Hibiscus Flower Tea

Hibiscus Flower Tea

This bright and refreshing beverage provides a healthy boost for the whole body. Simple to make, and perfect for a sunny day.

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

Dried hibiscus flowers (ensure the flowers are edible and not treated with chemicals or pesticides): 1 cup
Cinnamon stick: 1" stick
Ginger, fresh, washed, cut into roundels without removing skin: ½" piece
Honey/ palm jaggery to taste

Method

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• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the hibiscus flowers, cinnamon stick and ginger pieces. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove the pot from heat and cover it. Allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes. (Keeping the flowers in water for longer may result in a bitter taste. For more flavour, you can add more dried flowers into the water instead.)
• Strain the liquid, squeezing the cinnamon sticks and ginger pieces to ensure maximum flavour is released.
• Add honey or palm jaggery to taste. Serve either hot or cold. Allow the water to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
• TIPS:
• ~ Alternately, 2 tsp of cinnamon powder can be used instead of the cinnamon stick. If so, use a cloth to strain the liquid.
• ~ This tea is often served cold by refrigerating after step 4, garnished with a few mint leaves or a slice of lemon.