What type of Hibiscus plant is used to make tea?

We had hibiscus tea in Sudan . It is called" karkadeh". It is dark red/purple. I would like to make this tea from the flowers.

What type of Hibiscus plant is used to make tea?
Karkade (pronounced "KAR-kah-day") is a sweet tea Karkade is the Arabic word for the roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa).


Karkade is a tart, bright-red hibiscus beverage that can be served hot or chilled with ice. It is very popular in some parts of the Middle East (especially North Africa). This drink is said to have been consumed in ancient Egypt and was reputedly a preferred drink of pharaohs. In Egypt and Sudan, wedding celebrations are traditionally toasted with a glass of hibiscus tea. On a typical street in downtown Cairo, one can find many vendors and open-air cafés selling the drink to both the local crowd and curious tourists.
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Karkade is made from the dried petals of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), this tart bright red drink can be served either hot or cold. It is said to lower blood pressure.





It's very simple to make: 1 cup karkadeh (Hibiscus Flower Petals) and water and sugar.





* In a jug, pour boiling water.


* Add karkadeh and sugar.


* Stir till sugar dissolves.


* Leave for a couple of hours till water becomes dark red.


* Drain karkadeh in a fine hole sieve to leave out karkadeh leaves.


* Cool in refrigerator until serving, or serve hot.





http://egyptian-cuisine-recipes.com/reci...





More information on wikipedia.