Authentic Egyptian Karkade (Hibiscus Tea)
A refreshing traditional Egyptian hibiscus tea served hot or cold with honey and fresh lemon.
Prep Time
5 mins min
Cook Time
10 mins min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Ice cubes (for serving cold)
- 1 Lemon slices for garnish
- 1 Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Remove from the heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers.
- 3
Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
- 4
Strain the tea into a pitcher.
- 5
Stir in the honey while the tea is still warm.
- 6
Add the lemon juice and mix well.
- 7
Serve warm, or chill in the refrigerator.
- 8
For iced Karkade, pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint.
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