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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Dried Jamaica is available year round.
Description/Taste
Jamaica are dried Hibiscus flowers that have a deep red to magenta color. The Jamaica has several names around the world including Bissap in West Africa, Gongura in India and Brazil, Karkade in Egypt and flor de Jamaica in Mexico. Jamaica is sometimes called the “other cranberry” and offers a sweet and refreshing floral taste. When it is brewed into a tea, Jamaica can have a slightly tart or sour flavor.
Nutritional Value
Jamaica is rich in vitamin C and has many medicinal properties. It is known to aid in digestion, boost the immune system and is a natural diuretic.
Applications
Jamaica is most commonly brewed as tea and served either cold or hot.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Maria del Oroso, a Filipino author wrote of this exotic fruit and included it in several recipes for cakes, beverages, sauces and omelets. In the West Indies, it is preferred made into a refreshing beverage as well as jams and jellies.
Geography/History
Thought to have originated in southern China, the genus Hibiscus sabdariffa includes the cultivars grown for culinary purposes. The Hibiscus is an ornamental plant that is best cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Jamaica, dried Hibiscus has been used since ancient times and was commonly consumed in ancient Egypt. This drink was the favorite drink among royalty and the Pharaohs. This tea has grown in popularity throughout the world especially in South America, the Caribbean and Middle East. The Hibiscus flower was spread to Europe in the 1700’s and then to the United States in the 1800’s.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Burlap Bar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-382-5154 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
