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Habanero Powder, Pure is originally from the Amazon. This adorable and orange chile pepper has traveled abroad throughout the Americas and Caribbean. At each location it has endeared itself to those who fancy themselves scholars of the almighty Scoville scale. The habanero, however, isn’t just adored for its temper alone. It possesses an intense citrusy flavor not found in many other chile peppers. Dried, the aroma of oranges and tangerines rise up. However, so does the heat. We prefer pure habanero powder in rubs and added to peach and raspberry jams.

Hibiscus Powder is a bright Persian pink powder. It’s a caffeine free, instant tea. It is obtained from hibiscus flower which also goes by the name jamaica, sorrel, chai torsh, bissap, and many others. From Iran to Mexico to Tobago this crimson blossom has a serious fan following. Hibiscus flowers are a sort of miracle plant. The leaves are used to make healing compounds. The seeds have diuretic properties. The fibrous stems are used to make burlap, and the sepals which is the fleshy part that holds the flower are used for food coloring and for tisanes. The flavor of hibiscus is very cranberry-like with an added floral quality to it. Often citrus juice or other fruit juices are added, sometimes black tea, and almost always a sweetener is stirred in to offset the tartness.