One of the first things that I usually try out in a new cuisine is their beverage / Drink. Beverages are easy to prepare, can be experimented in small quantities and there are no left overs.
So in that manner, when I hosted the Flavors of South Africa in the series started by Nanya of Simply food, I searched for a beverage and found one here. I knew this was easy but to find the hibiscus flower was the hard task.I saw a huge hibiscus bush in one of the houses down the street and asked them for a few and they gladly helped me out…
I used :
Fresh hibiscus flower – 5 numbers , use only the petals
Hibiscus power – 1/4 teaspoon
Honey to taste
Ice cubes
Mint leaves to garnish
- Wash the petal
- Heat a cup of water in a pan and when it comes to a rolling boil, add the petals, cover and let it seep for 20 minutes.
- Stain, cool and add honey to taste
- Serve with a few ice cubes, garnished with a mint sprig.
Note :
- To enhance the color of the drink I added a little hibiscus powder. It can be omitted.
- In case the fresh flowers are not available, dry flowers / powder can be used.
- White sugar can also be used to sweeten.
Bon Appetit…
what an interesting tea, sounds so refreshing must be so good… Happy New year and love your clicks dear
Wher do you get hibiscus powder? I love this beverage
love hibiscus tea, but never made it fresh, looks fab!
wow really wonderful tea.
As such this h.flower is a wonder plant category. Used in so many ways right. Especially for hair treatment.
Archana, we get this powder in the Kadhi gramodyog bhavan shops here.
Hi Padmajha,
Would love to have a cup now.. 🙂 Your blog is very nice.
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