DRINK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN Brew up a batch of hibiscus tea words & recipe: Francine Spiering | photography: Jenn Duncan
Crimson red and refreshingly tart, karkade (kar-ka-day) is a popular drink in Egypt steeped from dried calyses of roselle (Hibiscus sadbariffa). Enjoy it chilled on a hot summer day, or hot on a cool night by the campfire. Be sure to bring a bottle on your next hike. Health benefits attributed to hibiscus tea include relief from high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It is also believed to be beneficial to the digestive system. 5 cups water 1 cup dried roselle calyces Ice cubes Local raw honey Fresh mint and lemon for garnish Bring the water to a boil. Add the dried roselle. Boil for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the tea steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and cool. Sweeten with local raw honey and serve in a tall glass over ice, garnished with fresh mint and a slice of lemon. From our friends at Edible Houston.
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