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.

Lee Khalifa
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I'm not a fan of herbal teas, but this one is actually pretty good. It's not too sweet or tart, and it has a nice floral flavor. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Md mosharaf Hossain
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This tea is delicious! I love the tartness of the hibiscus and the sweetness of the sorrel. It's the perfect balance of flavors. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Natashia Langner
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I was disappointed with this tea. It was too tart for my taste. I couldn't even finish it.


Osman Sesay
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This tea is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of hibiscus and sorrel. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


Mudasir Habtanii
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I'm not a fan of herbal teas, but this one is actually pretty good. It's not too sweet or tart, and it has a nice floral flavor. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Mathan Raj
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This tea is delicious! I love the tartness of the hibiscus and the sweetness of the sorrel. It's the perfect balance of flavors. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Title Examiner237
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I was disappointed with this tea. It was too tart for my taste. I couldn't even finish it.


TmZ Gamer
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This tea is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of hibiscus and sorrel. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


Ajai Ajai
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I'm not a big fan of herbal teas, but this one is actually pretty good. It's not too sweet or tart, and it has a nice floral flavor. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Attitude Queen
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This tea is delicious! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I love the flavor of the hibiscus and sorrel. It's also very refreshing. I will definitely be making this tea again.


Ross seddon
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This tea is a bit tart for my taste, but it's still good. I like to add a little honey or sugar to sweeten it up. It's also good served cold as a refreshing iced tea.


Zarak Koko
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I love this tea! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I usually make it with fresh sorrel and hibiscus flowers, but I've also used dried flowers when I didn't have any fresh ones on hand. It's always delicious. I like to add a little honey or sugar to t


Alina Melchor
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This tea is a great way to use up fresh sorrel and hibiscus flowers from the garden. It's easy to make and has a beautiful color. The flavor is tart and refreshing, with a hint of sweetness. I like to add a little honey or sugar to taste. It's also g


abby velima
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This tea is delicious! I love the tartness of the hibiscus and the sweetness of the sorrel. It's a great way to cool down on a hot day or to warm up on a cold day. I also appreciate that it's caffeine-free, so I can enjoy it anytime without worrying


Elis Berhun
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I'm always looking for new and interesting teas to try, and this sorrel hibiscus tea definitely fits the bill. It's got a unique flavor that's both tart and sweet, with a beautiful red color. I found that steeping the tea for 15 minutes gave it a str


Kealeboga
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This tea is absolutely stunning! The vibrant red color is so inviting, and the flavor is just as impressive. It's a perfect balance of tart and sweet, with a hint of floral notes. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I just steeped the hibiscus and


Hussein Nasrallah
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I was hesitant to try this tea at first, but I'm so glad I did! The combination of sorrel and hibiscus is surprisingly delicious. It's tart and tangy, but also sweet and floral. I love that it's caffeine-free, so I can enjoy it anytime of day. I'll d


ermir alliu
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This sorrel hibiscus tea is a delightful blend of tart and tangy flavors. The hibiscus adds a beautiful red hue, while the sorrel provides a unique, slightly sour taste. I found that steeping the tea for 10 minutes produced a flavorful and refreshing