Hibiscus Flower

What part of the hibiscus flower do I use to make tea?

I picked off a few hibiscus blossoms off a bush in my yard to dry them out and make tea. On hibiscus tea recipes, it says to us the calyx of the plant. That is what is confusing me. Do I just use the calyx or do I use the whole flower, petals and all? Also, if I just need the calyx, should I go ahead and pick off the petals if I don’t need them? Thanks!

According to the website listed below, it says to use the whole petal. Not sure what a calyx is.

Cultivation practices of Hibiscus-shoe flower

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