Hibiscus Honey Tea Food

HIBISCUS-HONEY ICED TEA

Steps:

• In a large heatproof pitcher, combine tea bags, honey, and 5 cups boiling water; let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add lime juice, rum (if using), and 3 cups cold water. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour (and up to 1 week). Serve over ice.

HIBISCUS-HONEY TEA

Steps:

• Place the hibiscus flowers or the teabag and cloves at the bottom of a teapot. Heat the water to boiling and pour the water into the teapot. Let the tea brew for 3 to 5 minutes and then strain or pour the tea into a cup. Stir the honey into the tea and garnish with a small slice of lemon peel.

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.