Karkadé Recipe
Egyptian · Beverage · 15 min total
Karkadé is a refreshing hibiscus tea popular in Egypt and Sudan, made from dried hibiscus flowers and sweetened to taste. This recipe yields a vibrant red, tart beverage perfect for hot days.
5
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
110
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (karkadé)
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the dried hibiscus flowers and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a pitcher, discarding the flowers.
- Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Tips
- Adjust sugar to your preference; traditional karkadé is quite sweet.
- For a stronger flavor, steep the flowers for up to 20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh mint or lemon slices for extra freshness.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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