Hibiscus Flower Drink Karkade

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

fresh mint leaves

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Dried mint is more accessible and still flavorful.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Lime juice offers a similar tangy flavor.

cinnamon stick

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Ground cinnamon is easier to mix in.

Examine the dried hibiscus flowers to remove any other leaves or impurities.

Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers with hot water using a sieve to ensure cleanliness.

Discard the rinsing water and place the hibiscus flowers back in a bowl.

Add 2 cups of cold water to the hibiscus flowers and let them soak for 2 hours.

After soaking for 3 hours, strain the hibiscus flowers to extract the juice into a jug.

Add sugar to the concentrated hibiscus juice and mix well.

Add an additional 6 cups of water to the mixture and stir to combine.

Pour the finished karkade drink into cups and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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