Sudanese Hibiscus Tea Recipe

In celebration of our genealogist finding living contacts to relatives in Sudan, here is a Sudanese Hibiscus Tea (Karkade) recipe to celebrate our heritage!

Here is a bit of a tweak on a traditional tea recipe in Sudan:

• 2 Liters Water
• 2 Cups Dried Hibiscus Flowers ( found in most Jamaican or Mexican markets by the name red sorrel or roselle)
• 1 Ginger Root peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Orange Blossom Water
• 2/3 Cup Honey
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Fresh Mint Leaves

Directions:

1. Rinse dried hibiscus in cold water.
2. In a saucepan heat 2 liters of water to a boil. Immediately add the dried hibiscus and remove for heat.  Steep for 8-12 minutes.
3. With a small mesh strainer or a cheesecloth strain hibiscus water into a pitcher.
4. Add the orange blossom water. mix.
5. Add the honey. Mix until dissolved.
6. Top off with Vanilla and mint.
7. Add ice and chill for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
8. Serve over ice.