There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a tall glass of hibiscus tea on a hot day.
There are two steps to making hibiscus flower tea.
Garnish each glass with fresh lime or orange slices and serve over ice.
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What Is Hibiscus?
Hibiscus is a popular ingredient in Central and South American, West African, and Caribbean cooking.
It’s atropical plantthat’s native to West and Central Africa.
Hibiscus flowers lend a bright red color and a fruity, tart, and subtle floral flavor to recipes.
Some compare the flavor to cranberry.
If the flowers are dry and brittle, they are past their prime and won’t be as flavorful.
Heat over medium-high until boiling.
Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes to steep.
Stir to dissolve sugar.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding additional sugar, if desired.
Add sugar to desired sweetness.
We suggest 1 tablespoon sugar for 4 ounces of concentrate and 4 ounces water.
Stir or shake before serving.
