Karkadeh – Egyptian Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is the vibrant, crimson concoction made by steeping the luscious calyces of the roselle flower. This herbal tea is the perfect pick-me-up, served both hot and cold, and boasts a tangy flavor that’ll remind you of juicy cranberries.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scant cups of dry hibiscus flowers (Roselle)
- 10 cups of water
- 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar (depending on your preferred sweetness)
Instructions
- Rinse the dry hibiscus flowers lightly under cold water.
- Place in a large pot over high heat.
- Pour the water, stir, and allow to boil for 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until it has dissolved.
- Allow it to simmer for 40-45 minutes, stirring every now and then.
- Turn off the heat.
- Give it time to cool before straining it three times to get it as clear as possible.
- Place in your bottle or jug of choice and refrigerate.
Find it online: https://pairmagazine.com/karkadeh-a-sweet-hibiscus-tea/