Asian•healthy
Hibiscus Drink
Hibiscus drink is an herbal beverage made from roselle flowers, sugar, and water. It offers a beautiful crimson shade, comes with several health benefits, and is very easy to make. Refreshingly tart and sweet, this drink is great for summer, dinners, get-togethers, and parties.
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 cups water
- 10 dried hibiscus or roselle flowers
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Ice cubes
- Any green leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring the water and dried hibiscus flowers to a gentle boil.
- 2
Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
- 3
Reduce the heat and let simmer for approximately 30 minutes (at the end, the flowers should be larger and soft).
- 4
Strain the tea. You can discard the flowers, eat them, or use them for garnish.
- 5
Let the tea cool to room temperature, and then chill in the refrigerator.
- 6
Serve cold and in a glass filled with ice. Garnish as desired.