Spiced Hibiscus Brew Recipe
A vibrant and aromatic beverage infused with the tangy floral notes of hibiscus and warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Perfect for a cozy evening or a refreshing iced drink.
Ingredients
- 6 cup water
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals
- 2 cinnamon sticks crushed slightly
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- Optional: honey or sugar to taste
Instructions
- Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.
- Stir in the dried hibiscus petals, crushed cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully meld.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture steep for an additional 5 minutes to intensify the flavors.
- Carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher or serving pot, discarding all the solids.
- Sweeten the brew with honey or sugar to taste, if desired, stirring until dissolved.
- Serve the Spiced Hibiscus Brew warm for a comforting treat, or chill completely and serve over ice for a refreshing cold drink.
Notes
For a sweeter drink, add honey or sugar after straining. Serve warm or chilled over ice. You can adjust the spices to your preference, adding ginger for an extra kick or a slice of orange during steeping for citrus notes.