عصير الكركديه

We wash the hibiscus petals thoroughly under running water and rinse them two to three times to remove any dust or impurities.

We place the hibiscus in a pot and add about 1 liter of clean water, enough to fully cover the petals.

We put the pot on the stove for 5 minutes only—not to boil, just to sterilize it. As soon as the water gets hot, we remove it from the heat.

We let the hibiscus steep in the hot water for 3 to 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for a more concentrated flavor.

After the first steep, we strain the concentrated hibiscus drink and store it in freezer-safe bags, ice cube trays, or small containers.

To make regular hibiscus drink, we add another liter of water to the leftover petals from the first soak and let it steep for 1 to 1.5 hours.

We strain the second, lighter hibiscus drink and sweeten it to taste. It can be served immediately.

To prepare a glass of concentrated hibiscus, we take a frozen hibiscus cube, place it in a cup of water, add sugar to taste, and stir until dissolved.