jamaican hibiscus iced tea
I had this tea one afternoon in the city. It tastes great, it is rich in vitamin C, is refreshing and there is a natural tartness from the flower petals. If you can find the flower petals, give it a try...you won't be sorry. I think that hibiscus tea bags would work also in this recipe. Cooling and Chilling time is not included
prep time
15 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup hibiscus, edible flower, fresh or dried
- 1/4 cup sugar cane, raw
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1/8 cup white sugar (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 - lime, thinly sliced (garnish)
How To Make jamaican hibiscus iced tea
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Step 1Be careful -- Hibiscus has the potential to stain just about anything it comes in contact with. Pick a pot that won't stain.
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Step 2In an old pot bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
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Step 3Remove the pot from heat and add the dried flowers and sugar.
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Step 4Steep with the lid on for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
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Step 5Make sure sugar has dissolved.
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Step 6Pour the mixture through a strainer into a pitcher, being careful not to spill the tea, as it will stain.
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Step 7Add 1 1/2 cups of cold water and lime juice to the pitcher.
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Step 8Taste and if necessary adjust, sugar or water as needed to sweeten or to weaken the flavor.
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Step 9Cool completely on counter, chill and serve in large glasses with plenty of ice and garnished with a lime slice.
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Category:
Other Drinks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Iced-tea
Diet:
Dairy Free
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
Canadian
Ingredient:
Coffee/Tea/Beverage
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