On Oct 29, 6:30*pm, koko > wrote:
> Dried hibiscus flower drinkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_tea
>
> I love this stuff. It can be drunk, hot or cold. It's even been known
> to be mixed with libations, or so I've heard.
> For a flavor twist add a little piece of cinnamon stick.
>
> Dried hibiscus flowers can be found at a Mexican market or online. I
> happen to have a nice little stash of them.http://i36.tinypic.com/9iv57t.jpghtt...com/sqi4cl.jpg
>
> For every cup of flowers I use two cups of water.
> Bring to a boil. Take off the heat and steep for an hour covered.
> Strain through a sieve pressing on the flowers to extract all the
> juices.http://i35.tinypic.com/wsjq5i.jpg
>
> This is where personal taste comes in. Since it is a little tart, some
> say it's reminiscent of cranberry juice, (I think it's way better)
> water and sugar are added according to personal taste.
>
> I like it a little on the tart side so I add just a little more water.
> But I like it on the sweet side so I taste and add, taste and add.
> It's as personal as you are.http://i37.tinypic.com/2ly4we9.jpg
>
> Now, what was that I heard about libations?http://i34.tinypic.com/v650n5.jpg
>
> And that's that.
>
> koko
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>
> There is no love more sincere than the love of food
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *George Bernard Shawwww.kokoscorner.typepad.com
> updated 10/27

I've found that making a jug of simple syrup works better than just
pouring in the sugar.

Harriet & critters in Azusa