Hibiscus Orange Tea Recipes

HIBISCUS ORANGE TEA

Steps:

• Bring water to boil, turn off heat add the hibiscus flowers and cinnamon sticks.
• Cover and steep for about 20 minutes.
• Strain tea into a pitcher, add sugar to taste.
• Add orange slices and serve over ice.
• Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and serve. Enjoy!

HIBISCUS TEA

Steps:

• Bring water to light boil, turn off heat add the hibiscus flowers and cinnamon sticks. Cover and steep for 20 minutes.
• Strain tea into desired container, add sugar and orange slices and serve over ice. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.
• Chef Notes: This tea recipe can easily be doubled for a larger serving. When using herbs in tea making, longer is not better. Heating the herbs for extended time can release unfavorable qualities and bitterness found in herbs. The key is to add MORE herbs to strengthen flavor.

SORREL (HIBISCUS) TEA

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.