Sorrel (Hibiscus) Tea
A refreshing and aromatic Caribbean-style tea made with dried hibiscus flowers, fresh ginger, and warm spices. This vibrant drink is naturally tart and can be sweetened to taste, perfect for hot summer days.
8 servings
48 hr
Ingredients
- •2 cups dried hibiscus (sorrel) flowers
- •⅓ cup fresh ginger slices
- •1 piece cinnamon stick
- •6 whole whole cloves
- •¼ cup grated orange zest
- •1 whole lemon
- •to taste sweetener
- •to taste mint leaves
- •for garnish
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water, the hibiscus, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and orange and lemon zests to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the lemon juice, cover tightly, and let stand for 1 to 2 days at room temperature. Strain and discard the solids. Sweeten to taste with demerara sugar, honey, or agave nectar. Chill thoroughly. Serve over ice and garnish with mint.
2880 min