Karkade

Ingredients

 * 1 cup hibiscus petals (karkade)
 * 5 cups water
 * Sugar to taste

Directions
1) Put the petals in a pan with the water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

2) Let cool, then filter into a jug and chill, covered with plastic wrap. Serve chilled. The drink is quite tart.

3) Let everyone add sugar to taste.

Note: The drink can also be served hot like tea.