Rosella (aka wild hibiscus) fruit tea is one of the herbal teas the Food Forest Kitchen serves for free to our guests. The tea is known as Cha Krajiab in Thai. Rosella Tea is a simple drink to make. The dried flowers of the Rosella are boiled in water, making a bright red drink that has a sour, tart flavor similar to cranberry. You can find the rosella plants everywhere on the premises of Eco-Logic and the Thai Child Development Foundation. More information about the rosella plant can be found here.
HERBAL ROSELLA TEA RECIPE
Prep time: 3 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 glasses
INGREDIENTS
1 liter of water
15 dried rosella flowers
FOR SERVING:
Honey
EQUIPMENT
A pan
A slotted spoon
strainer or cloth filter
Cups or glass for serving
PREPARATION
Boil the water
METHOD
When the water has boiled turn add the dried rosella flowers and boil for 5 to 8 minutes.
Scoop the flowers out with a slotted spoon
The tea should have a bright red color
Pour it through a cloth filter or tight mesh strainer to remove any remaining flower particles.
SERVING:Â
Add a teaspoon honey per glass.
Add the tea.
NOTE:
Always serve in a glass or glass cup: the color is so beautiful to see!
This recipe is made at the @THEFOODFORESTKITCHEN, the slow food restaurant of @ECOLOGICTHAILAND.
Come and taste the wonderful homemade, fresh, organic food and drinks, while you enjoy the view over the rain forest and valley!
A MEAL WITH A VIEW.