tolerate frost. It is grown as a short-lived perennial in zones 10 and 11, and as an annual in cooler zones.