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Old 08-29-2005, 10:16 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Amazing gallery of kinds of Hibiscus

But you can order dried flowers of Hibiscus, and in that case, use only 8 oz of dried hibiscus flowers.

Here's some of the online sources:
http://www.oldtimeherbs.com
https://www.surfasonline.com/products/31499.cfm

If you use dried hibiscus, it would be interesting to add 4 oz of dried elderberries also, and make sure to pour boiling water over the dried hibiscus and dried elderberries, about 1 quart and steep for 4 hours at least. Also double the amount of yeast nutrient and add 1 tsp magnesium sulfate.

About my wines: I don't want to see my fruits wasted so the excess becomes wine. With 275 kinds of fruiting plants, I managed to make 48 kinds of wine last year that are mainly from my excess production. I also have a very good recipe for coffee wine that rivals Kahlua minus the very sweet part.

Been making wine for about 30 years todate.

Joe
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