Sorrel City is a small-batch Jamaican sorrel beverage business based in the NY/CT area. We brew bottled sorrel from a family recipe — hibiscus petals, ginger, cloves, orange peel steeped slow — with optional rum or wine added on request.

Where do you deliver?

Local courier delivery (via Uber Direct) within about 10 miles of our Bronx kitchen, quoted live at checkout. Self-pickup from the Bronx is free, and we run occasional flat-fee delivery days to areas farther out.

How much lead time do I need?

Two days minimum. Each batch is steeped slowly so we need time to brew and bottle your order.

Zelle (preferred — verify within an hour), cash at handoff, or tap-to-pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay on our terminal at pickup or delivery.

Journal · NY & CT Caribbean scene

Sorrel City in Connecticut

2026-08-07 · 2 min read

Glass of sorrel drink with hibiscus petals and ginger on a wooden table

On a crisp winter evening in Hartford, the smell of jerk seasoning and roasted yams wafts through the air, mingling with the sound of reggae music and the hum of conversation in patois, as Connecticut's Caribbean diaspora gathers to celebrate the holiday season with traditional foods and drinks, including sorrel, a beverage made from hibiscus and often associated with vitamin C and antioxidants, which is traditionally believed to be a refreshing and flavorful part of holiday celebrations such as Christmas and New Year's Eve at Sorrel City.

According to some people, sorrel is a drink that evokes memories of childhood and cultural heritage, with its deep red color and slightly tart flavor, which is often balanced with a touch of sugar or rum, and is a staple at many Caribbean holiday gatherings, where it is served as a warm and spicy drink to complement the rich flavors of traditional dishes such as curry goat and fried dumplings, a tradition that Sorrel City is proud to be a part of.

A Taste of Jamaica in Connecticut

Sorrel City, a small-batch Jamaican sorrel beverage business based in the NY/CT area, is proud to be a part of this vibrant community, bringing a taste of Jamaica to Connecticut's growing Caribbean diaspora, with hand-bottled sorrel made with hibiscus and available in various sizes, including 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, 16 oz, and 32 oz, which can be ordered online and picked up in the Bronx, Mt Vernon, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or Connecticut, all while supporting Sorrel City's mission to share the unique flavor of Jamaican sorrel.

Researchers have studied the cultural significance of sorrel in Caribbean cuisine, and it is often associated with warm seasonal rituals and cultural heritage, which is reflected in the way it is traditionally prepared and consumed, with a focus on community and hospitality, and is a staple at many Caribbean holiday gatherings, where it is served as a warm and spicy drink to complement the rich flavors of traditional dishes, a tradition that Sorrel City aims to preserve and share with the community.

To start an order and experience the unique flavor of Sorrel City's hand-bottled sorrel, visit our order page, or learn more about our products and mission on our home page, where you can also find information about Sorrel City's commitment to using high-quality ingredients and traditional brewing methods to create a truly authentic Jamaican sorrel drink, all of which reflects Sorrel City's dedication to its customers and community.

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