SORREL (HIBISCUS) TEA

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This tea is brilliantly red and sweet-tart, with a delicious bite from ginger and aromas of clove and citrus

Provided by Toni Tipton-Martin

Categories     Juneteenth     Christmas     Jamaica     Tea     Iced Tea     Spice     Punch     Ginger     Drink     Drinks     Non-Alcoholic

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dried hibiscus (sorrel) flowers
1⁄3 cup peeled fresh ginger slices (¼ inch thick)
2- to 3-inch cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
¼ cup grated orange zest
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
Demerara sugar, honey, or agave nectar
Mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water, the hibiscus, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and orange and lemon zests to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the lemon juice, cover tightly, and let stand for 1 to 2 days at room temperature. Strain and discard the solids. Sweeten to taste with demerara sugar, honey, or agave nectar. Chill thoroughly. Serve over ice and garnish with mint.

wasiq Khan
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I was looking for a new tea recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


wai moe
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This tea is delicious! I love the tartness of the sorrel and the sweetness of the hibiscus. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Shafie Khan
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I've never had sorrel hibiscus tea before, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's the perfect tea to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Jesus Ortiz
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I'm not a big tea drinker, but this sorrel hibiscus tea has changed my mind! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I can't get enough of it.


Usmankhan Usmankhan
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This tea is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love that I can make it at home and enjoy it whenever I want.


Zyra Bradley
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I made this tea for a party I hosted last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful color. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tariq Shaami
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This tea is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. I still enjoyed it, and I think it would be a good choice for people who like sweet teas.


Debra Georgeson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a unique and flavorful tea to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The sorrel and hibiscus flavors are amazing together.


Ryan Rea
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This tea is so delicious and refreshing! I love the way the sorrel and hibiscus flavors blend together. It's the perfect tea to enjoy on a hot summer day.


Afraz khan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tea didn't turn out as flavorful as I hoped. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


shaleana maxwell
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This tea was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. I still enjoyed it, and I think it would be a good choice for people who like tart teas.


Young Stunners
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I'm always looking for new tea recipes to try, and this one was a winner! The sorrel and hibiscus flavors pair perfectly together, and the tea is so refreshing.


Youseef Joo
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This tea is so unique and flavorful! I love the combination of sorrel and hibiscus. It's the perfect tea to serve at a party or special occasion.


Simon Cero
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I was looking for a new tea recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It's the perfect tea to relax with on a hot day.


Mya Jeffrey
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I'm not usually a tea drinker, but this sorrel hibiscus tea has changed my mind! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Esther Kanu
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This tea was so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sorrel and hibiscus.


Kingsley Agbunnorh
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I've never had sorrel hibiscus tea before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were delicious! The tartness of the sorrel and the sweetness of the hibiscus were a perfect combination.