Dried Sorrel Flowers 100g | Caribbean Hibiscus Drink — Buy Australia

Jamaica’s Christmas in a Cup — Dried Sorrel for Authentic Caribbean Sorrel Drink

In Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean, sorrel is not a herb — it’s a drink, and it’s one of the most culturally significant beverages in the region. Made from dried hibiscus calyces (the deep red flower petals), steeped with ginger, cloves, and cinnamon, then sweetened and served over ice (or spiked with rum), sorrel is the definitive Caribbean Christmas drink. These 100g dried sorrel flowers are all you need to make the real thing at home in Australia.

Key Facts

• Also known as: Hibiscus (international), Roselle, Flor de Jamaica (Spanish)
• Botanical name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Weight: 100g dried flowers
• Colour: Deep crimson — produces a brilliantly red drink
• Flavour: Tart, floral, cranberry-like with natural sweetness
• Dietary: Vegan, caffeine-free, naturally sugar-free
• Best Uses: Sorrel drink (hot or cold), hibiscus tea, cocktails, mocktails, syrups, jams
• Cultural significance: Jamaican Christmas tradition
• Shipped from: Sydney, Australia

Sorrel — The Caribbean’s Most Iconic Seasonal Drink

Every year in November and December, Caribbean households across the world begin the ritual of making sorrel. The dried flowers are steeped overnight in boiling water with fresh ginger, whole cloves, and cinnamon — the kitchen fills with a deep crimson fragrance that signals the Christmas season has arrived. The resulting liquid is strained, sweetened, and chilled — and often fortified with white rum for the adults.

The drink is simultaneously tart and floral, intensely coloured, and deeply refreshing. It’s served at Christmas parties, family gatherings, and celebrations throughout the Caribbean diaspora worldwide. For Jamaican and Caribbean families in Australia, being able to make proper sorrel from dried flowers — rather than from a bottle — is a significant connection to home and tradition.

Beyond the traditional drink, dried sorrel/hibiscus flowers are prized globally for their health properties: high in antioxidants, Vitamin C, and anthocyanins (the compounds that give the flower its deep red colour). The same flower is sold in health food stores as “hibiscus tea” — often at a much higher price per gram than this product.

How to Make Traditional Caribbean Sorrel

1. Place 100g dried sorrel flowers in a large pot or heatproof jug.
2. Add 1L boiling water, 2 tsp fresh grated ginger, 6 whole cloves, and 1 cinnamon stick.
3. Cover and steep for 8 hours or overnight at room temperature.
4. Strain out the flowers and spices.
5. Sweeten with sugar or cane syrup to taste.
6. Refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with a slice of lime.
7. Optional: Add 1–2 shots of white rum or dark rum per glass for the traditional adult version.

Other Uses

• Hibiscus iced tea: Lighter steep (30 minutes) for a refreshing daily drink
• Sorrel syrup: Reduce the steeped liquid with sugar for a cocktail syrup base
• Sorrel mocktail: Mix with sparkling water, lime, and ginger beer for a non-alcoholic celebration drink
• Pairs beautifully with our Pure Hibiscus Tea for a lighter everyday hibiscus option

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