Hibiscus Tea
Look for dried hibiscus blossoms (jamaica) in Latino markets. Or use Celestial Seasonings' hibiscus-flavor Red Zinger tea as directed on package to make 3 quarts. If making ahead, cover and chill tea up to 2 days.
Yield: Makes about 2 1/4 quarts; 6 to 8 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 32
- Calories from fat: 0.0%
- Protein: 8.4g
- Fat: 0.0g
- Sodium: 0.1mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup (1 1/2 oz.) dried hibiscus blossoms
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 1 in.)
- Ice cubes
- About 1/3 cup sugar
Preparation
- 1. In a 4- to 5-quart pan on high heat, bring 3 quarts water to boiling. Add hibiscus blossoms and cinnamon stick. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Let cool about 1 hour.
- 2. Pour tea through a strainer, lined with a double thickness of cheesecloth, into a pitcher. Discard residue in strainer. Pour tea, hot or cold, into ice-filled glasses. Add sugar to taste.
Hibiscus Tea Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: Mexican
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie
- OCCASION: Cinco de Mayo
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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