It was a little too strong and sweet this time, so I dialed down the hibiscus and sugar for next time

Recipe: https://www.epimel.es/recipes/agua-de-jamaica

A glass of iced hibiscus tea. Dark purple color
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[–] 18 points 2 months ago (7 children)

The plant is also known as sorrrel or rosella.

Careful to not drink a ton, it can function as a mild laxative.

I like to add in spices for the steeping step. Mulling spices, or even just a simple cinnamon stick works great. Likewise, light brown sugar or turbinado sugar adds an extra layer of flavour.

I also recommend adding it 50/50 with plain iced tea for a different spin on an Arnold Palmer. Especially if you cut back on how much sugar you put in initially.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I never knew that hibiscus and sorrel were the same plant.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I have misspoken here. I had forgotten that the beverage made from the same plant in the Jamaican region is known as sorrel. Sorrel the plant is unrelated, but has a tart taste, and the leaves can have a red colour.

    Roselle

    Sorrel

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    What part of the plant is used? I have a couple of bushes.

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