Name: Sorrel Tea (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried Sorrel Flowers; 6 Whole Cloves; 1 inch Ginger-peeled and sliced; 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 8 cups Water; 1 tbsp Lime Juice

Recipe tier

A traditional Caribbean beverage made with sorrel flowers, spices, and sweetener. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward brewing method.

Total 45 min

Serves 6 servings

Steps 7

Ingredients 8

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Sorrel Flowers
1 cup 150 g Dried Sorrel Flowers
Spices
6 6 Whole Cloves
1 inch 2.5 cm Ginger-peeled and sliced
tsp 2.5 mL Ground Cinnamon
tsp 1.25 mL Ground Nutmeg
Sweetener
cup 100 g Granulated Sugar
Liquid
8 cups 1.9 L Water
Optional
1 tbsp 15 mL Lime Juice

Equipment

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Instructions

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Rinse the Dried Sorrel Flowers under cold water to remove any debris.
In a large pot, combine the Water, Sorrel Flowers, Whole Cloves, Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Nutmeg.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the Granulated Sugar until dissolved.
Let the tea steep for another 10 minutes.
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids.
Stir in Lime Juice, if desired, before serving. Serve warm or chilled.