You will always love the unforgettable taste of roselle drink in the tiring hot day. It gives you so much energy. Once you try, you will feel grateful and amazed by the drink!
Roselle is very beneficial for human health such as helping to protect and keeping cells healthy, maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage, helping with wound healing. Roselle also builds strong bones and teeth, controlling body fluids inside and outside cells, and helping to turn the food that you eat into energy. Roselle is rich in anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, source of vitamins C and minerals.
Roselle is a type of hibiscus plant. It is commonly grown in tropical regions of the world, especially in Caribbean, India and southeast Asia. It grows best in a fertile, loamy soil that is moisture retentive and drains well. The plant also does best in soil rich in organic matter.
If the soil is too clayey or doesn’t to drain well it will need to be amended with compost and some sand. Start roselle from seed in April or in late August in well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight. They take four to six months to mature.
In Khmer, it is called Mju L’morm or Mju Prek (ម្ជូរល្មម or ម្ជូរព្រឹក). Recently, some farmers in Cambodia grow them to serve the local market. Many people are surprised and interested in the marvelous taste of roselle tea and drink.
With Oja Dried Roselle, you can add 2 pieces of dried roselle to hot water (a cup of tea: 150ml.) to make a great infusion tea. And if you would love to try the drink, Oja honey is recommended to add up to your preference. But if you are a vegan, or if you don’t serve honey, you still can try roselle tea with sugar. I bet you will love its taste!