Spiced Hibiscus Tea

Ingredients

• 4 grains of selim
• 3 calabash nutmeg ((optional))
• 1 teaspoon grains of paradise ((optional or black pepper as substitution))
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves ((optional))
• 1-2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 5 cups of warm water
• 1 teaspoon liquid sweetener (agave, maple, date syrup, honey etc)

Instructions

1. 1

   Roughly grind the spices (grains of selim, calabash nutmeg, grains of paradise, cloves)

2. 2

   In a French press, combine all the ingredients (the ground spices, hibiscus flowers, ginger and liquid sweetener) then pour the hot water

3. 3

   Allow the tea to steep for 20 minutes

4. 4

   Serve and enjoy. You can also transfer to a bottle and sip on the tea throughout the week.