Iced Hibiscus Tea

This tangy and sweet beverage is found all over Egypt, but is especially popular with street vendors. From Party By the Pyramids. NOTES: Dried hibiscus flowers can be found at specialty food stores and at Latin and Caribbean markets, where they are called sorrel or flor de Jamaica.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 2 Quarts

Ingredients

• 2  quarts water
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups  dried hibiscus flowers (1 1/2 ounces, see Note above)
• 1  cup sugar
•  ice cube

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and hibiscus flowers and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
4. Pour the drink into a medium bowl. Fill a larger bowl with ice water and set the smaller bowl inside.
5. Stir the drink occasionally until chilled, about 10 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and serve in tall glasses over ice.