ICED HIBISCUS TEA

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This tangy and sweet beverage is found all over Egypt, but is especially popular with street vendors. From Party By the Pyramids. NOTES: Dried hibiscus flowers can be found at specialty food stores and at Latin and Caribbean markets, where they are called sorrel or flor de Jamaica.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 2 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts water
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (1 1/2 ounces, see Note above)
1 cup sugar
ice cube

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water and hibiscus flowers and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
  • Pour the drink into a medium bowl. Fill a larger bowl with ice water and set the smaller bowl inside.
  • Stir the drink occasionally until chilled, about 10 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and serve in tall glasses over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387, Sodium 31.2, Carbohydrate 100, Sugar 99.8

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