Hibiscus Flower

Dried hibiscus flower is used in the production of hibiscus tea. The tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea from a special type of hibiscus, called Roselle; the scientific name is Hibiscus sabdarifa. Hibiscus grows nearly in every part of the country, all-year-round, but it can be sourced in states like Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Gombe, Bauchi and Borno, which cultivate it in large quantities. It takes only three to four months to cultivate and is majorly harvested around September and October, depending on the area. Nigeria’s hibiscus flower comes in different varieties. They are Talata Kenya; Gugungu; Bulcara (Red and Black); Pataskum and Katsina Flower.