Jamaican Hibiscus Iced Tea

• water↗2 cups
• hibiscus fresh edible flower, dried↗1⁄4 cup
• sugar cane, raw1⁄4 cup
• cold water1 1⁄2 cups
• white sugar↗1⁄8 cup

  (or to tast)

• lime juice↗2 teaspoons
• lime, thinly sliced↗1

  (garnish)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Becareful -- Hibiscus has the potential to stain just about anything it comes in contact with. Pick a pot that won't stain.

2. 2

   In an old pot bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

3. 3

   Remove the pot from heat and add the dried flowers and sugar.

4. 4

   Steep with the lid on for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.

5. 5

   Make sure sugar has dissolved.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture through a strainer into pitcher. Becareful not to spill, it will stain. Add 1 1/2 cups of cold water and lime juice to the pitcher.

7. 7

   Taste and if necessary adjust, sugar or water as needed to sweeten or to weaken the flavor.

8. 8

   Cool completely on counter, chill and serve in large glasses with plenty of ice and garnished with a lime slice.

9. 9

   Cooling and Chilling time is not included.