I was hesitant to mix in sugar at first, but without it, the flavor of the hibiscus would be too bitter. I use organic cane sugar with tagless Earl Grey tea bags, although any black tea would do (I bet Assam tea would be a nice choice). I buy dried hibiscus flowers from the bulk bins. They are super cheap--you can get enough for ten quarts for a few dollars. It takes a few minutes to make, and you have a few days worth. I have been loving it so much, I've started making double batches. I take it to work in a thermos and drink it throughout my nursing shift. And by the way, it's delicious hot, too. Try it out--it's refreshing, healthy, and a festive alternative to wine this holiday season.
Iced Hibiscus Tea
1 1/2 quarts
Bring to a boil in a large saucepan:
3 cups water
Add and stir until dissolved
7 tea bags
1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
1/2 cup sugar
Let stand 10 minutes, then strain into a pitcher. Stir in:
3 cups ice water
Pour over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with:
Orange slices or raspberries
(From Joy of Cooking
Works Cited:
Palms, A. (2016, June 27). Amazing Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea – Ayurveda Palms – Medium. Retrieved November 26, 2018, from https://medium.com/@AyurvedaPalms/amazing-health-benefits-of-hibiscus-tea-33d5ea53c2d
Rombauer, I. V., Becker, M. R., & Becker, E. (2001). Joy of cooking. New York: Scribner.
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