How to Make Caribbean Sorrel Tea - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Caribbean Sorrel Tea is a refreshing and vibrant beverage that has long been enjoyed in the tropical regions of the Caribbean. The tea is made from the sepals of the roselle plant, also known as sorrel or hibiscus, which is steeped in hot water and infused with various spices to create a colorful and aromatic drink. It is commonly consumed during the holiday season, particularly in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and many other Caribbean islands, as it is believed to have several health ben...

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Ingredients

  • 9 ounces dried red sorrel buds
  • 3 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 3 strips dried orange zest
  • 1 white clove
  • 1 quart water
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ice cubes

Information

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

  • Combine sorrel, ginger, dried orange zest, and clove in a bowl.
  • 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.
  • Strain sorrel mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher; discard solids. Serve over ice.
  • Nutrition

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 12mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 170mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 173mg