Try
this Hibiscus recipe its a great refresher drank in South Sudan and parts of
the MENA region.
Hibiscus (Kerkede) iced tea
Hibiscus
tea is a
local drink that is enjoyed either hot or cold depending on your taste. It has a gorgeous ruby red color and slightly
tartly in flavor. Besides being a tasty refreshing drink hibiscus tea when
served hot acts as an antioxidant and lowers blood pressure. Kerkede the local name for hibiscus
happens to be one of my favourite refreshing this is the right drink to quench
your thirst in the hot Juba sun.
Ingredients
2
cups dry hibiscus flowers
3/4
cup granulated sugar (more if desired)
6
cups water
Ice
Mint
leaves (optional)
Directions
Rinse and drain the dried hibiscus flowers in a large colander. Bring the water to a boil. Add the flowers and sugar and stir continuously while the mixture boils for one minute. Careful not to boil the tea too long or your tea will have a slightly bitter aftertaste. Remove from the heat and steep for 2 hours. Let the tea cool, and then strain it into a pitcher. Refrigerate until time to serve. Ladle into a tall glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves (optional).
Rinse and drain the dried hibiscus flowers in a large colander. Bring the water to a boil. Add the flowers and sugar and stir continuously while the mixture boils for one minute. Careful not to boil the tea too long or your tea will have a slightly bitter aftertaste. Remove from the heat and steep for 2 hours. Let the tea cool, and then strain it into a pitcher. Refrigerate until time to serve. Ladle into a tall glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves (optional).
So
refreshing!
Tip it can also be served hot
with a slice of lemon
