Ingredients:
- 1 cup hibiscus flowers, dried and washed
- 1 540 mL can pineapple, diced in pineapple juice
- 2 thumb-sized raw ginger pieces, peeled and cut
- 1 seedless orange, sliced
- 2 tsp whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2.5 litres (10.5 cups) water
- ¼ cup honey or white sugar (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
- Add hibiscus leaves to a large pot and pour in water.
- Add pineapple, ginger, orange slices, cloves and cinnamon.
- Cover the pot and leave to boil for 30-40 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or basket coffee filter. Add honey or sugar (optional).
- Serve hot or chill in the fridge. Garnish with orange slices, cucumber and mint leaves (optional)
Tips:
- Using fresh ginger and oranges can be challenging for people with arthritis. Instead, try using stored pre-minced ginger and canned mandarin oranges.
- Straining the tea material with a basket coffee filter may be easier than using cheesecloth.
- Storing the tea in ice cube trays allows for easy storage and convenient use with hot or cold water.
*recipe courtesy of Cristina Montoya, Registered Dietitian
