Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 1 cup dried Hibiscus flowers (may be labeled Jamaica)
- ΒΌ cup sugar (or other sweetener)
- 1 quart ice cubes
- 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen)
- fresh herbs for garish (mint, rosemary, basil, etc.)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add flowers. Let steep for 5 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Put ice in a 2 or 3 quart pitcher. Strain Hibiscus tea over ice to remove flowers.
- Reserve a few berries for garnish if desired. Crush remaining berries in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Add to pitcher.
- Stir and serve over ice with berry and or herb garnish (if desired).