Hibiscus Tea

4 quarts water
2 cups sugar

1 cup hibiscus flowers

Spice packet - items listed below
1 cube crystallized ginger
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 tsp orange peel

Loose leaf tea bags. Put the spice packet in one and it will take two for the hibiscus flowers. I doubled the bags to make sure the ingredients don't get into the pan.

You can add more water to dilute the strength.
Serve over ice, with a slice or orange or lime, or with a sprig of mint.
Try adding club soda, lemonade, or any of your favorite beverages to your tea.
Hibiscus tea freezes well and can be a delicious frozen treat.
You can add hot water again to your strained flowers to make another batch. It won't be quite as strong, but it will still be good.

place 2 quarts water, sugar and contents of spice packet in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the hibiscus flowers. Cover and steep 15-20 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger the flavor will be. Strain and chill.

Serving Size: 8 ounce glass - there will be 16 servings