A sunny, citrus tisane with summer fruits. Orange, grapefruit and lemon add zest and apple, papaya and carrot add natural sweetness without sugar. Roselle/hibiscus gives a ruby tang; chrysanthemum gives a crisp floral finish. Each cup produces a golden, sunset-colored liquor with rosy blush and citrus notes. Totally caffeine-free and great for all day sipping - hot, iced or cold-and great as a spritzer base. pesticide free Germany Ingredients Apple papaya Roselle Sweet orange lemon carrot grapefruit chrysanthemum Health benefits Support against oxidative stress with citrus flavonoids such as hesperidin, roselleanthocyanins and polyphenols of apple and chrystal. Citrus, papaya & carrot for vitamin C & carotenoids - sip more fluids with this vitamin-rich hydration. Support for digestion - citrus peel & roselle may be cleansing after meals & chrysanthemum is a cool, soothing herb. Everyday wellness - light, uplifting without caffeine. Taste profile Lively citrus front - orange, lemon, grapefruit - ruby-red tangy snap - from roselle. Fruity apple and papaya give a natural sweetness, carrot gives a earthy undertone and chrystallhemum gives a floral finish. Brewing Hot brew: 1-2 tsp (3-5 g) in 250 ml. Use fresh boiled water (95-100degC). Soak for 5-7 minutes then strain.Iced brew: 8-10 g/500 ml hot water 8-10 minutes steep, strain over ice.Cold brew: 10-12 g per 1 L cold water, cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, strain. Adapt strength to taste. Cautionary CYP3A4 may interact with grapefruit via pharmacokinetics (eg: some statins, calcium-channel blockers, some immunosuppressants and psych meds). Preventive medicine use: check with a healthcare professional if you take prescription medication. Roselle/hibiscus: This herb mildly lowers blood pressure and changes blood sugar - monitor if you take antihypertensive or diabetes medicines. Reflux / sensitive stomach - citrus / roselle acidity can worsen heartburn - brew milder if symptomatic; avoid. Symptoms - chrysanthemum is in Asteraceae (daisy) family; avoid if you react to ragweed/daisy-family plants. Citrus, papaya (latex cross-reactivity) and carrot also induce oral-allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals. If any reaction occurs, stop using. Pregnancy/breastfeeding - mostly food-like, but hibiscus is cautioned; seek personalised advice before regular use.
