How to make it
5 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Thoroughly rinse the dried hibiscus petals
Thoroughly rinse the dried hibiscus petals in cold water to remove any dust or sand. Do this quickly so you don't lose too much color.
Place the washed hibiscus petals, grated ginger, whole cloves
Place the washed hibiscus petals, grated ginger, whole cloves, and pineapple slices (including the peels) into a large pot.
Add 2.5 liters of water
Add 2.5 liters (approx 2.6 qt) of water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil at 100°C (212°F) and then reduce heat to simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
30 minTurn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely. Use a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a clean container, discarding the solids.
Stir in the sugar
Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve over ice.
2 hr
A little kitchen wisdom
You can adjust the sweetness by using honey or artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. For a more intense flavor, let the mixture steep for several hours or overnight before straining.
