Caribbean Sorrel Tea

Caribbean Sorrel Tea

Get dried sorrel flowers from Asian, African, or Caribbean stores for this special iced tea spiced with ginger and orange zest.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Yield:
1 pitcher
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces dried red sorrel buds
  • 3 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 3 strips dried orange zest
  • 1 white clove
  • 1 quart water
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • ice cubes

Directions

Step 1
Combine sorrel, ginger, dried orange zest, and clove in a bowl.

Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle; pour over sorrel mixture. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let mixture steep at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3
Strain sorrel mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher; discard solids. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177
Calories
1g
Fat
45g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 177
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 1%
Sodium12mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate45g 16%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars33g
Protein1g
Vitamin C28mg 141%
Calcium170mg 13%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium173mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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