The brightly colored blooms are typically dried for use in making teas and oils. Have you ever wondered how to brew hibiscus flower tea? Simply boil the dried red hibiscus flowers, take off the flame, cover and let steep for 15 minutes.

Or how about how to use dry hibiscus flower for hair? It's also easy, grind 3-4 tablespoons of hibiscus flower, combine with 8 tablespoons of yogurt and massage the mixture into your hair. Leave in place for 20-30 minutes, wash with shampoo and you are done.

When looking at options for where to buy bulk dried hibiscus flower, it has more uses beyond teas and hair oils. You can sprinkle the dried flowers into soups or mix into bread doughs. Many use dried hibiscus flowers to decorate table settings and even make hibiscus flower powder at home.