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Flor de Jamaica - Maitri

Now you know why I was late to put up this post friends. Sorry again. To all my Maitri friends, especially to Heather, Priya and Reshmi.

After I got Heather's package with the lovely card, the spicy mango and the mystery ingredient, I was in the quest to find out what it is! I did all I could : I touched, sniffed and finally googled! And still mmm mmm! :(

Due to my delay in putting up the Maitri post, Heather felt that I could not find it out (which was also correct :D) and send me few hints. And Voilaaa!! I got it.. :)  So here it is.


Hibiscus Tea


One of the most popular beverages from Jamaica. I am making the Jamaican hibiscus tea for Maitri. Thank you Heather. For this awesome "mystery ingredient". And thanks a ton for your patience :)

Hibiscus Tea



Ingredients
  • Dried hibiscus flowers - 2/3 C
  • Cold water - 4 C
  • Sugar - to taste


Hibiscus Tea




Method
  • Add flowers and 3 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil
  • Continue boiling for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add remaining cup of water and sugar.
  • Strain and keep it in the fridge for few hours or overnight.
  • Serve the beautiful looking and slurpy Jamaican tea chilled.

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  1. Heather @girlichefJune 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    No apology necessary, Gopika! Living life comes first :) Sounds like you've had quite an active month. I'm happy that you enjoyed your mystery box.

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  2. Heather @girlichefJune 8, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I just pulled out some hibiscus flowers to make some Jamaica water!! Excellent choice...and good warm or cold. Also great made into popsicles in this heat! Great post, Gopika :)

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  3. GopikaJune 8, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Thank you so much Heather. I loved the Jamaican tea.. A cold drink like that @ Texas makes me happy for sure :D

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  4. KrithiJune 8, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Mmmm... so soothing tea..
    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com
    Event: Healing Foods - Banana

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  5. GopikaJune 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Thanks a ton Krithi. :)

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  6. Malli's Mint and MimosasJune 8, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Hibiscus tea looks so cooling and gorgeous color!! Very inviting in this weather we have a heat wave on the east coast

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  7. GopikaJune 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    gee.. Thank you dear :)

    Oo… Thats bad.. Texas is always hot and hotter! :)

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  8. Priya YallapantulaJune 8, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Gopika, hey don't be sorry, isn't it great that you had fun and you made someone happy (your SIL). You have floored me with this very unusual recipe. I am sure going to try, I got some flowers in my garden right now. I am going to pluck them and dry them :)

    I am so glad that you were a part of MAITRI and you enjoyed it :)

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  9. GopikaJune 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Glad that you liked the recipe. Be sure to try it out and add some extra sugar :D

    I enjoyed being part of MAITRI.. :) It was a huge sucess, undoubtedly

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  10. SadhanaJune 10, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    First time here, love the lovely color of the drink. Sure maitri is lot of fun.

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