Tropical Sun 100% Natural Dry Sorrel Dried Hibiscus Flowers (100g)

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Calcium and oxalate can also bind together. This may contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones, which are hard mineral deposits in the kidneys that can cause symptoms like pain, nausea, and vomiting ( 19). Yes, hibiscus and sorrel are the same and refer to the hibiscus sabdariffa flower. What is Sorrel Used For? The longer, the better! This year I let my sorrel sit and steep for 3 days, but last year I left it for 5. You wanna give it time to soak in all of that flavour. It’s also high in fiber, which can promote regularity, increase feelings of fullness, and help stabilize blood sugar levels ( 4). Get discounted copies of my cookbook here. Also please leave a star rating ;-) Need some encouragement on your Healthier Steps journey?

Ginger– With pungent spiciness and a hint of sweetness, ginger also adds a whole layer of flavor to sweet drinks and dishes. Broad-leaved sorrel or common sorrel( Rumex acetosa) – a British native forming a clump of long leaves that have an astringent taste. Use baby leaves in salads or cook like spinach Nowadays, there have been new varieties introduced in the region that allows for production year-round, but that hasn’t broken sorrel’s grip on the Christmas season. sorrel plant flower Culturally Christmasy When the sepals or calyx of the flower are combined with boiling hot water, it releases its beautiful deep red colour and can be combined with different flavours and sweeteners to create a delicious spiced-up beverage! Ingredients in Sorrel DrinkWater —the base of our drink. The amount of water you use depends on how big your pot is and how much sorrel you wanna make. I used a 7.3-quart dutch oven so I used about 20 cups of water. THANK YOU for all of your support, for visiting my blog, commenting, and sharing my recipes with your friends and family. I am SO thankful for you!

These red bulbs have many names! Sorrel is a common name, but it is also sometimes referred to as Jamaican sorrel, Caribbean sorrel, or red sorrel. Stopps G, White S, Clements D, Upadhyaya M. The biology of Canadian weeds. 149. Rumex acetosella L. Can J Plant Sci. 2011;91(6):1037-52. doi:10.4141/cjps2011-042Fresh Ginger– similar to above, try to find ginger imported from the Caribbean, pounded using a mallet if possible. Jeong D, Irfan M, Lee DH, Hong SB, Oh JW, Rhee MH. Rumex acetosa modulates platelet function and inhibits thrombus formation in rats. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020;20(1):98. View abstract.

Add a fresh mintiness. Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the mixture during the steeping process. The mint complements the tartness of the sorrel and adds a refreshing herbal touch. For many Caribbean folks, Christmas time isn’t complete without Sorrel Tea. This hibiscus flower tea gets its all-natural, vibrant red hue from the sorrel plant. It’s a feel-good, spiced tea that’s brewed with the warming goodness of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and cardamom. You’ll also love the citrus notes and ginger-rich zing that steeps with this sweet/tart, refreshing drink! One glass just isn’t enough! You can definitely make this drink a day or two ahead. Just keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve – it’s that simple! Serving and StorageAhn JH, Kim J, Rehman NU, Kim HJ, Ahn MJ, Chung HJ. Effect of Rumex Acetosa Extract, a Herbal Drug, on the Absorption of Fexofenadine. Pharmaceutics. 2020;12(6):E547. View abstract. Let’s look at the health benefits found in sorrel that make it such a wonderful addition to your diet. May Be Rich in Fiber This Jamaican Sorrel Drink is the staple Christmas beverage in all Jamaican households! But Jamaican or not, EVERYONE needs to try this beautiful, refreshing, flavourful and super easy drink! Easily customizable, you can adjust the quantities of the recipe AND I provided both a boozy adult version and a non-alcoholic kid-friendly version! If you are serving this to children, you may want to add little to no rum at all. Serving & Storing Strain the sorrel mixture with a fine mesh strainer and discard the sorrel, ginger, and allspice berries. Sweeten with sugar, to taste and add in rum and/or wine. 3. Serve