In Asia
In Thailand, roselle is drunk as a tea, believed to also reduce cholesterol. It can also be made into a wine, especially if combined with Chinese tea leaves, in the ratio of 4:1 by weight (1/5 Chinese tea). It is also drunk cold and sugared. The beverage is popular in Malaysia and Indonesia as well.
In China, candied flower petals are occasionally available. In Mandarin Chinese, it is called luòshénhuā (洛神花).
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