Sorrel is very popular in the Caribbean. It is primarily used to make Sorrel Drink, but there are so many more things you can do with it. You can make a Sorrel Cake or you can enjoy as a tea like this Caribbean Spiced Sorrel Tea.
Along with its vibrant color, sorrel has many benefits. It is said to help with inflammation, reduce swelling, bacterial infections and more. Because of its many benefits, it is a Caribbean favorite.
It is primarily grown in the Caribbean and also in Africa. But thanks to the internet you can get your hands on sorrel by ordering it online. So there is no excuse not to make this delicious Caribbean spiced sorrel tea recipe.
Recipe video:
Caribbean Spiced Sorrel Tea
This Caribbean spiced sorrel tea is an easy, homemade tea made with dried sorrel flowers, cinnamon, star anise, ginger and other spices.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Dried sorrel
- 1 & 1/2 cups Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 Star anise
- 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- Sweetener(agave syrup, honey or brown/white sugar)
Instructions
- Add water to a small pot along with the cinnamon stick, star anise, nutmeg and ginger.
- Stir everything and bring to a boil. It should take 2-5 minutes.
- Once the water has been boiled, remove from the heat.
- Stir in the dried sorrel. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Drain the tea into cups and sweeten to your likeness.
- Serve and enjoy!
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