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Hibiscus in NOORIVA
Hibiscus · Hibiscus sabdariffa
The hibiscus used in drinks is not the ornamental garden flower but the dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa — the fleshy red cups that form around the seed pod. They are deeply crimson and intensely tart, closer to cranberry than to a floral taste.
How it tastes in the glass
Hibiscus does two jobs at once. It contributes tartness to the brightness layer, and it contributes colour: the deep red of a hibiscus infusion is water-soluble and needs no dye to appear in a drink.
Because it is naturally high in acidity, hibiscus has to be balanced rather than simply added. Our formulation notes describe using it to prevent harsh tannins and colour drift — meaning it is dosed so the red stays stable rather than turning muddy over shelf life.
Where it fits in the formulation
Hibiscus is most prominent in PEARL SHEEN, where it sits behind white dragon fruit as the tart and colour counterpoint.
Where to taste this note
PEARL SHEEN
Glow Unfiltered
Dragon Fruit + Hibiscus
CHERRY VEIL
Drift Into Glow
Black Cherry + Rose
BERRY BLOOM
3 PM, Still Glowing
Pomegranate + Berry
Questions about Hibiscus
Does hibiscus give the drink its colour?
Hibiscus is a natural water-soluble colour source, so it contributes to the deep red and jewel tones in the range. NOORIVA does not use artificial dyes.
Is hibiscus tea the same thing?
Hibiscus tea is an infusion of the same dried calyces, so the tart, cranberry-like direction is similar — but a tea infusion is steeped in water, whereas here the calyces are used as a formulating botanical inside a blended beverage.
Other botanicals in the range
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