Popular Egyptian drink - Karkadeh

Popular Egyptian drink - Karkadeh

This hibiscus iced tea popular in Egypt and Sudan combines flavours of rose and cinnamon

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Cook time:2h
Prep time:10m
Servings:3 litres

Ingredients

60gm karkadeh (dried hibiscus petals)

4gm cinnamon sticks

3 litres water

200gm sugar

6ml rose water

Method

1. Gently simmer the karkadeh and cinnamon in water, in a large pan for 2 hours. On the lowest flame possible.

2. Add the sugar and rose water and cool. Serve chilled.

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