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Hibiscus petals are commonly used as a base for herbal and fruit infusions. When blended with rosehips and various other dried fruits the resulting drink is lively and fruity. Hibiscus has high quantities of Vitamin C and A making it a healthy choice. If you are using hibiscus petals in a tea and you intend to add milk to the tea, keep the ratio of hibiscus to tea low as hibiscus will curdle milk. If tea shops want to create their own signature blends, hibiscus can make your blend distinctive and individual. Hibiscus is sometimes called Karkade or Jamaican tea.