Juneteenth celebrations are marked by bright red velvet cakes, vibrant watermelon salads, and crimson hibiscus teas. But why is the color red so significant?

Shades of red: When hibiscus is steeped, the liquid turns a rich cranberry hue. "The color is so vibrant that it's really eye ...

What makes hibiscus tea so good for our health. Red hibiscus tea is rich in antioxidants. These plant compounds help counteract cellular damage known as oxidative stress to keep us youthful.

Celebrity Chef Carla Hall’s hibiscus ginger sweet tea soda isn’t merely a creative beverage for Juneteenth celebrations, it’s also an important homage to the African diaspora. The unique ...

I made a hibiscus juice recipe the University of the Virgin Islands published in 1978. Culinary historian Adrian Miller told Insider why the color red is significant on Juneteenth.

From West African red-colored teas made with hibiscus petals and kola nuts to Big Red Soda, Adrian Miller dives into the long, rich history of red drink. By Adrian Miller Updated on June 8, 2025 ...

Hibiscus contains anthocyanins, which are pigments that give the flowers their vibrant red color. It also has flavonoids , phenolic acids, and organic acids. Many of these compounds act as ...

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She incorporates hibiscus – which infuses food with a deep red color – into her meats, salads and rice dishes. She also makes a hibiscus ginger sweet tea soda.