Drinks Nonalcoholic Drinks Iced Hibiscus Tea Be the first to rate & review! Nadia Roden discovered this tangy and sweet beverage in Egypt, where people stop at street vendors to drink and chat all day long. Tasty Snack Recipes By Nadia Roden Updated on March 27, 2015 Rate PRINT Share Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 2 quarts Ingredients 2 quarts plus 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (1 1/2 ounces; see Note) 1 cup sugar Ice cubes Directions In a medium saucepan, combine the water and hibiscus flowers and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Add the sugar and cook, stirring, until dissolved. Pour the drink into a medium bowl. Fill a larger bowl with ice water and set the smaller bowl inside. Stir the drink occasionally until chilled, about 10 minutes. Strain the cooler into a pitcher and serve in tall glasses over ice. Make Ahead The iced tea can be refrigerated overnight. Notes Dried hibiscus flowers can be found at specialty food stores and at Latin and Caribbean markets, where they are called sorrel or flor de Jamaica. Originally appeared: February 2004 Rate It Print