1.   From vegetarian restaurants to the Cafe at the Four Seasons, ruby red hibiscus tea is a local star.

2.   Nancy chose the hibiscus tea, which has a deep red color and a floral flavor that is a perfect match for the cherries.

3.   One cup steeped in two quarts of hot water makes eight cups of hibiscus tea.

4.   The company has sold Sudanese hibiscus mint tea for five years to stores such as Whole Foods and Central Market in Austin and San Antonio.

5.   We came up with a combination of not-quite-poached cherries infused with hibiscus tea and paired with a red wine granita.