Hibiscus Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 gallon of water, divided
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches)
- 1 slice fresh ginger (about a silver dollar size or two slices about a quarter size)
- 2/3 c. dried hibiscus flowers
View Full Recipe at Eliots Eats
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3864g | |
| Calories 280 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium 106mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 72.29g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 71.18g | 47% |
| Protein 0.13g | 0% |
.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EI%20haven%E2%80%99t%20posted%20too%20many%20beverages%20but%20I%20seem%20to%20be%20on%20a%20roll%20lately%20with%20Cinco%20de%20Mayo%20Margaritas%20and%20my%20upcoming%20post%20for%20another%20favorite%20cocktail%20(stay%20tuned)%20.%20%20%20%20But%20as%20the%20weather%20warms%20up,%20I%20start%20thinking%20of%20refreshing%20summer%20drinks.%20%20%20%20This%20is%20one%E2%80%94%20perfect%20for%20sipping%20on%20the%20patio%20(or%20all%20day%20long%20for%20that%20matter).%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EChef%20Sarah%20(from%20our%20chocolate%20class)%20got%20me%20to%20thinking%20about%20hibiscus%20flowers%20again%20when%20she%20infused%20her%20cream%20for%20the%20chocolate%20truffles%20with%20dried%20hibiscus%20flowers.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ELot%20o%E2%80%99%20hibiscus.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EI%20ordered%2016%20oz.%20of%20dried%20hibiscus%20flowers%20(about%208%20cups)%20and%20have%20been%20making%20tea%20ever%20since.%20%20%20No%20truffles%20yet,%20though.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EJamaican%20Hibiscus%20Tea%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ESlightly%20adapted%20from%20FOODLve%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAdd%208%20cups%20of%20water%20and%20rest%20of%20%20ingredients%20to%20a%20large%20sauce%20pan%20and%20bring%20to%20a%20boil.%20%20%20Stir.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ETake%20off%20heat%20and%20cover.%20%20%20Let%20steep%20for%2020%20minutes.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EStrain%20into%20a%20large%20gallon%20jar%20(or%20other%20beverage%20container)%20and%20add%208%20more%20cups%20of%20water.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EMy%20vintage%20sun%20tea%20jug.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EChill%20and%20serve%20over%20ice.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EHibiscus%20tea%20is%20tangy%20and%20you%20may%20add%20more%20sugar%20if%20you%20desire.%20%20%20%20%20%20%20I%20think%20this%20is%20a%20great%20non-alcoholic%20alternative%20for%20summer%20parties.%20%20%20%20You%20may%20garnish%20with%20sliced%20citrus,%20mint,%20or%20make%20fancy%20ice%20cubes.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAhhh,%20refreshment.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EI%20love%20the%20color%20of%20the%20dried%20flowers.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAlthough%20I%20am%20sure%20my%20blood%20pressure%20gets%20high%20at%20work,%20I%20am%20drinking%20this%20just%20for%20the%20taste%20(and%20lovely%20color).%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EI%20posted%20my%20green%20house%20cacti%20blooms%20recently.%20%20%20Here%20are%20some%20outside%20blooms:%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThis%20is%20a%20yellow%20climbing%20rose.%20(Don%E2%80%99t%20remember%20the%20name.)%3C/p%3E){kind=link}