Hi is a blend of dried hibiscus flowers with highly nutritional dried fruits, offering six unique blends. Formulated in the UK and blended in Germany, Hi is a bespoke infusion offering that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Sourced from high quality ingredients and blended to exacting standards, our range of infusions are both healthy and bursting with flavor. Additionally, we also offer our customers customized product concepts which we can realise and develop. Hi pursues a focused approach on an international platform, aiming for organic growth and territorial expansion with the right partners.
Hibiscus sabdariffa is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows to 6 feet or more, stems are glabrous; lower leaves are ovate with the upper leaves being 3-5 palmately lobed. The flowers are axillary or in terminal racemes, the petals are white with a reddish center at the base of the staminal column, the calyx enlargens at maturity and the fruit is fleshy and bright red. It is known as roselle (English), lâ??oiselle (French), jamaica (Spanish), karkade (Arabic), bissap (Wolof) and d�¢ (Bambara) among other names. The calyces are used to make cold and hot beverages in many of the worldâ??s tropical and subtropical countries. In China the seeds are used for their oil and the plant is used for medicinal properties. The leaves and powdered seeds are eaten in West Africa. White-Yellow colour. A well balanced, tart and astringent flavor. Some cranberry notes as well as a slight drying effect. Not excessively tart, acidic or bitter. Should be free of off-flavours and other undesirable spice/botanical notes.
Hibiscus sabdariffa is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows to 6 feet or more, stems are glabrous; lower leaves are ovate with the upper leaves being 3-5 palmately lobed. The flowers are axillary or in terminal racemes, the petals are white with a reddish center at the base of the staminal column, the calyx enlargens at maturity and the fruit is fleshy and bright red. It is known as roselle (English), lâ??oiselle (French), jamaica (Spanish), karkade (Arabic), bissap (Wolof) and d�¢ (Bambara) among other names. The calyces are used to make cold and hot beverages in many of the worldâ??s tropical and subtropical countries. In China the seeds are used for their oil and the plant is used for medicinal properties. The leaves and powdered seeds are eaten in West Africa. White Yellow color. A well balanced, tart and astringent flavor. Some cranberry notes as well as a slight drying effect. Not excessively tart, acidic or bitter. Should be free of off-flavors and other undesirable spice/botanical notes.
