Hibiscus Tea (Egypt) Recipe

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Hibiscus Tea (Egypt)
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
1854
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 -3 cups dried hibiscus flowers (often called red sorrel or roselle)
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1 -2 cup sugar
  • 1 sprig mint (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional, to be halal make sure there is no alcohol)
  • 1/2 tsp grated fresh gingerroot (optional)
  • 1 tsp orange flower water (optional)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (optional)

Directions:

  1. Briefly rinse the dried flowers in cool water.
  2. In a saucepan heat two quarts (approximately two litres) of cold water. As soon as the water begins to boil, add the dried hibiscus. Immediately remove from heat and let the flowers steep for ten minutes.
  3. Pour the water from the pot into a pitcher using a strainer (lined with a cheesecloth) to separate the flowers from the water. (Be sure not to pour any of the flower sediment into the pitcher.).
  4. Stir in the sugar.
  5. Add any other flavorings (if desired).
  6. Add ice and chill completely.
  7. May be served over ice as well.
  8. Note: One common combination of flavorings is vanilla and mint. Bissap can be prepared double-strength, by using only half as much water. The resulting Jus de Bissap can be mixed with seltzer water, or lemon-lime soda. Jus de Bissap can also be mixed in cocktails.
  9. Also called l'Oseille de Guinée, Guinea Sorrel, and Karkadé.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1853.64 Kcal (7761 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.48g 28%
Cholesterol 326.56mg 109%
Sodium 10.72mg 0%
Potassium 700.99mg 15%
Total Carbs 391.63g 131%
Sugars 239.79g 959%
Dietary Fiber 4.93g 20%
Protein 25.26g 51%
Vitamin C 87.1mg 145%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 41%
Iron 7.4mg 41%
Calcium 745.9mg 75%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 265.92 Kcal (1113 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.65g 28%
Cholesterol 46.85mg 109%
Sodium 1.54mg 0%
Potassium 100.56mg 15%
Total Carbs 56.18g 131%
Sugars 34.4g 959%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 20%
Protein 3.62g 51%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 145%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 41%
Iron 1.1mg 41%
Calcium 107mg 75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 37.8
    Points
  • 49
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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