Ruby drink A weary traveler walked on the ground a long time ago. His strength was at an end, the traveler was tormented by hunger, but the desert area gave no hope of his being satisfied - there were no human habitation or edible plants nearby. The exhausted traveler spread a bonfire near the road, put a pot of pure water on him, and he himself prayed that the Gods would send him salvation. Suddenly, several flowers of scarlet color fell from the sky into the boiling water. Having drunk a fragrant red drink, the stranger felt an unprecedented burst of energy and went on, on the way telling everyone about the divine gift - the tea karkade. So the whole world and learned about the magic ruby drink, which is obtained from the inflorescence of hibiscus. This is only a legend, but many people know that red karkade tea is indeed an excellent tonic, firming and revitalizing remedy. It warms in winter and quenches thirst in summer, especially if you serve it chilled, with ice. In addition, this drink is also very tasty. Red tea with ginger, offered on this page, can be served hot, especially when the frost is cracking outside the window, and you feel unwell. Literally a few sips of this tea will restore your strength and health, raise your spirits.
Ingredients:- Karkade tea 4 tbsp. l.
- Fresh ginger 30 g
- Lemon 0.5 pcs.
- Sugar 140 g
- Step 1 This proportion is indicated for a volume of water of 1 liter. The amount of ginger and sugar can be changed to taste.
- Step 2 Ginger clean and finely chop.
- Step 3 In a saucepan add sugar and ginger, pour all 1 liter of cold water, bring to a boil and cook until the sugar dissolves.
- Step 4 Then remove from heat and pour 4 tbsp. karkade, close the lid and let it brew for 15-20 minutes.
- Step 5 Strain the drink and squeeze half of the lemon. Serve warm in winter or with ice cubes in summer.