HIBISCUS TEA (EGYPT)
ZWT7 Africa. Very popular in Egypt and Sudan. This beverage is said to have been a preferred drink of the pharaohs. In Egypt and Sudan, wedding celebrations are traditionally toasted with a glass of hibiscus tea. In Egypt, karkadé as it is called in Arabic, is used as a means to lower blood pressure if consumed in high amounts. Every busy street, train station, bus depot, has its vendors & the dried flowers may be found in every market. From, www.congocookbook.com.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 25m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Briefly rinse the dried flowers in cool water.
- In a saucepan heat two quarts (approximately two litres) of cold water. As soon as the water begins to boil, add the dried hibiscus. Immediately remove from heat and let the flowers steep for ten minutes.
- Pour the water from the pot into a pitcher using a strainer (lined with a cheesecloth) to separate the flowers from the water. (Be sure not to pour any of the flower sediment into the pitcher.).
- Stir in the sugar.
- Add any other flavorings (if desired).
- Add ice and chill completely.
- May be served over ice as well.
- Note: One common combination of flavorings is vanilla and mint. Bissap can be prepared double-strength, by using only half as much water. The resulting Jus de Bissap can be mixed with seltzer water, or lemon-lime soda. Jus de Bissap can also be mixed in cocktails.
- Also called l'Oseille de Guinée, Guinea Sorrel, and Karkadé.
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Sk Arafat
[email protected]This tea is disgusting! Don't waste your time making it.
ashraful khan
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Cliff Knight
[email protected]This tea is a waste of time. It doesn't taste good and it's not even refreshing.
Raman Dadmand
[email protected]I didn't like this tea at all. It was too tart for my taste.
Jk Malik
[email protected]This tea is okay. It's not my favorite, but it's not bad either.
bdiamonddmc
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of hibiscus tea, but this recipe is pretty good.
Thabisilelebyane Thabisilelebyane
[email protected]This tea is delicious! I love the sweet and tart flavor.
Sayed Javed
[email protected]I love the flavor of this tea, but it's a little too strong for me. I think I'll use less hibiscus next time.
TORNADO GAMING
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tea didn't turn out as red as the picture. It's still good, though.
Trevon Scott
[email protected]This tea is a bit tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll add a little honey next time.
Abouali Houre
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good hibiscus tea recipe for a while.
Penny Thembelihle
[email protected]This tea is the perfect way to relax and unwind at the end of a long day.
Colt Cathey
[email protected]I love that this tea is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a much healthier alternative to sugary sodas.
Amrit Tamang
[email protected]This tea is beautiful! The bright red color is so inviting. And it tastes just as good as it looks.
Ian Alonso
[email protected]I've never had hibiscus tea before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Haseeb Ahmad
[email protected]This hibiscus tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage! I love the tart, slightly floral flavor. It's perfect for a hot summer day.