Nutritional information (per serving*):
Calories: 50; Protein (0g); Total Fat (0g); Saturated Fat (0g); Unsaturated Fat (0g); Carbohydrates (14g); Fibre (2g); Sodium (13mg).
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Total Time: 35-45 minutes
*Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 cup hibiscus leaves, dried and washed
1 540 mL can pineapple, diced in pineapple juice
2 thumb-sized raw ginger pieces, peeled and cut
1 seedless orange, sliced
2 tsp cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2.5 litres (10.5 cups) water
¼ cup honey or white sugar (optional)
Mint leaves (optional)
Equipment:
Large pot
Cheesecloth for straining or basket coffee filter
Instructions:
1. Add hibiscus leaves to a large pot and pour in water.
2. Add pineapple, ginger, orange slices, cloves and cinnamon.
3. Cover the pot and leave to boil for 30-40 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or basket coffee filter. Add honey or sugar (optional).
5. Serve hot or chill in the fridge. Garnish with orange slices, cucumber and mint leaves (optional)
Extra tips:
✔ Using fresh ginger and oranges can be challenging for people with arthritis, try using stored pre-minced ginger and canned mandarin oranges instead.
✔ Straining the tea material with a basket coffee filter may be easier than using cheesecloth.
✔ Storing the tea in ice cube trays allows for easy storage and convenient use with hot or cold water.