Hibiscus and Ginger Iced Tea

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Hibiscus and Ginger Iced Tea

 

1 tablespoon thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger

3/4 cup sugar

4 hibiscus tea bags

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

lemon wedges, for garnishing

 

1. Put 4 cups water, ginger, and sugar into a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has

dissolved. Remove from heat; add 4 hibiscus tea bags. Cover,

and let steep 15 minutes.

2. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl set in an ice-water bath. Let cool.

Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Serve over crushed ice, and garnish

with lemon wedges. Serves 8.